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Characterization
Teaching students to write detailed character analyses doesn't have to be hard. In this article: steps by step approach to teaching <b><font color="blue">characterization</font color="blue"></b>, plus a list of good short story selections, and a list of links to related sites.
english • literature • language arts • teaching • teacher's tips
Teaching students to write detailed character analyses doesn't have to be hard. In this article: steps by step approach to teaching <b><font color="blue">characterization</font color="blue"></b>, plus a list of good short story selections, and a list of links to related sites.
english • literature • language arts • teaching • teacher's tips
Characterization--Breathing Real Life into your Characters
Learn some of the basics of characterization in writing and how to make your characters real. Also check out the writing exercise on working with your characters.
writing • authors • characters • characterization • stories
Learn some of the basics of characterization in writing and how to make your characters real. Also check out the writing exercise on working with your characters.
writing • authors • characters • characterization • stories
Wimps, Wackos and Winners: The Three W's of Writing Bestselling Characters
Great characters of bestselling fiction. You know who they are: Scarlett O'Hara, Frodo Baggins, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Tarzan, Harry Potter, among others. Why have these characters become almost like real people to us? Why do readers venerate them generation after generation?
characters • characterization • hero • heroine • protagonist
Great characters of bestselling fiction. You know who they are: Scarlett O'Hara, Frodo Baggins, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Tarzan, Harry Potter, among others. Why have these characters become almost like real people to us? Why do readers venerate them generation after generation?
characters • characterization • hero • heroine • protagonist
Is Science Fiction More Realistic than Realistic Fiction?
Why science fiction is undeserving of its bad reputation.
science • fiction • science fiction • sf • scifi
Why science fiction is undeserving of its bad reputation.
science • fiction • science fiction • sf • scifi
Writing Prompts #2
Back by demand -- writing prompts. Use these to get your ideas flowing, then tell us about it.
writing prompts • journaling • fiction • short story • novel
Back by demand -- writing prompts. Use these to get your ideas flowing, then tell us about it.
writing prompts • journaling • fiction • short story • novel
Creating a Believable Hero
Making a hero seem real means creating a human person with flaws. Here are some tips on creating a hero who is not perfect, but who remains an admirable human being.
heroes • creating heroes • believable heroes • protagonist • writing
Making a hero seem real means creating a human person with flaws. Here are some tips on creating a hero who is not perfect, but who remains an admirable human being.
heroes • creating heroes • believable heroes • protagonist • writing
Creating Characters
If your reader doesn't care what happens to your characters, then why should she continue past the first paragraph?
writing • characters • characterization • world-building • personality test
If your reader doesn't care what happens to your characters, then why should she continue past the first paragraph?
writing • characters • characterization • world-building • personality test
Creating Characters in Kid's Book
Psycho-Geometrics, a system of categorizing people into personality types, can be used to develop a deeper understanding of the characters you are writing about.
characterization • psycho-geometrics • creative writing • writing books for children • could do better
Psycho-Geometrics, a system of categorizing people into personality types, can be used to develop a deeper understanding of the characters you are writing about.
characterization • psycho-geometrics • creative writing • writing books for children • could do better
Sanford Meisner: A Study in Living
In the Meisner method of acting you must delve into your most private self to discover hidden emotional treasures; then rend your self and expose them for all to see.
meisner • drama • method • acting • actor
In the Meisner method of acting you must delve into your most private self to discover hidden emotional treasures; then rend your self and expose them for all to see.
meisner • drama • method • acting • actor
Sex and Race
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
Great New Movie Museum in London
London finally has a fantastic showcase for the movies in The Movieum, a celebration of films through the ages, small screen to big screen, genres to animation.
movie museum in london • red-carpet oscars • london eye on the south bank • animation and cartoon characterization • london aquarium
London finally has a fantastic showcase for the movies in The Movieum, a celebration of films through the ages, small screen to big screen, genres to animation.
movie museum in london • red-carpet oscars • london eye on the south bank • animation and cartoon characterization • london aquarium
Movies' Best Opening Scenes
Music accompanies visuals but also moves plot along, provides character clues and reveals setting. P.S. I Love You's opening scene utilizes music for all these things.
