Tag Archives: Writing
Truth in Storytelling
David Anaxagoras asks, “Do writers have any obligation to the truth?” I caught the first part of ABC’s new drama Eli Stone tonight. I turned it off when it became clear that the episode would revolve around the titular lawyer … Continue reading
A Fly in the (Design) Chamber
Jane Espenson, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Battlestar Galactica screenwriting fame, has probably the best blog out there for tips on writing. She starts the new year off with this amazing gem: Here’s a neat bit of writing vocabulary … Continue reading
Dinosaurs, Asian Cinema, and Helvetica
Gary Hustwit’s documentary Helvetica explores the details of what is easily the most popular typeface in the world. It is a fascinating look at not only the prevalence of the Helvetica, but also how it’s use informs about our culture. … Continue reading
Everyone Should Write
Writing is neither noble nor great. You struggle to create something out of nothing, which most people will then judge superficially and with total disregard for the blood, sweat, and tears you lost in creating your work. Worse, they’ll judge … Continue reading
Transformers Vs. Gobots
Around 1995, when I first got on the Internet, I found a hilarious story about an encounter between the Transformers and their cheap K-mart knock-offs, the Gobots. Every now and then I check the web to see if it’s still … Continue reading