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MIKEL J. WISLER
A Storyteller's Quest for Meaning
Meaningful Science Fiction for a Better Future
How to Love the Suck of Rejection
Rejection sucks. And if you're an artist, you're going to face a lot of rejection. It's just part of life. It's part of the artistic...


Why Does Storytelling Even Matter?
Yes, I love science fiction. It is by far my favorite genre. But even more foundational than my affinity for this wonderful genre is the...


Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy: The Ultimate Smack Down!
Which genre is the best? Find out once and for all! Just kidding. How the hell could one even sort that out? Not to mention the fact that...


Write What You're Curious About
Write what you know, it is said. Well, I know what I'm curious about. So, I tend to start from there. Getting to explore fascinating...


The Evolution of Short Films Part 4
In the fourth episode of my series of free videos aimed at helping new filmmakers, I share some advice for new screenwriters. Over the...


Small Moves: Staying Motivated is Hard!
Given that Contact is on my mind these days, I can't help but be reminded of the running theme in the film where Ellie's dad instructs...


300 Per Day: My 2017 Writing Challenge
Happy New Year! I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty freakin' happy to have 2016 behind me. And in talking with a lot of people, it seems to...


My Year in Reading (2016)
In total nerd fashion, I keep track of what I read every year. I've been doing this since 2001, believe it or not. Back then I was a busy...


Do Bookstores Still Matter: An Indie Author's Take
Being an indie-published author is both exciting and incredibly--at time unbelievably--challenging. The opportunity to see one's work...

His sees a film of himself committing that hasn’t happened yet.
Can it be changed?
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