movie • best movie opening scenes • best opening scenes • top opening scenes • best opening scenes in a movie
Music accompanies visuals but also moves plot along, provides character clues and reveals setting. P.S. I Love You's opening scene utilizes music for all these things.
movie • best movie opening scenes • best opening scenes • top opening scenes • best opening scenes in a movie
Victoria Blake's Cutting Blades
Victoria Blake's PI Sam Falconer must discover the secret to a young rower's disappearance as well as picking up the pieces of her own personal life.
victoria blake • sam falconer • investigator • father • family
Victoria Blake's PI Sam Falconer must discover the secret to a young rower's disappearance as well as picking up the pieces of her own personal life.
victoria blake • sam falconer • investigator • father • family
One-Person Shows
You can have absolute control over your script, its direction, and the acting. It's called a one-person show, and it's popular and successful.
stage • theater • theatre • stage • acting
You can have absolute control over your script, its direction, and the acting. It's called a one-person show, and it's popular and successful.
stage • theater • theatre • stage • acting
Plotting and Editing a Snap with the Guide
Review of PLOTTING AND EDITING by Sherry-Anne Jacobs. Available in print or electronic form, this guide leads writers through the process of plotting and polishing a salable novel.
plotting • novel writing • writing • editing • book review
Review of PLOTTING AND EDITING by Sherry-Anne Jacobs. Available in print or electronic form, this guide leads writers through the process of plotting and polishing a salable novel.
plotting • novel writing • writing • editing • book review
Elijah Wood, Martin Landau join 9
Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Crispin Glover are also part of the cast of 9, Shane Acker's debut animated movie for Focus Features.
9 • shane acker • focus features • elijah wood • jennifer connelly
Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Crispin Glover are also part of the cast of 9, Shane Acker's debut animated movie for Focus Features.
9 • shane acker • focus features • elijah wood • jennifer connelly
Saying Good-bye: Graham Swift's Last Orders
A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.,A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.
graham swift • last orders • booker prize • contemporary fiction • novel
A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.,A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.
graham swift • last orders • booker prize • contemporary fiction • novel
Autism in the Movies
Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical.
autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical.
autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
Gustav Holst's The Planets
Whether or not Gustav Holst predicted the current controversy surrounding Pluto's planetary status, his seven-movement suite "The Planets" is still a delight to hear.
gustav holst • the planets • ralph vaughn williams • english composers • 20th century composers
Whether or not Gustav Holst predicted the current controversy surrounding Pluto's planetary status, his seven-movement suite "The Planets" is still a delight to hear.
gustav holst • the planets • ralph vaughn williams • english composers • 20th century composers
Kim Harrison's Dead Witch Walking
Dead Witch Walking began Kim Harrison's novel series of witches, vampires, pixies and demons. With the release of the sixth book, the series has exploded in popularity.
kim harrison • dead witch walking • the outlaw demon walis • vampire book • witch book
Dead Witch Walking began Kim Harrison's novel series of witches, vampires, pixies and demons. With the release of the sixth book, the series has exploded in popularity.
kim harrison • dead witch walking • the outlaw demon walis • vampire book • witch book
Dean Silvers' The Atlantis Conspiracy
Here's a good reason why some entertainment lawyers shouldn't be directing independent films. Dean Silvers is a mastermind at executive producing, but his directorial debut is a bust.
dean silvers • the atlantis conspiracy
Here's a good reason why some entertainment lawyers shouldn't be directing independent films. Dean Silvers is a mastermind at executive producing, but his directorial debut is a bust.
dean silvers • the atlantis conspiracy
Best Pictures: 1942 Mrs Miniver & 1943 Casablanca
Best Oscar Winning Films of War Era between 1942 & 1943
Best Oscar Winning Films of War Era between 1942 & 1943
From News Release to News Story
Knowing how to help a reporter maximizes the chances of getting positive publicity
best publicity • media likes news release • favorable news coverage • how to get best publicity • print reporters
Knowing how to help a reporter maximizes the chances of getting positive publicity
best publicity • media likes news release • favorable news coverage • how to get best publicity • print reporters
Katie Price - Crystal
Crystal has sold more than the 2007 Man Booker Prize shortlist combined. This is a celebrity penned bestseller, however is it any good?
