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7 Basic Plots and How to Use Them

On March 16, 2024March 17, 2024 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

Stories are ubiquitous in human life, from the time we begin to make sense of the world to our final sentences. So learning how to tell them--and why--is essential.

Are Resumes Ever True?

On February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Reflections on telling nonfiction from nonsense.

Someday You’ll See Things Differently

On January 14, 2018January 5, 2026 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No matter how well you know a thing now, it will likely look different to you someday, after your next existential transition.

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