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  • Editorial: Why Is the Zombie Apocalypse So Popular?

    4 NOV 2018 · Why is the zombie apocolypse so popular? Is it the zombies eating people? Is it the feeling of despair? Or maybe, it's plain curiosity. The fact of the matter is, the zombie apocalypse franchise has been around for years and has yet to die out In fact, the CDC relaeased an article on what to do if such an event happens (https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm). So give a listen and find out what the hype is.
    18m 52s
  • Losing Focus

    15 OCT 2018 · Keeping focus is one of the most difficult things humans can do. When you're writing your book, what is the most important thing to focus on? How do you create a balnced system so that the story flows? Do you plot or pants? Is pantsing making the story harder or easier? Let's discuss this in full.
    20m 3s
  • Can Fandoms Destroy a Series?

    23 SEP 2018 · Fandoms seems to dictacte how shows ar being portrayed. With the popularity of social media, writers of popular series are starting to cater more to the fandom audience. But, is this detremental to the writing process? What if the writer doesn't want to cater?
    19m 17s
  • When It's Time to End Your Story

    13 AUG 2018 · Rooster Teeth's RWBY has fallen on a steady decline ever since and people wonder if it's time for the show to end. Let's explore the tell-tale signs of when it's time for a story to compeltely end.
    20m
  • Is Your Protagonist Evil If They Make a Face-Heel Turn?

    15 JUL 2018 · Protagonists can change sides at any time. That's what makes them interesting. However, does this make them a villian automatically? Not necessarily. Listen as I talk about examples of how this is not only the case. Spoiler warning for Netflix Luke Cage: Season 2.
    18m 37s
  • How Far is Too Far For A Protagonist?

    23 JUN 2018 · Halo: Reach gives an intersting protagonist to look at: Dr. Catherine Halsey. In the Halo lore, she is considered a monster. She is responsible for forever the changing the life of Master Chief, aka John-117. However, the way she accomplishes this is by destroying his life. What keeps her from becoming a villian? She sacrificed lives, young lives, but she ended up saving more. But, is this a need, or a self-fulfillment that ended up being a strike of good luck?
    18m 22s
  • What Happens When Your Protagonist Doesn't Win?

    17 JUN 2018 · So, I finished Far Cry 5, and I was left unfulfilled. Yet, this isn't the first time I've won a game or read a book and felt unsatisfied. What do you do when your protagonist doesn't win? Do you get upset and never read a franchise again? Does this make the franchise boring? What can writers do to keep their audience fulfilled?
    21m 4s
  • Why Villain Motivation Is Important

    13 MAY 2018 · What makes a villain tick? Why do we love them? Why do we hate them? Is it possible to have a weak villian. Every villian has a backstory, but not all of them are tragic. Is it possible to just have an insane villian? Listen as I try to explain why it's good to have a good mention. Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Dr. Who, and Harry Potter are all mentioned. Oh, as well as Batman.
    33m 55s
  • The Curious Case of Bill Finger

    8 APR 2018 · Bill Finger's story is one that sheds a light on something that can happen in the writing community. Inspired by watching Batman & Bill, I decided to look further into this exploration of how a verbal agreement can cause a lot of problems. Plus, I talk about the Ken Penders case and what it means to have someone steal your work from you. Final note, I goofed up and called it Bill and Batman when it's actually Batman & Bill.
    20m 31s
  • Marion Drews and the Impact of Female Characters

    20 MAR 2018 · Marion Drews is the newest villian that was introduced in Batman: White Knight. She's an interesting love interest, loving the insanity of Joker instead of his cured form. When he rejects her and she becomes Neo Joker, Marion becomes a force to be reckoned with. This raises the question if the writing world is ready for a different type of villian or a new female archetype?
    25m 37s
A procrastinating writer who rambles on about literature in various forms of media...she also geeks out normally about anime, manga, comics, etc.
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