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What can older stories tell us about modern storytelling?

Let’s look at the 1981 classic movie, Outland, and compare it to what it could have been.

A hospital visit, two full days of a writers convention and weeks of pain

I had planned to have Book 1 of the Burn the Sky duology out this month, but my mind has been buzzing with excitement for the next trilogy. A few new ideas have taken hold, and shifting between the creative flow of drafting and the critical focus of editing has been more difficult than I expected. On top of that, balancing writing with being a stay-at-home parent, handyman/renovator, and taking care of a toddler means I only get about three real workdays a week