Why it works: “Ramona the Pest”

Nathan Bransford, TVWriter™’s favorite publishing know-it-all, gives us advice that most writers for all media and genres desperately need. This time around he goes right to the heart of things and tells us why one of the most successful children’s books of all time works.

by Nathan Bransford

A lot of the writing advice out there focuses on what NOT to do. “Why it works” is my occasional series where I take books I love and try to pinpoint what the author does especially well.

Beverly Cleary’s recent passing led me to revisit one of my favorites from my childhood: Ramona the Pest. read article

Stacey Jones: LOKI S01 E03 Review

NOTHING BUT SPOILERS (Because That’s How You Learn) #9
by Stacey Jones

EDITOR’S ALERT: This is the  first part of Stacey Jones’ discussion of Loki and its place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Or is it the Marvel Televerse? The real universe, maybe? My mind, it be a’wondering.

Anyway, like it says in the title of this post, a world of SPOILERS awaits below the thin red line. Oh, and also an assumption that you’re familiar with the MCU!

Loki – LAMENTIS

Root words are important! read article

Cartoon: ‘Weeds’

For those who need it, cartoonist-philosopher Grant Snider presents a botanical view of creativity. (No, he isn’t telling us to “veg out.” Quite the opposite, as you shall see.

More of Grant Snider’s sensitive perception of humanity and creativity at Incidental Comics, HERE

Last Week’s Most Important Cord Cutting Developments – 6/25/2021

Cord Cutters News gives us the latest on the cord cutting front. This time around: Peacock Lands on Fire TV, Comcast/Roku Rumors, and More!

Cord Cutters Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tUZA7GiIZPaUu4FQXnFYA read article

America’s Top 10 Broadcast & Streaming Shows 6/29/21

Here’s our latest visit to the weekly Nielsen Top 10 site, loaded with absolutely free info for whomever wants and/or needs it. Which is you, of course. Have a sneak peek:

tv total viewing
for last week

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