In 2002, film critic Roger Ebert sat down with animation director Hayao Miyazaki to discuss the North American release of his film “Spirited Away.” When Ebert commented on the “gratuitous motion” of Miyazaki’s films—the moments when the characters would “do something extra, not to advance the story but only to give the sense of time…
Every writer has a process. As we’ve mentioned before, some of us are pantsers, some of us are plotters, and many of us fall into a category in-between. Basically, there is no one “correct way” to create art. Part of the beauty of art is its subjectivity, and how artists reach the point of sharing…
For as often as I’ve heard it from peers, instructors, and fellow writers, I still to this day underestimate the power of “just writing.” Many writers out there will probably tell you at some point that this is, in fact, the number one rule: “Write every day.” Though, in the past I’ve argued that I…
A high fantasy story with a rich mythos, intriguing character dynamics, and vivid settings. A new favorite that has me greatly looking forward to the sequels!
I love music. But, then again, who doesn’t? Like a good story, music has the ability to touch upon our emotions. Music can uplift and inspire us, or it can fill us with dread. It can even make us cry. As is often the case with art, just the tiniest little details placed with great…