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Writing Right Like… Neil Gaiman: The Follow-Up

by Dave Ardent | Jun 6, 2017 | Writing | 0

Neil Gaiman’s writing methodology makes for an interesting study. Having written a short story using the techniques he does, let’s see what we can learn.

How Tabletop RPGs Can Teach You To Write Better Characters

by Dave Ardent | May 19, 2017 | Productivity, Writing | 0

A story succeeds or dies by the merits of its characters. Big bold statement right out the gate, I...

The Lessons We’re All Missing From 13 Reasons Why

by Dave Ardent | May 8, 2017 | Mental Health | 0

13 Reasons Why, the Netflix TV adaptation of Jay Asher’s 2007 YA novel, is rapidly turning...

The Bunker Diary: Keeping Readers In The Dark

by Dave Ardent | Apr 24, 2017 | Writing | 2

The Bunker Diary shows us just what you can achieve by withholding details from readers. Let’s discuss how this could be used in other stories and genres.

On Making Mountains Out Of Molehills

by Dave Ardent | Apr 18, 2017 | Mental Health, Writing | 0

It’s all too easy to make mountains out of molehills when it comes to the creative process. Here’s some tips to avoid getting lost in it through your work.

On Not Liking What You Create (And Creating It Anyway)

by Dave Ardent | Mar 31, 2017 | Mental Health, Productivity | 0

Creatives from Kafka to van Gogh have struggled to view their work in anything but a bad light. But you won’t, if you view what you create differently.

Writing Right Like… Neil Gaiman

by Dave Ardent | Mar 23, 2017 | Writing | 0

Neil Gaiman is a well-known, well-established and highly popular author with an interesting methodology for writing. Let’s take a look at how he does it.

Seneca In A Business Suit: What The Stoics Can Teach Us About Job Hunting

by Dave Ardent | Mar 17, 2017 | Mental Health, Productivity | 0

The stresses and strains of job hunting have me turning back to the advice left to us by the Stoics. As it transpires, they actually have a lot to offer us.