The creative world of books with their wild imaginings, insightful commentaries, and lavish escapes extends a measure of seduction to those it calls to that isn’t quite matched by anything else. But what exactly is it about the literary world that draws us into those stories? Is it the development of the characters? Yes, maybe. … Continue reading Scene & Structure | Book Review
Ratings, Why Not? | Musing Minutes
Content ratings are just about everywhere that we look these days. They are slapped on movies, television shows, websites, and more. And their purpose, at least the surface-level reason we are usually given for them, is to guard against negative and inappropriate influences reaching those who might be sensitive to the subject matter. Sounds good, … Continue reading Ratings, Why Not? | Musing Minutes
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel | Book Review
As a writer and editor I read a lot of books, both for personal and professional interests. Some titles draw me in right away and others take a while to pique my interest, if they ever do. The world of books is a magical one, full of intrigue, intelligence, enlightenment, and adventure—a world of information ready to … Continue reading Save the Cat! Writes a Novel | Book Review