James U. Rizzi
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Tips, Tricks, And Talks With a Beginner: Writing Horror
It is officially spooky season, and probably one of my favorite times of the year. The weather cools to brisk but comfortable. I'm not running to the AC or hosing myself down to keep me from burning up in the hot summer sun, but I'm also not layering up like I took an expedition to the arctic. Here in New England we just conveniently call it hoodie weather. One mildly heavy garment of clothing that you can wear over and over again without arousing suspicion. The beautifully calming prelude to winter marks with it one of my favorite holidays culminating at the end of October, Halloween. Granted for a lengthy period of time the commercial Christmas season has tried to extinguish its jack o lantern glow by invading its space, to no avail. I, like many other people, enjoy the holiday and the month surrounding it for one simple reason, it’s easy. Unless you're dressing up there isn't much planning. As an adult of course what you get is friends, family, an eerily calm atmosphere perfect for a bonfire and a reason to watch something scary. Probably the number one reason I love this time of year is it invites me to exercise writing in one of my favorite genres, the genre of horror. That's why for this particular column I decided to do a special writing horror edition.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Journal
Tips, Tricks, And Talks With a Beginner: Writing Tools - Part 2 Writer Block
Part 2 - Writers Block A common problem amongst most writers is the dreaded writer's block… Nope, too formal. I wanted to start this article by saying this… Eh, Nope, try again. Yep, you guessed it, I've hit the wall: that dreaded writer's block….How would they have guessed it? As a writer, you know it all too well…
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Journal
Why I'm a Metallica Fan
I've meant to write this particular piece for some time now, but two significant reasons have kept me from doing so. The first is that I needed the timing to feel right to showcase my endless adulation for my favorite musicians. The second is that I wanted to find a good headspace to write about them so I could do them justice. Metallica is approaching its 40th anniversary. In addition, they have recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album self entitled the Metallica Album, better known as the Black Album, so I feel the time has come to write this long-awaited love letter. And as far as finding a good headspace for writing, I have learned that there is no time like the present. So, here is why I became a Metallica fan.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Beat
Tips, Tricks, And Talks With a Beginner: Writing Tools - Part 1 Notebook
Part 1 Notebook: Being that this is my inaugural piece for Vocal Creators Chronicle, I want to state a few things right off the top. This may come as a shock to you all, but I am by no means an expert. In fact, I am a re-emerging writer of old, attempting to reclaim his craft once again. I consider myself back to where I started. So, in other words, I am, as the header states: a beginner. Don’t think of this as a masterclass or an expert exposé, but rather a fellow writer who is beginning a journey into self-discovery and determination to become the best he can be. This voyage should be taken hand in hand as I share with you what I learn along the way such as some tips, a few tricks here and there, and general discussion.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Journal
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By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Fiction
Planet X-29
Captain's log October 28th 2349 We've entered the fifth day of exploration on planet X-29 in the Canis Major Dwarf galaxy. Preparing to do a space walk at 1200 hours. From all points of interest and interior testing the viability of habituation seems fair to good. Air quality is at a 43 with low amounts of micro dust and or other air pollutants. Compositions of the atmosphere seem to be mostly oxygen rich, suggesting the possibility of other life forms already existing. Hypothesis still pending on the basis of no visual confirmation. Noted from entering the planet's atmosphere, a majority of the visible surface is liquid water. Dually noted upon landing, a large amount of that presumably liquid water is in a solid frozen state. Leaving the unknown variable of a habitable zone in question. More conclusive testing will be established during the afternoon's walk. Planet X-29 is orbiting a high mass star so the foreseeable habitable zones won’t be tidal locked. Gravity is pulling around 3.719 m/s squared, about the same as Mars and around 36% that of earth. Excluding the near freezing temperatures, low gravity, and slightly thinner air, there is a possibility of sustaining human life, with the accompaniment of our Biosphere buildings to insure maximum safety. More exploration and study of planet X-29 will be needed to be completed for a more reliable conclusion. For our sake and the sake of the future I can only hope that we found our new home.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Fiction
The Blossoming of the Marigolds
“Tell me again, the story of the dragon of Ellengrand, father.” “Alright then ma boy, never lack curiosity do ya? I’ve told the story bout’ a hundred times by now, but who am I not to make merry of the past?” The sharp night wind whistled through the sky and brushed the fire separating the two of us. A lick of embers traveled upward, disappearing to the sky. Father took a long draw from his ashwood pipe and began my favorite tale from the archive of his memories.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Fiction
Bop 'em On The Nose
“It's time for bed love, your parents will be here early in the morning to pick you up.” My grandmother tried to gently wrestle my great white shark plushie away from my pudgy little toddler hands. An odd choice for a youngster to pick a shark as a stuffed animal; especially amongst the choices of the cute, cuddle, and furry variety, but what can I say I love sharks. a large part of that being my grandfather's fault.
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Fiction
