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About Char of inkydancestudios

Writer by nature and for the soul. Educator for life. Artist for love. Passion: All things good and true.

Aging Fictional Protagonists: A Dilemma

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Alexandra Alter interviewed authors of fiction for the WSJ July 1, 2011. Huge conundrum for mystery writers of aging protagonists: What happens when that energetic young detective (or whomever) after ten or twenty years of chasing desperadoes finds himself/herself now … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Gilbert’s Ted Talk–Secrets about Artists and Geniuses

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios
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Two TEDs every writer needs to know

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Writing well demands solid and unique ideas presented in an appropriate format. The ideas: TED, Technology Education and Design, curated by Chris Anderson, finds the latest and the best in creative, innovative, and intelligent thought.  Treat your muse to the … Continue reading →

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Perception Video Quizes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Dr. Daniel  Simons and his assistant Christophe Chabris , in the1990’s, created a sixty-second perception test that required people to watch a video.  This little brain-test quiz is now world famous.  Even though this video and his subsequent ones are … Continue reading →

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The Talk–The Time

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

The Talk–The Time “Very well,” says I, “let us go to the Ferry.” “Yes, it’s red,” she said resignedly.  “Now you see why I can’t be perfectly happy.  Nobody could who has red hair.  I don’t mind the other things … Continue reading →

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Frog Leap Test

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Char of inkydancestudios

Second Graders in China have no problem solving this problem. Frog Leap Test The solution isn’t so obvious to those of us with older minds.

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