by G.L. Breedon | Sep 20, 2023 | Science, Science Fiction, Writing-Craft
I recently watched this youtube video about how to use seven short prompts to have AI write a novel for you. It bothered me, because I feel that if you are going to do that then you need to tell people the book they are buying was really written by AI, but also...
by G.L. Breedon | Aug 6, 2017 | Writing Update, Writing-Craft
I’ve been silent because I’ve been writing. I’ve finally finished the first draft of RSG Volume 2, called for now The Lost Temple. It’s a little over 300,000 words right now. I’ll trim some and add some (for the Miscellany at least)....
by G.L. Breedon | Apr 8, 2016 | TV, Uncategorized, Writing-Craft
(Note: This was supposed to be a short blog that turned into a massive rant. Sorry!) Let’s face it: I’m awful at blogging. When I have the inclination, (which is not often) I don’t usually have the time, and when I have the time, I rarely have the inclination or...
by G.L. Breedon | May 2, 2013 | Books, Film, TV, Writing-Craft
Storytelling is not easy. I know this because I see and read bad story telling all the time. It’s no easy task to create an interesting idea with an exciting plot and engaging characters. I’ve decided that a fun blog post might be listing off the things I’ve learned...
by G.L. Breedon | Dec 12, 2012 | Fantasy, Film, Ideas, Science Fiction, Writing-Craft
image source: kryptonradio.com I’ve been thinking for a while about the redundancy factor in film and television, especially where sci-fi is concerned. Hollywood has always had an addiction to remakes (now called reboots to sound more modern I suppose). How...
by G.L. Breedon | Jun 7, 2012 | Books, Writing-Craft
Two articles (LA Times and Time Magazine) I read recently got me to thinking about the difference between genre fiction and literary fiction – what those differences are, if it matters, how those distinction affect me as a writer, and how the idea of genre vs....