Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays – November 9, 2018

By Steve Laubeon November 9, 2018

Today’s video is designed to make you think more deeply about art. Especially the intentionality of great art.

Understanding the use of light and shadow, which directs your eye when looking at art, can help you view book-cover design in a new way. Bad cover designs make you look at the wrong part of the cover. Great covers help you focus on what is most important.

Let’s learn from the master, Rembrandt:

(I recommend watching it full screen. The video is 7 minutes long. The last minute is a commercial for the sponsor of the show.)

Fun Fridays – November 2, 2018

By Steve Laubeon November 2, 2018

Today’s cartoon shows how an author can control a free-spirited character. With hilarious results.

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A Writer’s Phobias

By Bob Hostetleron October 31, 2018

This world can be a scary place. It is filled with “ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night,” as the old Scottish prayer puts it. It can be especially scary for writers, believe it or not. Even though we don’t get out much. Maybe because we don’t get out much. Sure, there’s a phobia for just about everything; but some are more acute or common among …

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Fun Fridays – October 26, 2018

By Steve Laubeon October 26, 2018

This is fun! Watch the whole thing and see if you are a good observer.

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Fun Fridays – October 19, 2018

By Steve Laubeon October 19, 2018

Tim Hawkins is a favorite comedian. This new video is no exception! HT: Dan Balow (blame this one on Dan) For more video fun by Tim Hawkins, visit his site: https://timhawkins.net/blogs/video

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Fun Fridays – October 12, 2018

By Steve Laubeon October 12, 2018

Stefan Xidas has Down Syndrome and a dream of singing the National Anthem before a Chicago Cubs baseball game. His wish came true a month ago. And, as promised, he now has raised over $20,000 for Special Olympics at this GoFundMe page. This one simply gave me a joy-filled smile. Hope it does the same for you. The full song is below in a second video. Dreams can come true.

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Fun Fridays – October 5, 2018

By Steve Laubeon October 5, 2018

For all you band geeks. With high-school football in full swing across the U.S., I thought you might enjoy the creativity of this trombone section from China Springs, Texas. 90 seconds of sheer concentration. One mistake might put someone in the hospital!

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Fun Fridays – September 28, 2018

By Steve Laubeon September 28, 2018

I love the whimsy and creativity of this chalk artist, David Zinn. What a way to brighten your day! Below is another two minutes where the artist describes his process. HT: Naomi Van Liew

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Writers Jokes – Fun Fridays – September 21, 2018

By Steve Laubeon September 21, 2018

The following are not original. Collected from the Internet with glee. Enjoy! Feel free to come up with your own in the comments below. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. When asked to define “great” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, …

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Fun Fridays – September 14, 2018

By Steve Laubeon September 14, 2018

This little cat video reminded me of writers conferences. Every writer at the conference is calmly eating their meal…then SUDDENLY an agent walks by!!!!! See for yourself at the 45 second mark.

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