photo by giampaolo Gene Wolfe in an interview with Clarkesworld Magazine stated: “Realistic fiction is typically about a married couple, both college teachers. He’s cheating on her with a student, so she cheats on him with whoever’s handy. Angst abounds. How true is that story for the bulk of humankind? Realistic fiction leaves out far, …
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Meta Monday 5: What Realism Leaves Out
August 24, 2009 – 8:34 am
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By Keith
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Posted in Advice, Creative Life, Meta Monday, Writing
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Tagged Advice, Gene Wolfe, inspirational, Meta Monday, metafiction, writing
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d20 Metropolis: Rooftop Crossings
photo by jon So your PCs are on the rooftops, chasing after a random criminal, or perhaps a ripper (my renowned favorite via Cityscape). You hit the dilemma: in real cities, not every rooftop is the same height. But if they’re all different random heights, then the whole thing will grind to a halt the …
Meta Monday 4: The Only Time For Bravery
photo by Celeste “Can a man still be brave if he’s afraid?” he heard his own voice saying, small and far away. And his father’s voice replied to him. “That is the only time a man can be brave.” -George R. R. Martin A Game of Thrones We’re all going through some really trying times …
August 17, 2009 – 9:00 am
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By Keith
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Posted in Advice, Creative Life, Meta Monday
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Tagged fantasy, inspirational, Meta Monday, metafiction, quote, writing
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