14
Aug
15
Urban exploration on the deserted islands of Second Life
Think back to 2007. Remember Second Life hitting the news? We were all meant to be living there, meeting our partners and spending vast amounts of money in its virtual worlds. It’s still alive and well but some people moved out long ago.
25
Jun
15
Ira Glass on storytelling
Ira Glass of radio show This American Life talks to Public Radio International in this series of videos. Partly about storytelling but also covers some tips for starting a career as a storyteller. All very interesting.
06
Mar
14
Five obscure and captivating movies
Some movies hold a special place in your heart. They’re the kind that you stumble across at 1:30am on a Monday morning, watch bleary-eyed to the end and then spend years trying to remember their names. You spend the next few years insisting everyone should watch them.
28
Feb
14
Ten writing prompts
Stuck for something to write? Here are some prompts to kickstart things.
15
Feb
14
Is streaming changing the TV show as a concept?
In a great interview with Beau Willimon (the man behind the US remake of House of Cards), The Atlantic explores how original programming on services like Netflix has changed TV.
07
Feb
14
Get your heads together?
Is creativity a group activity or are we better off left to our own devices?
23
Feb
11