One of the better cinematic experiences of recent memory is the newest addition to the Marvel Franchise Black Panther, which has a phenomenal 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The original comic book, published in 1966, is credited to have introduced the first black superhero and the movie has the distinction of being the first mainstream … Continue reading Wakanda Fascination and Killmonger’s Logic
Author: samurainovelist
Japanese writer struggling to write a novel in English. My first published story was the flash fiction "Chocolate Soup" in the anthology "Opus 22" by Melius Scripto Press published in 2017.
(The ivory dragon on my avatar is a netsuke by the carver Rakuchu. I also carve netsuke as a hobby.)
Pictures of the Floating World
The term "floating world" has deeper meanings than at first glance.
How Bollywood Gets Away With It
If you think breaking writing "rules" will make you David Foster Wallace, you should first study how Bollywood movies break the rules.
Cultural Appropriation and Racial Segregation
Policing "cultural appropriation" stifles creativity and normalizes white supremacism.
Push and Knock
Distill your question when seeking feedback on your manuscript.
The Strange Hero’s Journey of Tim Burton’s “Batman”
When taking licence with the structure of your story, don't pull your punches.
Character Motivation
The conflict between two contrasting motivations is what projects character development.
The Bedpost of Intellectualism
Some books are like country clubs on a page.
Extended Metaphor
An extended metaphor can be a great thing if you can pull it off.
Narrative Voice in Science Fiction
Science fiction needs consistent narrative voice over long stretches of intricate exposition.
