[Write the Story] An Interview on TV
Prompt: An Interview on Live TV Words: bishop, impish, amoeba, sheep, denim, jet, apricot, sepia, nipple, bellow Story “Thirty seconds to air. Thirty seconds.†Bishop adjusted the fall of his sepia denim jacket for the last time. “Ten seconds!†The PA’s bellow drowned out the butterflies building up in his gut. The PA stopped by […]
[Spotlight Post] Old Friends Rediscovered and Retiring Icons
This is NOT a memorial post – dadgumit. It’s almost Christmas and I want happier topics. I got them in the last couple of days. I wish Terry Dorsey all the best in his retirement. Dorsey worked for KPLX when my dad started working in radio in Dallas/Fort Worth. Dad came to DFW to work […]
[Writer Posts] Using TV for Fun and Characters
I watch too much television. It’s true. I do. But I love it – for the most part. There is a lot of crap out there, but there’s some good stuff. I’ve used my time watching TV to help refine some of my own writing – seeing character relationships that work, figuring out genres and […]
[Writer Post] Using Other Media to Enhance Writing
This isn’t a fan fiction post – this time. This is an “I truly believe in using other media for inspiration” post. Other media – like television, movies, and even music – can inspire and enhance your writing. Not only does it help provide plot bunnies for future projects, but can help with the study […]
Writer Post – Fall Has Arrived
It’s a new season. Fall is upon us. And as I started this blog post – twice – today, the only thing I came up with to write about was…television. I’m a TV watcher. I am. I grew up with television. I have professional “heroes” that are mostly television writers and creators. I even earned […]