Feb 26th, 2013
What Writers Can Learn From “Purple Rain”
Five things writers can take from Prince's "Purple Rain." With an accidental bonus lesson caused by dumb 14-year-old me!
May 4th, 2012
Inspirado #2: Stephen Tobolowsky’s “True Arena”
In which I steal Inspirado from Stephen Tobolowsky and Jack Black. And you can, too!
Mar 29th, 2012
Inspirado #1: Mad Men and the “Zou Bisou Bisou” Scene
A wise teacher once told me: "When you read, always ask: What would I steal from this?" Welcome to Inspirado, a new regular series looking at the things I'm stealing from, and why. This week: the now-infamous "Zou Bisou Bisou" scene from last Sunday's Mad Men.
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