Class Review: Judy Blume – Y.A. Writing

This entry is part 87 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Judy Blume teaches writing (Master Class) is an excellent class. I took it the first time in 2018, as part of my learning process for the mystery novel that I’ve been working on. A few Highlights or take aways from the class. Authors are a little different because they have and create their stories, but […]

Malcolm Gladwell – Creative Writing

This entry is part 85 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Malcolm Gladwell is an excellent teacher. I listened diligently to his class the first time, took notes, and worked on my own story. Since then I’ve played his class in the background listening to it repeatedly. Each time I get a little more from the class that I didn’t grasp before. His case studies are […]

Class Review: R.L. Stine – Y.A. Writing

This entry is part 83 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

In Progress Article… R.L Stine teachers writing for young audiences has been an excellent class. R.L. Stine is one of the favorite authors for my brothers when they were kids, and was one of the authors that got them to read. I find that fascinating. I’m still working through the class, so this article right […]

Class Review: Will Wright – Game Design

This entry is part 37 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

This class was amazing. I purchased this class before the yearly subscription service was available and absolutely loved it. I discovered that I really enjoyed the format and the teacher. Will Wright is one of my favorite game creators. His simulation games are some of the favorites even as an adult gamer. I have been […]

Class Review: David Mamet – Drama Writing

This entry is part 79 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

David Mamet‘s class is good. I learned a lot about character journeys, and using climax in story telling to keep the story moving, and to keep the pace in the middle flowing. A few Highlights or take aways from the class.   — in progress. I completed this class in early 2018. I’m reviewing this […]

Book Review: Gotham Writers Workshop: Writing Fiction

This entry is part 122 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Gotham Writers Workshop: Writing Fiction Publishing: Bloomsbury, Author: Alexander Steele … notes comming soon … I purchased and read this book in Kindle book on ” March 25, 2014″ when I first started thinking about writing a mystery novel. I remember enjoying reading the book and feeling that I had learned a lot. I’ll be […]