Most writers know what purple prose is. Most try to make their writing contain as little writing as possible. I call this skinny writing. In this week’s episode, I talk about the utility of purple prose and skinny writing, when we should use both, and why I think that our writing culture has shifted toward […]
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We take on craft this week . The meaning behind an artistic work is important. Knowing the meaning and even the process by which a work is created can help deepen the understanding of art. We have gone so far toward the direction of “meaning” that some have thrown out the quality of work. It
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It hasn’t turned to fall yet. I wouldn’t say, not fully, at least. We’ve had a few cold days, probably in the fifties. I don’t really keep track of the temperature, except for how it feels on my skin. Today it is sixty-three, which places me in an odd predicament. Should I wear pants or
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Clickbait is annoying, but clickbait has always existed in some form, especially in books. The purpose of a book title is to get you to pick it up. In these week’s episode, I bring you the electrifying topic of book titles. I talk about the purpose of a title, several ways of titling books, and
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Is photography art? In a world where everything creative is considered art, I think it is important to tease out whether we should label art as such. In this episode I look at whether photography should be classified as art, how society looks at art, and why I believe that art needs boundaries. Join as
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Artists are important Creativity is a useful skill, but there are many who use creativity to make things without use (i.e. art). Today, we see if art is good for anything. Art permeates our culture, but does it have a use? Or is it just something for entertainment? If you enjoy this episode, here are
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