There’s a sort of misunderstanding in the writing world which has become a myth. The myth is that a character must have an arc. Before I get too deep into why this is a myth, let’s define what it means to “have an arc.” In case you’re new to writing, the “arc” that some advisors …
Author Archives: Kurt Gailey
Smog
Smog is a wonderful word. Not used nearly enough, I’d say. There are a number of personages in my life who have started using the term inversion. The people I know who use this word aren’t even meteorologists. Inversion is a meteorological term meaning the atmosphere is layered. Certain portions of the layers are warm, …
Portal
Seeds of the word portal came from Latin, meaning a gate. The word has grown from that simple definition over the years, so it means not only a gate. A portal can also be a door, a simple opening, or an entryway to anything. Current definitions aren’t limited to hollow openings. In medical definitions especially, …
The Sixth Sense
In this article there are potential spoilers. Be warned. M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense is a movie which can be considered a masterpiece for a variety of reasons. It has all the necessary elements. The movie was initially advertised as a psychological thriller with mystery and suspense added. In each of those categories—thriller, mystery, …
To Do List
Things to do: Take time to be a kid. Explore nature. Give a compliment. Give a gift. Build something out of wood. Meditate by the light of a fire. Make your bed. Go to church / temple. Cultivate a garden. Decorate your space. Go to a concert. Go to a museum. Step away from work. …
