Because everyone loves a good story
Harry Potter, Personally: Storyline
What makes people read and re-read the Harry Potter books again and again? The storyline, of course! Check out today’s post for a look at why the stories are perennial and phenomenal. (No spoilers, I promise!)
A Contrast of Classics: Story and Takeaway
Behold, the final installment in my Jane Austen mini-series! Read it and weep because it’s over, whether from sorrow or relief.
I hope this post finds you well and that you enjoy a blessed Christmas and New Year! My present to you is the abbreviated length of this post. Ho ho ho.
On Writing, Part 4: Making Stories
When it comes to story writing, there are three essential pillars. As per usual, King gives some sage advice about them, including his unorthodox approach to plotting and dialogue. Check it out!
The Success of Star Wars IV-VI: Discussion
When you think of the original Star Wars trilogy, what words come to your mind? Inspired? Groundbreaking? Flawed? While there are many fantastic aspects of these films, they’re certainly not perfect. That’s why today’s post will discuss the good, the bad, and the edited, so grab a cup of Jawa juice and settle in for a good read!
“On Fairy-Stories” Epilogue: Evangelium
“The Gospels contain a fairy-story, or a story of a larger kind which embraces all the essence of fairy-stories” (155). Remember how I told you that we’d be looking at the glorious intersection between fairy-stories and the Gospel? Today, my friends, that’s just what…
Stage Two: The Call to Adventure
What do Star Wars, The Hobbit, Joseph Campbell, and this article have in common? Click here to find out in “Stage Two: The Call to Adventure.”
What is The Writer’s Journey?
I really want this to be an interactive series, so each post will end with a question. Today’s question is: “Think of one story (book, movie, show, myth, whatever) that you’ve really enjoyed. What is it, and what do you like about it?
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