Top 10 Storyboards in Alfred Hitchcock’s Films By Tony Lee Moral Alfred Hitchcock’s mastery of suspense wasn’t just in his direction but in his meticulous planning. Long before a scene was shot, he had already envisioned it through storyboards, ensuring that every frame contributed to the mounting suspense and tension. In my new book, Alfred Hitchcock […]
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Word by Word: The Art (and Struggle) of Daily Word Counts
By Jonas Saul Many people say they have a novel inside them. Is this true for everyone, and only few act on it? Or is just a baseless claim? Writing a novel means an individual must produce words with pen and paper or at a computer, with the latter being the preferred approach. The act […]
“The Astronomer” by Brian Biswas (Excerpts)
In The Astronomer, Brian Biswas weaves a captivating blend of magical realism and existential inquiry across a tapestry of short stories. The novel opens with a prologue that sets the stage for the unfolding narrative, introducing Martin Pasqual, a professor at the University of Illinois. During a meeting of the Peoria Astronomical Society, Pasqual encounters […]