A Broad Inspiration: Superheroes
October 21, 2024
A deep dive into this very broad genre to discover what parts of it have inspired my own writing! … More A Broad Inspiration: Superheroes
Category: Storytelling
Discussed storytelling practices in the video game, film or TV space
Christopher Nolan: Inspiration From An Auteur
September 9, 2024
Christopher Nolan is considered by many to be an auteur director. And his films have inspired my own works in a few different ways… … More Christopher Nolan: Inspiration From An Auteur
Canon: Why Is It So Hard To Maintain?
April 30, 2024
Canon is what is considered officially part of a story in a single fictional universe. But it’s often neglected. Why? … More Canon: Why Is It So Hard To Maintain?
The Expanse: Double The Inspiration
February 18, 2024
The Expanse TV series inspired me. Then I read the novels, and felt inspired all over again. … More The Expanse: Double The Inspiration
Story Adaptations: Why Can It Go So Wrong?
August 28, 2023
Translating a story from one medium to another isn’t a simple process, but it can be done in a respectful way. So why does it go so wrong, so often? … More Story Adaptations: Why Can It Go So Wrong?
A Controversial Inspiration: Star Wars
June 7, 2023
The Star Wars fanbase is… controversial. And the parts of Star Wars that inspired me are no different. … More A Controversial Inspiration: Star Wars
What Filmmaking Taught Me About Screenwriting
February 27, 2023
I’ve made a few films during my time at school and university. Each one taught me a valuable lesson about screenwriting. Let’s talk about what those lessons are. … More What Filmmaking Taught Me About Screenwriting
The Superpowers Of Nash: Vigor Abilities
August 10, 2022
Action. Fight scenes. They’re typically an entertaining part of the movie. But when you add powers and abilities into that mix? I think it becomes much more interesting. … More The Superpowers Of Nash: Vigor Abilities
Breaking Down The ‘Galaxy’ In Nash
June 21, 2022
My Nash series is set in 2429. As such, there’s a lot more to consider than just worldbuilding. We’re talking galaxy building. … More Breaking Down The ‘Galaxy’ In Nash
Kids Writing For Kids?
May 10, 2022
The stories that form the raw material for Highton Heroes were actually written by my 10 year old self. Which begs the question, can stories written by kids be used as raw materials for media to be consumed by kids? … More Kids Writing For Kids?
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