Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Where the Outline Fears to Tread
Last night I’d written a measly 90 words of a scene when I was rocked by an epiphany. One thing I’ve struggled with since I undertook rewriting The Century is not having a firm outline. Writing The Century When I originally wrote The Century, it was about 60,000 words, but that was only Book 1.…
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You Would’ve Done the Same
With a vibrant virtual reality, situations could be simulated that would rival reality. It would be great fun, but it would also be a helpful tool. In today’s court cases, the jury only imagines what a crime must have looked like. Sure, they can see photos of the aftermath. They can see video evidence. But…
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Two Years’ Worth of Books!?!
Halloween really is the best time of the year, when even non-geeks dress up and role-play as all manner of spooks. In keeping with last year’s tradition, Dorian and I — along with some pals — attended the Geek Gala put on by the esteemed Charlotte Geeks. I dressed as a pirate. They had a great backdrop…
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