katie price • jordan • peter andre • being jordan • crystal
Crystal has sold more than the 2007 Man Booker Prize shortlist combined. This is a celebrity penned bestseller, however is it any good?
katie price • jordan • peter andre • being jordan • crystal
More Movie News
X-Men movie casts Darth Maul actor, Scott Lobdell signs to write movies for Miramax, From Archie comics, "Sabrina" the animated series is set to debut Sep 6.
x-men • movie • casts • darth maul • actor
X-Men movie casts Darth Maul actor, Scott Lobdell signs to write movies for Miramax, From Archie comics, "Sabrina" the animated series is set to debut Sep 6.
x-men • movie • casts • darth maul • actor
Sheri S. Tepper's Shadow's End (a review)
Review of the Science Fiction novel Shadow’s End, a novel by Sheri S. Tepper.
science fiction • genre • novel • author • sheri s. tepper
Review of the Science Fiction novel Shadow’s End, a novel by Sheri S. Tepper.
science fiction • genre • novel • author • sheri s. tepper
World Without End Audiobook Review
This is a review of the World Without End audiobook by Ken Follett and read by Richard E Grant. The story gives us an intriguing insight into life in medieval Britain.
world without end • audiobook review • ken follett • pillars of the earth • oprah book
This is a review of the World Without End audiobook by Ken Follett and read by Richard E Grant. The story gives us an intriguing insight into life in medieval Britain.
world without end • audiobook review • ken follett • pillars of the earth • oprah book
Broken English in Paris
A single career woman in New York searches for romance in complete despair. She lives isolated by self- imposed walls. Gena Rowlands, Drea de Matteo co-star.
zoe r. cassavetes • broken english • parker posey • gena rowlands • new york city
A single career woman in New York searches for romance in complete despair. She lives isolated by self- imposed walls. Gena Rowlands, Drea de Matteo co-star.
zoe r. cassavetes • broken english • parker posey • gena rowlands • new york city
Charles Gounod: French Composer
Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.
charles gounod • french composer charles gounod brief bio • gounod opera faust • gounod ave maria • gounod choir
Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.
charles gounod • french composer charles gounod brief bio • gounod opera faust • gounod ave maria • gounod choir
Ian Richardson in House of Cards
Andrew Davies adapted "House of Cards" from Michael Dobb's political novel. Ian Richardson's performance made it into a mesmering and chilling drama.
house of cards • andrew davies • francis urqhart • ian richardson • you might choose to think that i couldn't possibly
Andrew Davies adapted "House of Cards" from Michael Dobb's political novel. Ian Richardson's performance made it into a mesmering and chilling drama.
house of cards • andrew davies • francis urqhart • ian richardson • you might choose to think that i couldn't possibly
Inside Out '08: Toronto Festival
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
saturn in opposition review • she's a boy i knew review • inside out festival 2008 • gay lesbian film festival • transsexual documentary
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
saturn in opposition review • she's a boy i knew review • inside out festival 2008 • gay lesbian film festival • transsexual documentary
Joe Pesci in Goodfellas
There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.
joe pesci in goodfellas • academy award winner joe pesci • nicolas pileggi's wiseguy • martin scorsese's goodfellas • tommy devito
There have been many villains who have graced the screens of Hollywood features in the past but none may be as memorable or feared as Joe Pesci's Tommy DeVito.
joe pesci in goodfellas • academy award winner joe pesci • nicolas pileggi's wiseguy • martin scorsese's goodfellas • tommy devito
Leo Delibes Biography
The life and works of French composer Léo Delibes, famous for his ballets and operas.
leo delibes • delibes biography • delibes life and works • delibes operas • delibes ballets
The life and works of French composer Léo Delibes, famous for his ballets and operas.
