Comic books often end up overlooked as examples of serious storytelling. Yet a lot of the stories that make it to those colourful pages draw their inspiration from the world's most esteemed pieces of prose. So here are a few examples of the connection between these grand worlds of fiction.
A poem that I wrote very quickly upon hearing the (then) new Norma Jean single [Mind over Mind]. I love it when inspiration strikes and refuses to let go until you've squeezed the juices out of its fruit, and thus I have always enjoyed this piece a lot.
During my time at University, a Philosophy professor of ours would give his students a very special assignment in their final year - their own, personal Manifesto on any issue they deemed fit. To this day, this remains of my favourite works. So here it is again, revised and still kicking.
A look at 5 modern writers who pioneered the art of concision and literary minimalism.
This article explores eight guitarists that any novice guitar player can look to for wisdom and inspiration.
Fixer Upper is one of my earliest short stories, and one that I had once submitted to a Flash Fiction competition. It remains to be my only attempt at a story of its kind, but it's an honest one nonetheless, and thus, after rediscovering it, I decided that it should see the light of day.
Just a few arbitrary tips on how to face the blank page and come out on top.
In this curt essay, we take a brief look at the social ostracism and ridicule that may come with the territory of appreciating a particular musiclal genre and its sub-categories.Focusing on the stylistic directions of contemporary Metal, we explore the phenomenon of 'elistism' and its consequences.
A music journalist's inside tips on how to review a live concert and how to write a gig review. Learn how to get in, what to bring, and what can go wrong.
During my time at University, a Philosophy professor of ours would give his students a very special assignment in their final year - their own, personal Manifesto on any issue they deemed fit. To this day, this remains of my favourite works. So here it is again, revised and still kicking.
This brief album-reviewing guide by a music journalist provides thoughtful insight for those who want to improve their music-critiquing skills.
During my time at University, a Philosophy professor of ours would give his students a very special assignment in their final year - their own, personal Manifesto on any issue they deemed fit. To this day, this remains of my favourite works. So here it is again, revised and still kicking.
What happens when you actually have to sit and talk with a musician about their craft? Here are some tips on how to handle an interview with a musician.
During my time at University, a Philosophy professor of ours would give his students a very special assignment in their final year - their own, personal Manifesto on any issue they deemed fit. To this day, this remains of my favourite works. So here it is again, revised and still kicking.
This article is planned as the first in a series of brief essays that deal with anything from our innermost darkest traits, to the lights that shines through them.