Dr. Sean Introduction Parody, a term rooted in the Greek word “paroidia,” is a distinctive form of humor that involves the imitation and exaggeration of another work, artist, or genre, often to produce a comedic or critical effect. This form of artistic expression has been employed across various domains, including comedy, satire, pop culture, literature, film, and … Read more
I published Confessions of a Hallway Hustler: Another Shameless Wimpy Kid Parody on December 24, 2023. To launch, I ran a KDP Select Free Book promotion for 5 days, from 12/27 to 12/31. During that time, I ran ads on four platforms: BookBub, Facebook, Google Ads, and Amazon Ads. My plan was to send readers … Read more
I’m happy to announce that I just published Confessions of a Hallway Hustler to Amazon KDP. They say it’ll up to 3 days for the review process before it goes live. This little project grew in scope until it consumed a good chunk of the last few months. A valuable lesson is over-optimistic completion estimation. … Read more
I’m happy to announce that I finished the second draft of Confessions of a Hallway Hustler. I’ve started in on the third draft. My goal is to publish the ebook on Amazon by the end of December. I’m on pace to accomplish this. There are 41 chapters and almost 30,000 words. Here’s a rough version … Read more
I’m closing in on finishing the second draft of Confessions of a Hallway Hustler. My goal is to publish it this month. Here’s a current version of the to-do/punch list: To-dos V1 1. create outline2. dictate story3. transcribe dictations4. expand scenes5. revision — 2nd draft6. revision — 3rd draft (including punch list)7. copyediting8. design cover9. … Read more
I’m plowing my through the second draft of Confessions of a Hallway Hustler. I was hoping to be done with this draft a couple weeks ago. But you know how it goes. Most chapters are taking longer than expected to work my way through. I still haven’t decided on names for the characters, apart from … Read more
Here are 50 common criticisms of contemporary civilization, in no particular order: How To Use This List When creating a parody, use this list of common complaints as lenses through which to assess the target work. This will add depth and relevance to the parody, heightening its satiric bite. Here’s how: Select Relevant Criticisms First, … Read more
Introduction Definition of Parody and Its Relevance to Creative Writing Parody is a form of satire that imitates the style and content of an existing work for comic effect or critique.In creative writing, it serves as a powerful tool for exploring and understanding literary styles, themes, and techniques. Parody requires a writer to engage deeply … Read more
Introduction Close reading is a critical analysis approach focusing on understanding and interpreting a text’s details. This method involves examining aspects like word choice, sentence structure, thematic elements, and the use of literary devices. In literary analysis, close reading is essential as it allows readers to deeply engage with a text, uncovering layers of meaning … Read more
Introduction Definition of Literary Adaptation Literary adaptation is the process of transforming a written work, like a novel, play, or poem, into a new form. This new form can be a film, a television show, a stage play, a radio program, or even a video game. The essence of adaptation lies in the transfer of … Read more
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