In contrast to linear, chronological narrative, a layered narrative plays with time sequence to reveal character bit by bit and to build curiosity and suspense.
By keeping the expressions and clothing of my minifigs consistent, I give them identity and personality. Writers must do the same with characters.
A preview of October's blog posts, which will explore what Lego building can teach us about writing short stories and novels.
I celebrate the first anniversary of my blog and talk about my plans for it in the coming year.
Are writers "everyday sadists" because we ratchet up conflicts and place our protagonists in dire and painful circumstances?
My thoughts on the Jewish High Holy Days, the concept of Teshuvah, or Repentance, and being a real friend rather than using another person.
I replaced the old iWeb template for my website that I designed myself with a professionally developed WordPress template.
After posting about the "shoulds" of social media, I had the good fortune to attend a Toolbox Workshop given by the Austrialia children's author Christopher Cheng. The 20 workshop attendees…
When I was in middle and high school, I wanted to be popular, more than anything else in the world. However, my weak social skills rendered that goal pretty much…
In my first two months on Instagram, I've gotten to know a lot of Lego builders and photographers, and I'm honored that some of my favorite Lego people there have…