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Lord of the Music: A Brief History of Musical Storytelling

August 12, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

For literature enthusiasts and film enthusiasts alike, there is one story with which everyone is more or less familiar: The Lord of the Rings. Today, we focus on the series's music.

Book Talk, Movie Weekend, My Writing

Lord of the Music: Elements of Storytelling

August 6, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

For literature enthusiasts and film enthusiasts alike, there is one story with which everyone is more or less familiar: The Lord of the Rings. Today, we focus on how Tolkien tells a story.

Book Talk, Music, My Writing, Writers' Resource

Lord of the Music: Introduction

August 3, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

For literature enthusiasts and film enthusiasts alike, there is one story with which everyone is more or less familiar: The Lord of the Rings. Today, we focus on the series and its root in epic, myth, and fairy-stories.

Book Talk, Special Guest, Tips and Tricks

The Love Interest Trap – Nancy O’Toole Merservier

July 30, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Special guest Nancy O'Toole Merservier, author of the Red and Black superhero series, explains the one annoying trope nearly every superhero story falls prey to.

Book Talk, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Muse

July 9, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Your writer's muse is giving you wonderful ideas, but she's pretty flaky. Here are five ways to make sure she doesn't leave you high and dry.

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