leo delibes • delibes biography • delibes life and works • delibes operas • delibes ballets
Song of the North by Jules Watson
Song of the North presents an intriguing glimpse into ancient cultures and magic of Scotland (Alba) under Roman rule, but Watson's world-building disappoints.
song of the north • jules watson • epic historical fantasy • britain scotland alba • dalriada picts
Song of the North presents an intriguing glimpse into ancient cultures and magic of Scotland (Alba) under Roman rule, but Watson's world-building disappoints.
song of the north • jules watson • epic historical fantasy • britain scotland alba • dalriada picts
The Voice Clock
Looking for a quick sf fix? Here's ten marvelous sf or fantasy short stories available on-line.
short stories • science fiction • fantasy • emshwiller • mcintrye
Looking for a quick sf fix? Here's ten marvelous sf or fantasy short stories available on-line.
short stories • science fiction • fantasy • emshwiller • mcintrye
Webby Animated Nominees
Check out, and vote for, your favourite online animated short at the 12th Annual Webby Awards. A short description of each clip is below.
12th annual webby awards • online film and video animation • thirty second bunnies theater • starz media • angry alien
Check out, and vote for, your favourite online animated short at the 12th Annual Webby Awards. A short description of each clip is below.
12th annual webby awards • online film and video animation • thirty second bunnies theater • starz media • angry alien
Write a Script With No Plan?
Though I often tout the effectiveness of having a solid plan when creating a script, many writers tell me they want to write freely, without being rigidly controlled.
script • scriptwriter • screenplay • play • stage
Though I often tout the effectiveness of having a solid plan when creating a script, many writers tell me they want to write freely, without being rigidly controlled.
script • scriptwriter • screenplay • play • stage
Blacks in Comic Books -- My Comments I
black history month • blacks in comics • sam wilson • the falcon • black panther
black history month • blacks in comics • sam wilson • the falcon • black panther
Book Review: Legends edited by Robert Silverberg Part 1
This week is part one of a book review of the anthology Legends edited by Robert Silverberg
legends • robert silverberg • fantasy • fiction • book reviews
This week is part one of a book review of the anthology Legends edited by Robert Silverberg
legends • robert silverberg • fantasy • fiction • book reviews
Book Review: The High House by James Stoddard
This is a book review of the fantasy book The High House by James Stoddard.
high house • james • stoddard • evenmere • fantasy
This is a book review of the fantasy book The High House by James Stoddard.
high house • james • stoddard • evenmere • fantasy
Designing and Implementing a Technology Training Program
This article highlights the topic of designing and implementing a successful technology training program for teachers in education.
teacher computer training • technology training • education • teachers • technology integration
This article highlights the topic of designing and implementing a successful technology training program for teachers in education.
teacher computer training • technology training • education • teachers • technology integration
New writer on Green Arrow, Defenders Rule?
New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer will replace Kevin Smith as writer on GREEN ARROW. Will Marvel's "The Defenders" decide to rule the world??? The "Asterix and Obelix" movie opens to big audiences in France.
brad meltzer • keven smith • green arrow • frank miller • dark knight
New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer will replace Kevin Smith as writer on GREEN ARROW. Will Marvel's "The Defenders" decide to rule the world??? The "Asterix and Obelix" movie opens to big audiences in France.
brad meltzer • keven smith • green arrow • frank miller • dark knight
A War Film Without Heroes and Villians
David Lean`s classic <i>The Bridge on the River Kwai</i>.
david lean • william holden • alec guinness • jack hawkins • war
David Lean`s classic <i>The Bridge on the River Kwai</i>.
david lean • william holden • alec guinness • jack hawkins • war
Antonio Banderas Plays Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
Avoid Cliches (Like the Plague)
Successful plays are usually the result of fresh writing. Use of cliches generally indicates that the playwright may not have dug deep enough into the box of literary tools.
stage • theater • theatre • plays • playwriting
Successful plays are usually the result of fresh writing. Use of cliches generally indicates that the playwright may not have dug deep enough into the box of literary tools.
stage • theater • theatre • plays • playwriting
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