The Reason Why

As a bit of a media junkie I’ve always been drawn to things that tell a story. I would say that is the essence of entertainment. One could certainly enjoy themselves in a match of chess or a pick-up game of basketball but isn’t it more memorable and rewarding when the drama of an entire season plays out on the court? That is why this blog will not limit itself to just one method of storytelling but try to cover some of the best tales to come out of this modern age, wherever they may be found. Epic yarns can come in any package: a film, a novel, or even a video game. And although traditionally when a story is moved from one medium to another the results are less than palatable (e.g. just about any videogame adaptation of a film I can recall, or some terrible movie versions of well-loved books) would it not be wise to borrow or adapt some of the techniques/themes used in the best examples from each art form? I think so and hopefully anyone else who happens upon this site will come to think likewise. Mind you I have no credentials to speak of and no professional writing experience, just a student that is passionate about storytelling in all its forms. If you find the topics I discuss intriguing, please, send me feedback.