Posts from before 6 Feb 2023
The Unnecessary Complication – Writing Obstacles in Narratives
One of the biggest problems you’ll face in the evolution as a writer is this – what obstacles can I throw at my protagonist? You [Click to read more.]
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Done is better than perfect
One of the most important pieces of advice that any writer can give you is this – complete your draft. Like with almost any other [Click to read more.]
What Transformers to buy for working adults
Quick answer: Masterpiece and Encore In my previous post I talked about what Transformers to buy for pre-teens. But what do you buy for that [Click to read more.]
What Transformers to buy for pre-teens?
Quick answer: Rescue Bots & Kre-O Transformers. There are literally hundreds of Transformers out there, with at least six sublines in stores (Bot Shots, Kre-O, [Click to read more.]
Good $5 slippers – where to buy?
Cotton On. Even on regular non-sale days, you can get one of their slippers for $5 with any purchase. How to circumvent that? Buy two [Click to read more.]
“Man of Steel” – Review
Should you watch this at weekday movie ticket prices? Yes. Should you watch this at weekend movie ticket prices? No. Secret ending? No. Running time: 143 minutes [Click to read more.]
Editing – after or while you write?
Quick answer: after. Editing, rewriting, polishing – whatever you call it, every writer hates it. It’s already so laborious to push that draft out, and [Click to read more.]
How to get 20% off Lego
Lego in Singapore is expensive. If you’ve ever checked out the prices of Lego in the US, and compare them to shops in Singapore, the [Click to read more.]
Dramatic Setups and Payoffs in Super Friends
Good writing in animation is often overlooked, simply because people think of cartoons as kid’s stuff. But this episode of the Super Friends gives an [Click to read more.]
“Now You See Me” – Review
Should you watch this if it’s a free movie? Yes. Should you watch this at weekday movie ticket prices? No. Secret ending? No. Running time: 115 minutes [Click to read more.]