Here is a treat for you - three drafts in one post. This story is another one that began life as an exercise in my storytelling class. To cut a short story shorter we were basically given 3o minutes to tell a complete story in three paragraphs. I outright failed the exercise but did manage … Continue reading 3 Acts
Month: June 2013
A to Z: Reversed
A new challenge to myself. Zealous young xenophobic warriors violently uphold terrible statutes, robbing querulous peoples of necessary millions. Lauded killers jaw idiotic hatred galvanising fooled everymen. Diplomats counsel bravery always. Zero yearly x-rays. Why veto urgent treaties? Surely responsible questions posed, offer no mischief. Leaders knock judicious investigation, halting genuine freedom, earning deserved cusses … Continue reading A to Z: Reversed
The Neighbours
One of my screenwriting teachers once told us that, when we're struggling for ideas, good practice is to write down a whole bunch of things that piss you off. My list got up to about 15 things ranging from the obscure and petty to the obvious and legitimately concerning. At some point during the compilation … Continue reading The Neighbours
9 Reasons I Want(ed) to Study Creative Industries
Back in 2010 I was working a really shitty job and hating almost everything about life. I had lost any 'spark' that I may ever have had and I needed desperately to change things up. After work one night I went and had dinner at a friends house and she suggested (or maybe I suggested … Continue reading 9 Reasons I Want(ed) to Study Creative Industries
The 10 Greatest Television Shows. Season 2.
The introduction for this piece is included in the file. If you were reading my stuff a year ago, you'll know what this is all about. If you're new to my stuff, you'll find out soon enough (awesome rhyme). Enjoy. The 10 Greatest Television Shows. Season 2 (v1.1)
Small Tall Tales 