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What ever happened to shame and guilt? Shame has disappeared. A virtual tsunami of reaction to toxic “shaming” (fat-shaming, slut-shaming, etc.) has swept our culture, condemning those who belittle us or imply we are not worthy of acceptance. Strong advocates for the victims of shaming and (its corollary, bullying) have arisen and the victims themselves […]… Continue reading A crying shame — (not so) divine comedies

I approached Beverly Hills Teens under the impression that the show was a prime example of a cartoon that I (and several others) watched a lot in the 80’s, but had completely forgotten about when the new millennium rolled in. As I began my initial research (by browsing the surprisingly detailed Wikipedia entry), I feared […]… Continue reading Beverly Hills Teens made our dreams come true — The Avocado

by Ryan Lanz Have you ever thought to yourself that your characters are in charge, and not you? I once heard an interview where an author discussed his characters as if they were the ones with the quill in hand, so to speak. He went on to discuss how the characters would occasionally […] via When… Continue reading When Your Characters Won’t Behave — A Writer’s Path

by Doug Lewars I believe I was in high-school when I first stumbled across a modernistic book that was devoid of plot. I wasn’t attempting to read modern literature at the time. What I wanted was science fiction and this book was classified as such. After sixty pages I closed the book and […] via On… Continue reading On Writing: A Word on Plot — A Writer’s Path

by Larry Kahaner All writers get the same advice. Read the great writers; study the great works. Learn how seasoned, professional, and successful authors get the job done. All true, but I maintain that it’s also crucial for writers to read crap to learn what not to do. via Why Writers Should Read Crap — A… Continue reading Why Writers Should Read Crap — A Writer’s Path

by ARHuelsenbeck If you are writing a story, you must consider how you will handle these seven elements: via Elements of Fiction — A Writer’s Path

In these past years, I realized I am more drawn to watch comedies than serious drama. Do you guys feel the same? I guess it makes sense, seeing the current state of the world we are in, in a way comedy is a great relief and escape. Although, I haven’t seen all of the comedies […]… Continue reading Mesh’s List – 10 Of My Favourite Comedy Films In 2019 — Mesh The Movie Freak