Tag: writing
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Experimental Theatre “How to Build a Dictator” Just Published
I recently published “How to Build a Dictator,” which is a unique, immersive and experimental theatre piece originally performed in 2016 at the now-defunct Penang Performing Arts Centre. It was part of their Black Box Experiments theatre series, which included a bunch of unusual productions. I had decided that I wanted to act in this…
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In the Works: Cracks in the Universe – First Play in Three Years
Novel writing took a backseat in 2025. I’ll be back to it soon enough. These past few months – since September, I believe – I’ve been delving back into my writing roots and creating a play (or plays) for the first time in more than three years. I’ve missed play-writing, and once the ideas started…
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The Crack of Creativity
Today was a designated writing day. I’ve been very busy lately readying a new devised theatre show which opens next weekend that I haven’t had much time to write. My latest novel has been on my mind, as usual, and I’ve been eager to get back to it. I’m in part III and things are…
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Want to Experience Bad Writing? Watch Madame Secretary, Season 5, episodes 17-19
I don’t watch a lot of television, but when I do, I want to enjoy myself – not be preached at. Earlier this year, I started watching Madame Secretary. Honestly, the first season had some issues, especially early on, but I thought the writing got stronger and more creative as the show progressed into the…
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Publishing 7, Writing 8, Planning 9
I guess I’m hopelessly a writer. It doesn’t depend on how many are reading my works. They continue. I couldn’t stop them if I tried, and it’s all rather exciting. I’m on the brink of publishing my 7th novel, THE AFRICAN CONNECTION, which is part two of my new trilogy entitled THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY. …
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What is Writing Success?
When does a writer know when he or she is successful? Being “a writer” has certain connotations and sometimes embedded tangible requirements. Does he make a living from writing? Is her work critically acclaimed? Is he well-known? Does she garner respect from other writers? Do other people ask him to write? Is her author rank…
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Novel Writing: Time to Do the Heavy Lifting
I’m writing my first trilogy, and I must admit, the first 2/3s has come rather easily. Book one cruised by and set-up book two perfectly. Book two introduced some new characters and the adventure went farther, deeper, and more enjoyable than I could have anticipated. Even the ending flowed, setting up book three. But now,…
Author Mark W Sasse 