Magic and Communication

For the next few weeks, I’m going to be talking about how magic changes things in your setting. This week, … more…

Laws and Punishment

There are many philosophies on punishment, but in medieval times, punishments were typically extremely harsh. Since prisons were (and are) … more…

Well, another day, another quarter. This year is flashing past me. I posted some goals for the quarter, so let’s … more…

Ned Cuthbert was the first person to steal a base in professional organized baseball in 1863 or 1865, depending on … more…

For hundreds of years, the police and the army were one and the same for most civilizations. They were charged … more…

One of the the most famous introductions in the history of television is from Law and Order. This division of … more…

For the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about creating legal systems in your fantasy world. Even if your plots … more…

It’s the last Sunday of the month, so I’m giving an update on where I am with my writing. I’m … more…

One of my favorite books, as cliche as it sounds, is the Lord of the Rings. The prose, the ideas, … more…

Last week, I discussed how using restrictions can increase your creativity. This week, I’m going to advocate the opposite. Ignore … more…