Every villain has a plot; some nefarious scheme structured to undermine the hero, law and order, even the world itself. The villain’s plot is vital to the structure of the villain him/herself as it is the physical representation of their inner motives. Being that the villain’s plot is so critical to both the villain and...
Not many people tend to think of films as an ideal place to pick up great writing tips. Even less consider “kids movies” to be a valuable source of information on story craft. The fact is however, there is no better place to learn about “show don’t tell” then a well-crafted film aimed at a...
Ten Tips for Saving Money and Ridding Yourself of Pesky Self-Respect 1. A great way to save money when you go out to eat is to invite someone else, then halfway through the meal say, “It was so nice of you to invite me.” The inevitable confusion will often end in your friend picking up...
“Blue Bloods” is an intriguing family drama focusing on the lives of a family with a background in law enforcement. Along with intense action and gritty crime, the show focuses on the dynamics of family life. This theme is emphasized by the weekly family dinners which the members of the Regan family partake in....
The backstory. For a villain, this can be thought of as “why they do what they do.” It is that peek into the past that allows the audience to learn about the roots of the nefarious ne’er-do-well. The backstory could span from last week to the villain’s childhood depending on exactly what the writer intends...
Some would say that in order to have an exceptional hero, one needs to have an exceptional villain. The villain is that character who represents the complete antithesis of the protagonist, the one who not only opposes, but actively seeks to thwart the hero. Because the role of the villain in fiction is so complex,...
Anyone who has driven a car knows that a clunky sound in the engine is bad news. There are any number of problems this could be attributed to, but the bottom line is that we as humans are sensitive to rhythm. When we don’t feel proper rhythm, or worse yet, we hear a “clunk”, we...
In this article, I will be ranking the villains from one of the most famous action movie franchises of all time: Mission Impossible. All five villains from these films will be graded on five categories described below and assigned a percentage based on a typical 1-100 school grading system. These results will be accumulated at...
Hi everyone! Here is an article I recently wrote an article for the website Live Write Thrive. If you would like to read the full article, check out the link at the bottom. Have a great day! Humor is one of the most diverse tools in the writer’s toolbox, making it unfortunate that so few...
Hi all! So recently I composed an article for The Procrastiwriter.com on how to write a great closing line. Here is a little snippet. If you want to read the full article, I will provide a link down below. Thanks for stopping by! “He loved Big Brother.” George Orwell—1984 Possibly the most famous closing line...
