We all know music is a tough nut to crack. So many talented artists fail to reach success each year. Many give up and go into jobs they would never have dreamt of. But, some keep the love alive by going down a different musical route. Some become record producers. Some become session musicians. And, […]
Interview with Director of Goatman; Logan Donald
I talked to Logan Donald, the director of Goatman, a short slasher film set in Georgia during the 1990s. Mary Ann Mahoney: Hi, Logan! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with me. Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself? Logan Donald: Hey! Thank you for having me; it’s such a pleasure. […]
How did James Bond become a cultural phenomenon?
There are few fictional characters as beloved as the British spy, James Bond. From his origins in the books of Ian Fleming, to his role as the star of many multi-million dollar movies, Bond has managed to evolve through the decades with surprising ease. With everybody from the world’s top pop stars to the most […]
How to Write a Narrative (for Beginners)
It is no secret that when a person first begins writing a story and sees a clean paper sheet, he or she experiences complete inner chaos. From starting the story to bringing it to a logical end, narrative writing includes answering a number of difficult questions. In the vast majority of cases, a beginner doesn’t […]
Interview with inbetweengames, Creators of All Walls Must Fall
I spoke to inbetweengames, the developers of All Walls Must Fall in the middle of a successful crowdfunding campaign for their video game. Mary Ann Mahoney: Who is inbetweengames and how was it formed? Jan David Hassel: inbetweengames is a small indie game development team in Berlin, founded by us. We are three former YAGER […]
Preliminary Work That Should be Done Before You Start Writing a Book
What does a high-quality book require? First of all, no less quality preparation. If you wonder about how to prepare to create something worthwhile, the lines below are just for you! The article is provided by Lucy Adams, an outsourcer from the UK best essay service. Ordinary people who know about writing only by hearsay […]
On Your Marks, Ladies: It’s Time to Indulge in Racing Fashion Style
Source: Aintree Racecourse via Facebook The racing season has well and truly started, and although the focus at the races should be the horses, the attention is often stolen by those amazing outfits that the ladies wear. The Grand National, much like other high-profile racing events, has the ladies stepping out in their finest attire […]
A Book Review: Arlington by Winston
DISCLAIMER: Since writing this review I have taken part in the writing process and have since become an editor of Arlington. This review was written when I first approached Winston about reviewing the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) before I took part in the editing process. Warning: this review contains spoilers Arlington is the novel of […]
Types of Protagonists
Just imagine how attractive your narratives were if you could create versatile and eye-catching characters! In today’s article, I want to consider the types of protagonists, which I hope will help you in your writing career. You may ask – why bother with such classifications? Well, the problem is that there are too many look-alike […]