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Stereotypes
Stereotypes are our friends… up to a point. They are useful for planting images quickly into the reader’s head. However, for the sake of your character (and your writing), it’s imperative that you subvert that stereotype as quickly as possible.
We all have our preconceived notions of what a gang banger is. Or [...]
Posted: March 27th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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The Playboy Mansion
Some coach said to some team before some big game, “Act like you’ve been here before.” Even with my jaded views on American culture, it was hard not being awestruck standing on the ground where many a teenaged boy’s fantasies began– The Playboy Mansion.
The event was a Safari Brunch Benefit celebrating the 30th Anniversary of [...]
Posted: October 18th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
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