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The Way

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Tsunetomo Yamamoto
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
“The proper manner of calligraphy is nothing other than not being careless, but in this way one’s writing will simply be sluggish and stiff. One should go beyond this and depart from the norm. This principle applies to all things.” — “Hagakure: [...]

Posted 15 July 2008 † gordon § Authors § Books § Lessons § Links § Work § Writing ‡ Comments (0)

The Power of the Anecdote

Aimed at amateur videomakers, but very pertinent to all storytelling.
“At some point, somebody’s gotta say ‘here’s why the hell you’re listening to this story.’”
[Inspired by a post at 43 folders]

Posted 10 July 2008 † gordon § Authors § Links § Video § Writing § Writing craft ‡ Comments (1)

If Only She Could Quench Her Thirst

“Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.” — Kurt Vonnegut

Posted 27 September 2007 † gordon § Just a thought § Lessons § Writing § Writing craft ‡ Comments (0)