Realistically, Bastian’s dad will file a missing child report with the police soon. But then again, dad seems to be a bit of a workaholic. Bastian was probably a latchkey kid ten years before it was the “thing to do”. That’s likely why dad was trying to pressure Bastian into some extracurricular activities in theContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 6”
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How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 5
THE INFAMOUS SWAMP We all know the story by now–As the pair trudges through the waist-deep swamp, Artax seemingly gives up. This beautiful white horse stops moving forward. He has let the sadness overtake him. He’s given up. Atreyu begs Artax to move, to fight against the sadness that envelops him. Atreyu: Fight against theContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 5”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 4
The moment Atreyu’s name is mentioned, it sparks a memory within Bastian. He looks at an image stitched onto his backpack: that of an Indian brave hunting a buffalo on horseback. This warrior’s name is also Atreyu; At this point he’s ready to chalk it up to coincidence. But something interesting happened here: The bookContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 4”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 3
Start here. Bastian has sealed himself off from the world and finds himself in the sanctity of the school attic. He believes he’s about to delve into a fantastic book, a way to escape from the math test downstairs, from the mounting pressures and demands of the mundane world, and, most importantly, from the griefContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 3”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 2
Part one. I realize this movie may not be fresh in everyone’s minds, so let’s do a recap. Then we’ll bring it all together for a final analysis. THE BEGINNING Depending on which version of the film you’re viewing, you’re either going to be treated to a Klaus Doldinger orchestral piece (original German theatrical cut),Continue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 2”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 1
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. And I hope by the end it inspires you as much as it did me. For decades, my favorite movie was 1992’s The Last of the Mohicans, a film directed by Michael Mann. A lot of movies came close to it over the decades, butContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 1”
Gratification vs. Joy
As I alluded to in my previous post, there are two different ways to pass your spare time: These words are often used interchangeably, but they each carry distinct emotional implications. What is Gratification? Gratification is getting something pleasurable immediately in exchange for minimal effort. In other words, gratification satisfies our impulsive wants right now.Continue reading “Gratification vs. Joy”
Auld Lang Syne: Taking Stock in the New Year
I’m writing from a strange position: I’m here in a new state in a new house sitting at a new desk from a new chair, about to start my new job. T-minus 3 days until I no longer work for the company that’s kept me and my family afloat financially for almost 15 years. It’sContinue reading “Auld Lang Syne: Taking Stock in the New Year”
Merry Christmas!
The last few months have been quite the journey: I moved my family to a whole new state, a state more free, more happy, more peaceful. The views here are breathtaking. I’m used to flat, boring, repetitive land. I’ve lived in the same state my entire life, so there’s culture shock. But it’s an adventure.Continue reading “Merry Christmas!”
Often Misunderstood Writing Advice: “Ideas are a Dime a Dozen”
You’ll hear fellow authors assure you there’s no need to safeguard your best ideas. They’ll say things like, “Ideas are cheap. Execution is key.” And to a certain extent, that’s true. But some of the biggest sellers out there were not written with perfect execution. Far from it. They were born of a great (orContinue reading “Often Misunderstood Writing Advice: “Ideas are a Dime a Dozen””
Nick Enlowe 