Failing again. Failing better.
It’s Friday, so I guess it’s movie day on this site. Here is J.J. Abrams’s TED talk. It’s a great talk for storytellers because it stresses not only the importance of mystery and curiosity but also the human element of a story. Abrams talks about mystery and curiosity, and how they are crucial for propelling…
Here’s a link to an 18-minute presentation by Seth Godin. Although his talk is primarily aimed an entrepreneurs, I think there are some great lessons for writers and other creatives as well. Seth Godin tells his audience that they are creative enough, that having creative ideas is fairly easy. The hard part is executing those…
A few days ago, when discussing Rachel Aaron’s plotting method, I mentioned that her method was built around the software Scrivener. I then saw this post about copywriters using Scrivener. I’ve been tempted to get this program on a number of occasions, but haven’t pulled the trigger. I tend to be a pen and paper…
Today, Gizmodo posted an article about a gun that makes you stop talking–the SpeechJammer. The way the gun works is that it interferes with how you hear yourself talking, confusing your brain, and ultimately making you physically unable to talk normally. The SpeechJammer is being marketed as an interruption-preventer (during meetings, say) and as a…
It happens every time. I tell you how busy I am, and then I see something cool that should be shared. So enjoy the new Avengers trailer.