A Game of Thrones

Whether you’re fond of the epic TV series or a dedicated fan of the original books, “A Song of Ice and Fire” is a highly addictive series full of colorful characters and situations that all starts right here with “A Game of Thrones.” Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys high fantasy with a bit of political intrigue scattered throughout.

— C.M.

In the Garret

A garret, or small attic room–commonly defined alongside words like “dismal,” and “wretched”–is a space dedicated to lonely artists and young people reflecting on their lives. It is a room of boxes stuffed with memories; things we’ve outgrown, but haven’t had the heart to say goodbye to. Write a poem in the style of Jo…

Compression (AKA: Five Word Dialogue)

Oftentimes when we set out to write a story or a screenplay, dialogue proves difficult to handle. Sometimes it’s unrealistic; sometimes it’s unnecessary. And sometimes it’s too much, usually in the way of serving up exposition to your audience or trying to make issues as crystal clear as possible. But this often bogs down your…

Samhain

By this time on Sunday, millions of homes around the world will be preparing for an invasion—one spurred on by tiny armies of goblins, ghosts, monsters, and a plethora of Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. Come October every year, and sometimes even before the last week of September has fully passed, we engage in a slow-burn…

Update: We’re Moving! Kind of…

If there’s one thing the pandemic and lockdowns have taught me, it’s that no matter how introverted I am, I absolutely cannot stomach being cooped up in my room all the time. Maybe if I had my own home, with even just a small backyard, instead of a cramped apartment space split between two people, I’d…