/formula1There are several types of tires and they each have their specific strategic use. If you know a little bit more about the scenarios in which each tire compound could be used during each grand prix weekend, it makes watching the race exponentially much more enjoyable. I hope the b
/formula1Alex Albon F1 2 F1 podiums (Tuscany 2020, Bahrain 2020) Career-best championship finish: 7th (2020) 80+ F1 race starts (debut 2019) Pre-F1 3rd in FIA Formula 2 Championship (2018) GP3 Series race winner (2016) Multiple karting titles (2010–2012) _____________________
/first-novel-workshopNY Book Editors explores the debate between plot-driven and character-driven fiction. Plot-driven stories emphasize fast-paced events, cause-and-effect chains, and external action, with characters advancing the narrative through decisions (example: Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred
/first-novel-workshopMy novel is a character driven sci-fi story about a woman and her daughter, part of a secret psychic government program, who are key to thwarting an interdimensional being with ambitions for Earth.
/formula1[Boost Button]A driver-activated control on the steering wheel that lets a driver deploy stored electrical energy and engine power at any point on track. Boost can give a sudden surge of power or be spread out for longer effect. Strategic impact: Drivers use it to attack or def
/filmmakingAn excerpt from Donald Spoto's The Dark Side of Genius: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock. In Hitchcock's words...
/filmmakingThe Blade (1995, dir. Tsui Hark) — A highly stylized Hong Kong martial arts/wuxia film; Tarantino has called it out as a hidden gem. Rolling Thunder (1977, dir. John Flynn) — A gritty revenge thriller with William Devane; one of Tarantino's go-to exploitation/action obscurities.
/first-novel-workshopI am not a Scrivener expert by a long shot, but I have found a way of working with it that has helped me make progress in my novel. Happy to answer any questions about the tool where I am able.
/filmmakingIs anyone going to Sundance this year? What are you looking forward to? I've been to it three times over a decade ago when it seemed like a new filmmaker could still get discovered. Not sure if that is still the case. I also remember seeing many "stars" walking around pretty c
/first-novel-workshopWhat books have helped you on your journey to becoming a better fiction writer and why? I'll start. [Note: Please link to the author's website where possible. Thanks!] The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell It introduced me to the concept of the "monomyth" or he
/first-novel-workshopPen and paper, the printing press, word processors, mass-market paperbacks, e-books, these were all innovations in publishing that many naysayers warned would ultimately end the story-selling business. But after each new innovation, the market grew, though it had to evolve each t
/filmmakingI loved Wes Anderson's earlier films, but I've really struggled to care about The French Dispatch and Asteroid City. I hate to admit it, but they felt boring to me. In these last two, the only thing his eccentric characters and deadpan deliveries have truly perfected is style ove
/filmmakingBefore YouTube one of the best ways to learn about how to make a great film was by watching the "behind the scenes" clips included on DVDs. But no one did it better than the Criterion Collection. Silence of the Lambs is considered one of the best in their collection. In 2018
/first-novel-workshopNow that you've joined the workshop, how far along is your novel? Are you just staring or somewhere in the middle? Or are you lucky enough to already be revising your first draft?
/first-novel-workshopI want to connect with others who are starting or are in the middle of writing their first novel. I have been working on mine on and off for the past year and I think most writers would agree it can be a lonely endeavor. I am hoping to find some like minded souls who have embarke
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/lifestyleOK, this was just a way for me to avoid writing my novel, but I need to get in shape too and well... this came out of the ether. Hope someone finds it useful.
/artHey Digg writers - I've been using Scrivener (Windows version) for my first real attempt at writing a novel. Finding it super helpful for organizing my writing and staying flexible with projects. Anyone else love it or have a favorite writing tool?
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