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February 2025

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Jungian Archetypes & Antifascism
One of the greatest examples of a Heroine’s Journey structure; one of the greatest anti-totalitarian movies from the last fascist swell of history - and…
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Supercharge your writing with Dreamwork & Archetypes
Some of my very best and most profitable book and script ideas have come from dreams, and I always find that interacting with my dreams helps my writing…
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Frederick Douglass and Kendrick Lamar
How 'bout that halftime show?
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Marketing 101: Mailing Lists & Newsletters
Do you have one? Do you need one? Do you need to be sending it out every month, quarterly, what? How much is too much? And what’s the best platform to…
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Level up your writing — with Oscar- nominated films
I am always encouraging writers to watch movies & TV mindfully, to make every viewing experience a learning experience. This time of year we have a slew…
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January 2025

Do you need a book editor? (And how the **** do you find a good one?)
Writer/editor Katy Loftus has just done a couple of terrific posts that are vital information for anyone who's just starting out as an author (or…
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And the nominees are...
I am always encouraging writers to watch movies & TV mindfully, to make every viewing experience a learning experience. This time of year we have a slew…
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What now?
I believe that narrative is more important that ever. This election was the result of many factors, but one of them was the dangerous ignorance of a…
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What Makes a Great Villain? — & DIE HARD Sequence 2
Continuing our discussion on Villains and Antagonists in general, and Die Hard in particular!
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Trial by fire
My heart and soul go out to all those affected by the California wildfires. Which is all of us.
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DIE HARD breakdown - Sequence 2
The iconic action thriller DIE HARD creates not just a classic action hero but one of the greatest villains in movie history. Sequence 1 is all about…
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