Be original. This statement seems self-evident. But when creating as an artist, should you be original? Is it even possible? How does a person come up with original ideas? In this episode, I talk about how you might not need to worry about being original. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you […]
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I talk about how people often view creativity and imagination as the same things. I argue that creativity and imagination are two different things. Also, I talk about how children are not creative despite the common misconception, explaining why they are not and why the art they make is actually terrible. If you enjoy this
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Many major authors talk about a person must spend a certain amount of time writing to be considered a writer. I talk about the view most writers have about what makes a person a writer, what I think makes a person a writer, and why I disagree with everyone. If you enjoy this episode, here
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There seems to be one dominant viewpoint on themes in literature. This viewpoint often views themes simply, as one word such as justice, love, hate, etc. . . On this week’s episode of How to Write Good, I discuss viewpoints on themes in literature and my disagreement with these viewpoints. If you enjoy this episode,
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One thing is clear about art today: 20th Century art is not good. On this week’s episode of How to Write Good, I present the argument that video games are the best art of this generation. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Photography, On Fandoms, On Writing
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It is important to know how to think. In this week’s episode, I give a brief overview of logic and why we should base our thinking off this model. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Modern Art and Video Games, On Getting Drunk While Writing, On the
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I explore writers block. What causes it? How can it be overcome? Why is understanding it and anything else on a deeper level important? If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Being a Writer, On Symbolism in Stories, On Science Fiction. If you have any issues with the
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I launch the first edition of How to Write Good with a brief look into why people enjoy stories and what why people love stories and the power of storytelling. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Modern Art, On Creativity and Imagination, On the Purpose of Art,
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