Introduction: Who is P. Djèlí Clark and Why Should You Care? Ah, the allure of a fantasy world—where myth and reality blur, history takes flight, and folklore gains a pulse. Enter P. Djèlí Clark, an author whose storytelling transcends mere escapism to serve up lessons in history, identity, and the sheer scope of what speculativeContinue reading “Unveiling the Supernatural: The Fantasy Worlds of P. Djèlí Clark”
Category Archives: Storycraft
Quentin Tarantino and the Art of Non-Linear Storytelling
Quentin Tarantino’s Cinematic Revolution If the 1990s were a renaissance for indie films, then Quentin Tarantino was its Michelangelo. Bursting onto the scene with “Reservoir Dogs” in 1992, this self-taught filmmaker didn’t just nudge the boundaries of cinema; he annihilated them. Violent, verbose, and packed with vintage vibes, a Tarantino movie is an experience—almost aContinue reading “Quentin Tarantino and the Art of Non-Linear Storytelling”
Remembering the Legendary Billy Wilder: His Contribution to Screenplay Structure
Introduction: The Man, The Myth, The Screenwriter Billy Wilder is a name that evokes both nostalgia and reverence in the realms of cinema and screenwriting. Born in 1906 in Sucha Beskidzka, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Wilder navigated an extraordinary life that saw him flee Nazi persecution, cross the Atlantic, and eventually find hisContinue reading “Remembering the Legendary Billy Wilder: His Contribution to Screenplay Structure”
Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’
Setting the Dark Stage: An Introduction to ‘Frankenstein’ and Gothic Literature In 1818, a novel was published that would forever change the landscape of literature and establish new paradigms in the Gothic narrative. That novel was Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. Born from a famous literary challenge among friends, including her then-lover Percy Shelley and Lord Byron,Continue reading “Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’”
Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir
Discovering Tamsyn Muir’s Universe In recent years, a new star has risen in the firmament of fantasy literature, illuminating fresh facets of the genre that had been in shadow. That star is Tamsyn Muir. Born in New Zealand, Muir started out like many writers do, with small publications and short stories, eventually graduating to feature-lengthContinue reading “Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir”
A.I. in Screen Trade 