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Inside the Master's Imagination: Hayao Miyazaki's 50 Favorite Children's Books
There's no chance any of us will approach the filmmaker's genius, but understanding the creative DNA of his work might provide you some new and…
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Q&A: Author Louis Bayard Is Stuck in the Past
The novelist behind 'The Pale Blue Eye' and, more recently, 'The Wildes' discusses the evolution of his writing career, Hollywood adaptations of his…
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Q&A: Writer Attica Locke on Risking It All for Her Art
The best-selling author and 'From Scratch' creator/showrunner gambled everything she had on herself...and it worked
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The Real Reason Why 'Watchmen' Is So F@cking Great
Or: What Alan Moore's use of ambiguity in his seminal comic book series can teach you about storytelling (and humanity)
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Q&A: Author Candice Fox Isn't Afraid of the Dark
The bestselling crime novelist discusses her craft, compulsive creativity, and fascination with the worst of humanity
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Q&A: Comic Book Artist Colleen Doran Did It Her Way
The 'A Distant Soil' creator discusses how she carved out her own path in comics over more than four decades
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Q&A: Comics Legend Mark Waid Still Believes a Man Can Fly
With more than 1,500 comics behind him, from his beloved Superman to the iconic 'Kingdom Come' series, the writer reflects on his 40-year career and the…
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The 'Tension of Becoming' at the End of the World
In this exploration of liminal spaces in transitional narratives, we discuss the novel 'Station Eleven', the films 'Children of Men' and 'Barbie', and…
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Mood Board for My Debut Novel 'Psalms for the End of the World'
A glimpse at one of the techniques I used to help create my sprawling mosaic narrative
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Q&A: Writer Charles Soule on the Roads Taken and Not Taken
The STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC architect discusses his unusual journey to becoming a comic book writer and author
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What David Bowie Read (Or: 100 Ways to Make Yourself More Creative)
And if not more creative, at least a hell of a lot more interesting...
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Q&A: Comic Book Legend John Romita Sr. Through the Eyes of His Son
John Romita Jr. breaks down everything he learned from his late father about storytelling, parenting, and the pursuit of greatness
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