Using TVTropes as a base of information, this incredible chart organizes story structure, archetypes, plot devices and more into a structure similar to the periodic table of elements. It's an incredibly cool project that puts the actually really useful storytelling knowledge of TVTropes into a more-teachable form.
The periodic table of storytelling
NaNoWriMo endorses AI, faces backlash, and struggles to clarify
National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, is an annual online literary festival that is celebrated every November. As the name suggests, the idea is to write a novel… READ THE REST
Fun facts about the BIC ballpoint pen (video)
If you want to try writing with a cheap plastic disposable pen, the BIC Crystal is the pen for you. I hate scribbling back and forth on a piece of… READ THE REST
Stephen King's shameless self-promotion on NY Times' "best books" list amuses and outrages
The New York Times has been steadily releasing portions of its 100 best books of the 21st century list over the last few weeks. The complete list is now available… READ THE REST
PDFs don't have to be annoying
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TL;DR: Step up your photo editing with a lifetime of Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for $19.99 — a powerful, fast, and user-friendly tool for managing and perfecting your shots. Whether it's sorting… READ THE REST
Tired of your PC's attitude? Fix it with Windows 11 Pro.
TL;DR: Don't give up on your PC yet. Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 (reg. $199). Have you thrown some side-eye at your computer recently? Maybe it's slow, clunky, or just… READ THE REST
