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JUST HOW LUCKY ARE YOU REALLY?
Are you feeling lucky today? At the end of the post there’s a clip of some people who got very, very, very lucky. Astoundingly lucky. Don’t watch it if you have a heart condition. Sometimes though people make their own … Continue reading
WHY YOUR BOOK MUST HAVE A GREAT ENDING
So what did you think about how the Harry Potter series ended? Were you happy? Did you feel ripped off? It’s important to get the ending right as you’ll see at the end of this post. First: did you ever … Continue reading
WHAT YOUR DOG REALLY WANTS TO TELL YOU
If your dog could talk to you, what do you think he’d say? At the end of this post, you’ll find out; not what he’d say, because of course dogs can’t talk - BUT THEY CAN TEXT. But first, let’s … Continue reading
HOW TO PULL YOUR PANTS OVER YOUR OWN HEAD.
Now be honest: have you ever been so drunk you’ve tried to pull your pants over your own head? Would you like to see someone actually try to do it? Well, just stick around till the end of the post … Continue reading
THE POWER OF STORY: the third in my two-part series
Take a look at this and tell me what story it’s from. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MqCnCkEBUw&w=560&h=315] Okay, I’ll tell you at the end. First, let’s look at original ideas.
I GIVE AMAZON REVIEWS ONE STAR
In my view this has been a bad week for the business. First there was this: Crime novelist RJ Ellory has just been forced to apologize for posting fulsome online reviews of his own books under false names - while … Continue reading
Once upon another time: THE POWER OF STORY 2
We take another look at the power of story: the plot thickens. Los Olivos, California. Two guys walk along a timbered sidewalk past wine tasting rooms and gourmet restaurants. Jack is trying to jolly his pal Miles along as they … Continue reading
Once Upon a Time: THE POWER OF STORY
the power of story: part one You are sitting around a campfire, eating half charred brontosaurus steak. Your husband has been dragging you round by the hair all day and you have a headache. You’re looking forward to some … Continue reading
THOU SHALT COMMIT ADULTERY
a short history of the typo - and gee, I hope I spelled that right My first writing job was as a copywriter for a small advertising agency. Soon after I joined, the graphic artist told me a story about … Continue reading
ARE WOMEN SMARTER THAN MEN?
Are women smarter than men? Despite all those blonde jokes, I’ve always thought so. Here’s an example of what I mean. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR8i8gsGxLE&w=420&h=315] I’ll give my closing arguments to my case at the end of the blog: but first, onto … Continue reading
