“Doctor Who is dead. Long live Doctor Who!” This is a sentiment which a significant portion of the British franchise’s fan base has echoed worldwide … Read More ›
Tag: storytelling
Fiction can have incredible power over audiences. I recall once feeling such wretched suspense over a book that I forced myself to take a break. … Read More ›
Maggy Smith was born to a small dynasty of Polish craftsmen, illustrators, inventors, and designers. Her childhood home in the Wisconsin wilderness featured not only … Read More ›
I just read the Harry Potter books for the first time. Yes, yes, here in 2017. As a result, I feel entitled to spoil everything … Read More ›
All movie-watchers indulge in their own pet obsessions. Maybe you watch for plot twists; your sister watches for gorgeous soundtracks; your dad for the quotable … Read More ›
What does it mean to tell a story? Why does spinning a yarn matter, and what kind of effect does it have on both the … Read More ›
Read Part I: The Art of Storytelling. What’s in a game? This is a question which has prompted a great deal of debate, particularly with the … Read More ›
Once upon a time, a man left his village and traveled in the wilderness for many, many years. When his wanderings were done and he … Read More ›
Back in grade school, a theology teacher of mine had a favorite expression: “Never read a Bible verse. Always read the context.” It was our … Read More ›