On January 1, 2034, unless something drastic changes with copyright law, the character of Superman will become a part of the public domain. That’s Superman, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, all that good stuff. The things that were introduced in that first year of the character. Superman is one of the rare characters that, if you read his early appearances, came fully formed: he was as he is, for the most part.

When I was four years old, I had an imaginary friend. But it wasn't a typical imaginary friend. It was a cat.

Are there some of us for which criticism is an act of love, and some of us from which criticism is an act of violence upon a thing?

So, I read a lot. 500 books a year, on average. I've made more an effort this year to read locally, and to read more current texts.

Between the economy, COVID hangover, and fertility issues, 2024 has been the year from hell: and it has affected my writing.

Act One of Sherlock has perfect structure.

Watson is educated on Sherlock's methods.

Watson makes a choice that will change his life forever.

A small scene that is pivotal to understanding all the scenes around it, Scene 05 of A Study in Pink.

Analyzing the fourth scene of BBCs Sherlock, when Watson first meets Sherlock.

Analyzing the Mike Stamford scene of Sherlock "A Study in Pink" using Conflict, Rule of Threes, and Conciseness.

Analyzing the second scene of Sherlock "A Study in Pink" using Story Circle, Four-Corner Opposition, Rule of Threes, and Conciseness.

Analyzing the first scene of Sherlock "A Study in Pink" using Story Circle, Four-Corner Opposition, Rule of Threes, and Conciseness.

Author Matthew LeDrew talks about why his book, "Newfoundland Literary Fiction," has been removed from the Engen Books production schedule.

When plotting a narrative, there are three main elements I think on: Character and Conflict we've covered. The third is Conciseness.

In storytelling, there's a balance between being effective and being efficient.

Sherlock's "A Study in Pink" is a masterful example of fusing character and theme into an organic, lived story.

Discover how conflict brings out character traits, and theme, in Sherlock: A Study in Pink!