I’m not objecting or anything…just curious who or what authority picked that age. comments

Juss: “Why do I get to learn the Ancient Art of Butt-Wop while she learns piano.” comments

Editing Prospero Regained today…I may post a Writing Corner article tomorrow or Friday, if I finish early. It is great fun to visit with the Family Prospero this last time. The thing that makes me happiest is that in this version Theo, who has always been my personal favorite but who never came over very…

My oldest son tends to make funny versions of words he doesn’t quite remember.  He’s listening to The Fellowship of the Ring on tape and just got to the scene at the river by Rivendell. He could not remember the world Nasgul, so he called them Necrobagels. I thought that was really funny. comments

Most of you may have seen this, but I thought it was so good that I would copy post it, too. Next week: Plot and the Poetics ——————————————————————————————————– Here is the John C. Wright patented one-session lesson in the mechanics of how to write fiction. A word of explanation: I wrote the following to a…

So…I’ve promised the Talking Boys that I will give them a weekly “Moderator’s Class” in how to moderate a roleplaying game. But…my mind is kind of blank. So, I would be grateful for any comments y’all might have on what makes a good roleplaying game master or good storytelling in general. (Because, in truth, isn’t…

“Real” Quidditch.  No words can convey… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UfPij5ABdo comments

So…we are playing a roleplaying game. John and some friends are sitting around talking about whether or not certain characters are evil. Suddenly, John says, “Wait! I know how to tell.” He turns to me, “Jagi, that guy over there. How attractive is he?” I reply, “He’s really handsome.” He turns back to the others. “He…

Hello, Folks, and welcome to 2011. This week, instead of our regular column, we have the Wright Family’s New Year Letter, complete with pictures, including a rare picture of the Cherubim, who has not previously appeared in any online post. Next week, we will continue our regular Wright’s Writing Corner with a post on Aristotle’s…

Venue: The Bad-Ass Faeries Blog and Website Pay: by-line only* (this is a joint promotional effort and not for profit in any regard) Deadline: None Word Count: 1000 to 3000 words (word limit strictly enforced)   The BAFB&W is looking for short articles about various Bad-Ass Faeries in world mythology. We are not looking for…