brentJul 27, 20192 min readThe Character in the CapsuleIn James Michener's NASA-era epic novel "Space", a rocket scientist argues with a project manager that they already have the know-how and...
brentJul 26, 20191 min readInstant EmpathyI'm a big fan of lists. Quick-hit summaries that I can refer to when seeking to spark my imagination, add variety or mix things up, or...
brentJul 23, 20192 min readAisle Altar HymnAlways good for a chuckle is the one about the bride preparing for her wedding day. She'll walk down the aisle, join the groom at the...
brentJul 21, 20192 min readThree Levels of ConflictLike the body needs blood flowing through its veins, so too does a story need conflict pulsing through its narrative. A body without...
brentJul 20, 20193 min readReveille + RegimenStarting out, I used to ask myself the wrong question: "What do I want to do today?" Answers included going to the movies, dining out...
brentJul 19, 20191 min readBack To The SutureWas curious this morning about a nasty wound a character suffers, what it would look like, what it would feel like. Short of injuring...