by Michael Mandaville | Jul 21, 2022 | Adventure, Creativity Resources, Writing
“If the Russians or the Chinese recruit a CIA case officer or FBI agent… maybe $1 million per year, in that range,” said a former Western intelligence professional who spoke on condition of anonymity. “We would actually pay less for someone on their side.” An...
by Michael Mandaville | Jun 20, 2022 | Writing
WRITING RESEARCH: In doing some research for my novel, I discovered that Portugal has an official list of approved names for its citizens. In other words, you cannot name your child just anything. It must be on the approved list. Some limitations: It’s a...
by Michael Mandaville | Jun 17, 2022 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Stuff
An aspiring writer was not sure how to start writing so I created this video using ACIDS. Sorry to disappoint, but this is not about hallucinogenics. A Technique to jumpstart the brain and the scene. Good...
by Michael Mandaville | Jun 16, 2022 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Stuff
Television Writing has become much more cinematic, daring and refined. “Breaking Bad” was not initially a popular show – and then it became a phenomenon. Check out this article: “How Netflix made Breaking Bad a hit – and why that...
by Michael Mandaville | Jun 1, 2022 | Writing
In revising my novel “Journey”, I am using a Technique which I call ”Thematic Realization”. In essence, I have the theme of ”The usual world thrown into imbalance.” The Style of my Novel: I was very influenced in writing this novel by my teenage hero...
by Michael Mandaville | Jan 4, 2022 | Fiction I've Worked On, Stealing Thunder Series, Writing
I wrote my “Stealing Thunder” novel series based upon the premise of a surging Chinese military, including the PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy). My predictions have come true with increased agitation between China and Japan, the Senkaku island...
