Monthly Archives: July 2018

Why Galactic Christendom Is Fresh and New

Friend of the blog Bradford C. Walker has put up a crowdfund for his novel project, Star Knight Saga to pay for all the necessary editing and artwork. Star Knight Saga is a tale of Lord Roland of the Solar … Continue reading

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More on the Lack of Romance in Modern Media

I’ve talked about the denigration of romance in modern media before, and once again, my social media friend Misha Burnett hits it out of the park with a post on Google Plus. One thing I’ve noticed in recent TV and … Continue reading

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A Beginner’s Guide to Kishoutenketsu

WARNING: Spoilers for Doki Doki Literature Club below the fold. Kishoutenketsu (起承転結) is a four-act storytelling structure common in China and Japan. Unlike the Western three-act structure, it does not require conflict to function, though it can nonetheless have it. … Continue reading

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