The ability to be a great writer stems from being a really great liar, so great that you can make up a story and believe it yourself. Where exactly does that talent come from? The guys at France’s Canal have a suggestion…
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Archives: October 2009
Steve Ogden Braincast #13
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online. In this episode, In this episode, I begin talking about my approach to story, beginning with inspiration and motivation. Where do the ideas come from? And how can you find the Secret Well of Ideas? Turn in and find out! Music by Tim Larkin.
Fire in the Sky, and Rocket Dowsing
This week in Space News, a couple of things to geek out about. First, Earth is making its annual trek through the Draconid Meteor field. The show should be reaching a fever pitch this evening. I myself saw one this morning at 6AM while walking the dog. I was foolish enough not to be looking last night. I’ll be looking tonight. If you’d like some advice on watching yourself, check THIS.
Second of all, the LCROSS project is nearing its goal, wherein we’ll be firing a doohickey (that’s the technical term, shut up) at the moon to see if it has water. Well, ice, really. Or vestiges of ice. But we want to know, dang it, and you may be able to see the fireworks your very own self. Look up! HERE‘s when and how. More info at CNN.
Moon Town interview on The Process Diary
I had an interesting conversation with Paul Caggegi a couple of weeks ago where we talked for about an hour. He in Australia and me in the US, we straddled the International Date Line and gabbed on… A little writing stuff, a little Moon Town stuff, life, the universe and everything. He’s released the conversation as a podcast episode for his excellent Process Diary.
