The Other Point of View
Screenwriting is a complex art. It has demanding rules, and success is rare. Like swordplay, it takes focused study of the art to master the basics. It has variations from medium to medium…feature films have a different format than sitcoms,…
Slow The F— Down…
If I could only ever do one thing to improve my fencing, it would be slow work with a competent partner. It’s the mother of all good technique, it’s the best teacher there is. In one bout of slow work,…
At the tip of the sword
Martial arts is so much easier than writing, sometimes. It might just be that I am newer at one thing than the other. A houseguest for a few days not only costs me my buffer of pre-written blog posts, but…
Take a break and behead the flowers
Lilac. Sage, Lavender, Mint, Cedar. Grass, and the scent of leaves, with a hint of ocean and river just under all of it. If you pay attention, you can actually smell the different scents put out by the different trees….
Marathon Training
One of my oldest friends is running her first marathon this weekend. It’s one hell of an achievement. She put her foot on the path some time ago, when she was a much larger woman, used to a life of…
Risk of Death
Risk of death. It’s on the waiver. Always has been. You can die while practicing our art. It’s not even remotely likely, but it’s still a risk everyone of my students has to accept when they train. It’s more likely…
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