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While some argue that a plot outline is essential to writing a novel, too often that approach leads to plot-driven stories populated by flat characters.

On "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold," underground veteran duo Atmosphere demonstrates the storytelling skills that merit a larger audience.

To engage and move readers, writers need to create characters that are believable, complex and fully-rounded. But how does a writer start to build characters?

Mike Tyson feels he is one oif the most misunderstood sportsmen in recent history and he tries to redress the balance in the new documentary of his life narrated by him.

Dee Henderson is marketed as an inspirational romantic suspense author. The Witness is the first in a new series in this genre.

Although English and Chinese use Arabic numerals, they record them in almost identical fashion, however, Chinese culture ascribes properties to some of the numbers.

Hollywood aims for more than Jane Austen's mutilation by making changes to her novels that can infuriate scholars.

David Hamilton explores what makes this memorable film especially moving and poignant, and how it sometimes can take a film to give us a better look at our own lives.

Reading multifaceted novels often involve a sufficient amount of patience and a willingness to immerse oneself into the world of the characters.

Crime fiction is a rich and varied genre and the detective novel is a classic form of story telling. Here are some fine examples of this vibrant branch of literature.

Boredom is the worse possible audience response. On the other hand, if an audience hates your show, at least you garnered a strong reaction.

The gilded path to glory rarely runs smooth, but for Farhan Akhtar things couldn't run any smoother. Everything he touches seems to turn to gold.

Director Corey Yuen and an impressive cast to tell of the Red Lotus Gang's attempt at overthrowing the corrupt Manchu government through action, pathos and humour.

Wines produced from the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California are known for their complex character and flavors, making them the perfect complement to a meal.

'... the strength of its cast leads what could've been a really irritating 16 hour viewing to a very compelling, intricate story' ... in the Korean drama, Love Letter.

A dysfunctional family and intense sibling rivalry create a great character study in a well-done, if uncomfortable, film.

Michael Sibley and John Prosset were close friends since boarding school, so when Prosset turns up murdered, Sibley is more than just surprised.

Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench cling to each other out of loneliness in the psychological thriller, Notes On a Scandal - available on DVD - April 17/07

The great Michael Mann's 30s set gangster epic fails to meet the standards of the original black and white classics.

Philippa Gregory's new novel uses first person narration to vividly depict the rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I.

John Bingham, whose former MI5 protegee was John Le Carre, was a talented mystery writer himself. Three of his novels have just been released and a well worth a read.

Do aliens exist? What do they look like, talk like, think like, eat like, and mate like? How would they interact with humans? How do TV, film, and book aliens differ?

Bride Wars is more substantial than the typical chick flick and even more satisfying are the unique themes and humor woven into the film.

Zane Grey's "To the Last Man" may arguably be the finest western book ever written. Based on the Pleasant Valley War in Arizona, Grey also includes other controversy.

It's been six years since the final episode of "The X-Files" was first broadcast, and a full 10 years has passed since the cult phenomenon made it's debut on the big-scre

Widely known for her crime fiction, McDermid takes on the Miners Strike in Scotland and combines it with a twenty five year old murder, making for a dizzying storyline.

Less well known than his protegee, John Le Carre, Bingham was a master of the subtle thriller. In "Fragment of Fear," he paints an almost existentialist web of terror.

The new ABC series based on the James Patterson "Women's Murder Club" books is surprisingly well done, leaving viewers eager for next week's episode.

Superbad director Greg Mottala directs his own script, recounting a summer of growing up and falling in love, with Twilight star Kristen Stewart.

Lorna Landvik's fifth novel Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons is a tour of upper-middleclass life as a housewife during 1968 to 1998.

This deceptively simple novel set in post-war Germany explores complex themes of love, guilt, betrayal and shame.

This tale of an Indian servant develops into a complex and insightful story as he struggles against the limitations of culture to achieve success at any price.

Three women move to a remote mining town each looking for something. What they find is friendship and the strength to make changes so that they can achieve their dreams.

Amos' new 2007 album brought many changes for her--new experiments in style, a break from Epic/Sony, and a perceived end to the tours.

Chops make wonderful souvenirs for visitors to China. They're inexpensive. They don't take up much room in luggage. They're unique to the owner. They're just plain fun.

A well-written and characterised spy novel set in Europe in the 1930s, Dark Star has enough depth to throw light on some darker European history and be an absorbing read.

Though Delgo did not shine at the box office, its attributes may, in time, receive recognition.

The first season box set of Ben 10 includes the first thirteen episodes of the series as well as some behind-the-scenes features from the creators of the hit show.

A writer needs to understand the structure of a short story to write one that will sell. Short stories are not just short books, they are their own literary forms.

Students often have difficulty making the leap from comprehending literature to analyzing it. These tips show the interrelationship at play between the two and examples.

The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!

A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.

Complex characters and great ensemble performances from Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, and Tilda Swinton earn well-deserved Oscar nominations.

December's DVD releases include a little bit of every genre, including a three-disc "Casablanca" package and the international thriller "Traitor."

These 1940 Oscar winning films are strong examples of powerful filmmaking. All were well received in their day and are all still highly regarded even now.

In Classic Literature, readers seldom wonder who is villain and who is hero, or if good will triumph. With the turn of the 20th Century, came a new kind of novel.

Four essential elements of fiction - plot, theme, characterization and voice - are discussed by editor Arthur A. Levine.

Impressive special effects, courageous heroes and some of the scariest villains in film history made science fiction films from the '80s stand the test of time.

One the first day of its release, on October 31st, the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace broke UK box office records.

William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 1-5 and a brief synopsis of their source.