Posts Tagged: Writing

“Someone Made This For You”: Giving Art the Chance to Do Something to You (Whether You Like It or Not)

Jan 16th, 2015

“Someone Made This For You”: Giving Art the Chance to Do Something to You (Whether You Like It or Not)

I yell at my son to pay attention during movies and television shows. Is this the right thing to do? And am I heeding my own advice?

Where You Been

Sep 9th, 2014

Where You Been

Teaching, writing, editing, baking -- that's what's been going on lately. An update. (Baking?!)

ASSIGNED READING: Javier Grillo–Marxuach’s “Operational Theme” Essay

May 14th, 2014

ASSIGNED READING: Javier Grillo–Marxuach’s “Operational Theme” Essay

Go read Javier Grillo-Marxuach's essay about character and theme. But then come back so we can talk about it!

LET’S STEAL FROM THIS: “But She Doesn’t Know It”

Mar 21st, 2014

LET’S STEAL FROM THIS: “But She Doesn’t Know It”

MAD MEN's Matthew Weiner uses this phrase when he's breaking stories. Good lord, who better to steal from?