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Deadpub, Hollywood, and China

The death of oldpub and the implosion of Hollywood are two subjects that get a lot of play in the new counterculture. Newpub authors and anti-woke film critics alike have come to resemble End Times preachers interpreting the Book of Revelations to mean the eschaton is right around the corner. Now, as some doomsday sect sooner or later will be, commentators who’ve predicted the end of the…

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How to Think Like a Publisher

Uncomfortable conversation time. You may not want to hear it, but a lot of folks in the newpub scene shoot themselves in the foot by calling themselves “indie authors.” Don’t feel bad. I made the same mistake at first. And it is a mistake. Because as the name implies, newpub involves way more than just writing. It means taking on all the responsibilities of an author and a publisher.

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Sanderson v Tolkien, Magic v Sacrament

Authors Brandon Sanderson and J.R.R. Tolkien are both kings of epic fantasy. So it should be no surprise that both receive their fair share of mentions here. Catholic podcaster Aaron Irber gives us a reason to discuss both of these literary giants thanks to his recent post on Substack. Related: How Does Your Magic Work? To borrow a quote from another name author, Dean Koontz…

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Then They Fight Us, Then We Win

The increase in high-profile attacks on churches isn’t the own that Satanic Death Cultists think it is, if history is any indication. A gunman learned that lesson firsthand In Louisiana on Saturday when he was apprehended by parishoners before he could open fire on a first communion Mass. Related: They’re Coming for Christians But the nature of the disturbance didn’t stay secret for…

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Nostalgia in Light of Generation Theory

Over the years, I’ve dedicated what feels like miles of page inches to nostalgia in light of generational theory. Other counterculture figures have gone to great lengths showing how the outdated demographic models fail to account for the increasing rate of social change. It’s not hard to understand. If your behavior models are based on lumping in those who came of age before 9/11…

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Briggs’ Death Cult Compass

A frequent topic of debate in counterculture circles is the question of how much credence our tyrannical rulers really place in their bizarre secular religion. Opion ranges from anti-Woke YouTubers who are sure Hollywood executives are on the make for a quick buck, to Christian monarchists firm in their conviction that everyone in a position of power fanatically submits to a Satanic Death Cult.

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2013: The Year It All Changed

Our previous post about members of Gen Y facing the choice of growing up or becomig a byword gave rise to incisive commentary. Here, in no particular order, are the editor’s pick of the comments. First, a diagnosis of what ails Generation Y by author JD Cowan: Related: Generation Y—A Warning to Others Reader Alex reminisces: Related: SBI BTFO by Brazilian Vidya Curator Last…

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Generation Y: A Warning to Others

A valued reader writes in with a generation Y cautionary tale: Related: Late-Night HypnoJourno Clowns Related: How to Test Witches Related: The Ethic of the Death Cult Members of Generation Y face a choice between two fates: Option 1 is the only path to salvation. Option 2 ends in becoming a byword and a warning to others. Choose this day whom you will serve.

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The Spielberg Hollywood Prophecy

The major woes facing Hollywood are the movie industry’s worst-kept secret. But did A list director Steven Spielberg deliver a grim prophecy over a decade ago that predicted Hollywood’s implosion? A series of interviews the Indiana Jones and Saving Private Ryan director gave in 2013 suggest a surprising answer. I’d consider actors who’d made a living by their craft until recently having to…

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"Hollywood Is in Shambles”

Our recent discussion about the slow death of the legacy gatekeepers drew a lot of comment. One reader who’s in the know wrote in to relate his personal experience. Related: No Gatekeepers Where There Are No Walls Related: Elle Griffin: Shooting Holes in Oldpub Related: Not Even King Brandon Can Get a Movie Made We love our readers, and we always love it when they…

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