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"The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to..."

“The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.”

- Maya Angelou

viewbug:Chaos In Nature Photo Contest Winners“This...

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Chaos In Nature Photo Contest Winners

“This once-a-lifetime shot really showcased the chaos and beauty at the same time. The contrast between the rainbow and the dark sky; the rain and the dry habitat; the smooth curve of the colorful rainbow vs the spikes of the sharp bright lightning; the shape of the cactus vs the lightning; the cactus in the foreground and the background near the end of the rainbow also created depth. The lightning lit up the clouds behind it which was beautiful a...

Come celebrate and win some amazing prizes on Saturday,...

Come celebrate and win some amazing prizes on Saturday, September 10 at the Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA!

Not Your Sidekick is now available for preorder and will be released on September 8! Read more about the novel here.

The Stages of Editing

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I’m in the middle of editing my current novel, so I wanted to do a post about my own editing process. Keep in mind that there are many ways to edit a novel and this is just my approach. Do some research and figure out what works best for you!

Check for Plot/Story Inconsistencies

My first run-through usually consists of checking for anything that’s not right with the plot or story. This includes locating gaping plot holes, confusing locations, inconsistent character developm...

How to Craft Compelling Characters | WritersDigest.com

How to Craft Compelling Characters | WritersDigest.com:

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by David Corbett

The source and exact nature of the curious phenomena we refer to as characters remains something of a mystery, but the craft of characterization is not.

Although it’s clearly a cause for celebration—or at least relief—when a character appears in the mind’s eye fully formed, the reality is that for most of us, this is a rare occurrence. Certain techniques are required to will our characters to life. We need to...

'Walking Dead' Star Steven Yeun Is Writing and Producing His Own Projects to Create Better Roles For Asian Actors - TheWrap

'Walking Dead' Star Steven Yeun Is Writing and Producing His Own Projects to Create Better Roles For Asian Actors - TheWrap:

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“I think that if I had not been Asian, I probably would have a whole plethora of roles, at least to audition for, but it’s just not what has been written” he tells TheWrap

Steven Yeuntook a big leap of faith back in 2005, deciding that instead of pursuing a proper — and lucrative — career, he’d instead move to Chicago to try his hand at acting.

The r...

"For me, creative energy is like an old-fashioned ground-water well. When the well is dry, it’s dry...."

“For me, creative energy is like an old-fashioned ground-water well. When the well is dry, it’s dry. I can dig all I like, and all I’ll get for my pains is sore hands, some very bad prose, and maybe (if I’m lucky) a few odd droplets of notes I can actually use. Or not. It’s usually not worth it. After many years, I’ve discovered that it’s better to wait until some ground water seeps back into the well rather than to try and lick up every drop as it emerges.”

- Delia Sherman (via writeworld)

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LUCY LIU IS COVERED IN PUPPIES

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freshofftheboatdaily:An Asian person who is competing against...

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An Asian person who is competing against white people, for an audience of white people, has to train for that opportunity like it’s the Olympics. An incredibly talented Asian actor might be considered for a leading role maybe once or twice in a lifetime. That’s a highly pressured situation. - Constance Wu.

Asian-American Actors Are Fighting for Visibility. They Will Not Be Ignored.