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
Alpha is a distraction-free portable writing device from the creators of the Freewrite
The Freewrite Alpha is the most refined design yet from the team that created the nauseatingly-named Hemingwrite (previously at Boing Boing) and the slimmer clamshell Freewrite Traveler: portable word processors designed with prose in mind. The new model is an attractive, low-profile Kailh mechanical keyboard with a small monochrome display, 100 hours of battery life… READ THE REST
The cursor on this digital typewriter moves continuously while you write
This digital typewriter cursor moves continuously while you write. It's a lot of fun to use for stream-of-consciousness writing experiments, since taking a break from typing will cause a gap in the page. If you've never tried a stream of consciousness writing experiment, this is a great way to start. If you need to pause… READ THE REST
FInd multiple ways to say something with this handy sentence rephraser
This Sentence Rephraser by Ginger Software spits out a list of different ways to say the same thing. It's like a thesaurus, but for an entire sentence instead of just one word. Whether you're writing a paper or composing an email, it's a great way to rephrase an awkward sentence, or find a slightly different… READ THE REST
Cyber Monday Extended: Win big with two copies of The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for $40
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It's not too late to score Cyber Monday savings on this refurbished MacBook Air
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Didn't win Powerball? This Black Friday Doorbuster Deal might be your second chance.
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