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How I Write - Using "Plottr"

When writing novels and scripts, I am a 'moody' writer and select the tools that I feel are the most useful in the creative brainstorming moment. "Plottr" fits the bill well in many cases. It does one... ...more

Writing

September 26, 2024•0 min read

How I Write - Using "Plottr"

Chinese Maneuvers & Fiction Writing

Amazing how the world of fiction eventually becomes some type of reality. Why is that? ...more

Writing

July 04, 2024•4 min read

Chinese Maneuvers & Fiction Writing

South China Sea Disputes

China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior

March 07, 2024•0 min read

South China Sea Disputes

Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx

The Phalanx system is a US navy ship defense. An anti-missile machine gun which was first used in 2024 in an actual shootdown - but's been around forever. ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior

February 20, 2024•1 min read

Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx

Create Your Own Systems: A Checklist

Systems Can Multiply Your Efforts to Achieve Your Goals...Even Simple Ones ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Systems

October 30, 2023•3 min read

Create Your Own Systems: A Checklist

Create Your Systems: Improve Your Life

We Live Inside Hundreds of "Systems" - Why Not Use This to Your Advantage? ...more

Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar &SW-Systems

October 30, 2023•3 min read

Create Your Systems: Improve Your Life
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