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This American Ex-Wife syllabus

Men Yell at Me • 174 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
📚 Literature Reading Writing Books Stories
  1. The author found her passion for reading and writing through a journey of rejection and self-discovery, eventually earning an MFA in creative writing.
  2. The author's MFA experience involved a lot of reading and writing, but she struggled to tell the truth in her writing, overcoming fear over time.
  3. The author shares a list of books that inspired her while writing her own book, focused on narratives of women breaking norms and finding new paths.

Related by marriage.

Soaring Twenties • 170 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Family Humor Relationships Stories
  1. The writer reflects on the humor and dynamics of being related by marriage to an unconventional and fun-loving family.
  2. Despite differences in lifestyle, the writer appreciates the tight-knit, unpretentious support network of their in-laws' family.
  3. The story highlights how relationships formed through marriage can bring unexpected, amusing, and enriching experiences.

Unmarked Graveyard: Hart Island Stories

well, actually • 452 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture History Art Stories Community
  1. Hart Island in New York City is America's largest public cemetery with over a million buried there, including various individuals with unique stories.
  2. The island lacks headstones or plaques, and many individuals buried there remain anonymous with explanations for their burial hard to find.
  3. Hart Island is now open to the public with tours available, and efforts are underway to document the island's history and identify those buried there.
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Go Long into Season No. 4...

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 294 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Podcasts Interviews Stories
  1. Season No. 4 at Go Long is focused on delivering substantive stories about football.
  2. The content will include humanizing player profiles, deep dives into teams, and authentic stories.
  3. The platform remains completely independent, fueled by readers, and will feature contributions from renowned writers in the industry.

Breaking the Screenplay

Development Hell • 236 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
📚 Literature Writing Development Stories
  1. Rules in screenwriting can be flexible and breaking them can lead to creative breakthroughs.
  2. Working on personal projects without external pressure can allow for creative experimentation.
  3. Challenges and frustrations can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities and new directions.

Start the week #61

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 8 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
📚 Literature Writing Videos Stories Experiments Letters
  1. Genuine writing should focus on conveying emotions and sentiments rather than just technical brilliance.
  2. When writing, aim to connect with the reader on a heartfelt level rather than just impressing them with technical skills.
  3. Writing with genuine emotion and sentiment can have a more profound impact on readers than technically impressive but emotionally lacking content.

How We Get More Representation in Art

Inland Nobody • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Representation Stories Creators Movies Perspectives
  1. Increased discussion on representation in art arises due to a desire for art that reflects different identities and perspectives.
  2. The stories that get told in movies are crucial, as the narrative significantly impacts how a film is perceived and received.
  3. Having more diverse perspectives in filmmaking is essential to sharing a variety of stories and ensuring representation from different identities.