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Fun and Creative Summer Projects for Fathers and Sons
Summertime is the time for getting outside and having some fun. And there are lots of traditional ways to do this but this article looks at some unusual and different ways to enjoy the summer. The focus here is on projects that adults and children or teens can do together and with an eye toward learning and or making things. And although the title of this article says for fathers and sons all the... (posted by Will 2 years 332 days ago.)
Summertime is the time for getting outside and having some fun. And there are lots of traditional ways to do this but this article looks at some unusual and different ways to enjoy the summer. The focus here is on projects that adults and children or teens can do together and with an eye toward learning and or making things. And although the title of this article says for fathers and sons all the... (posted by Will 2 years 332 days ago.)
A Look at the Medieval Castles of Japan
When we think of Medieval castles we seldom think about Japan. But Japan went through a very long period of feudal warfare and as a result hundreds of fortress like castles were built. They look significantly different than their European counterparts but functionally they are much they same. They were meant to protect the people inside from all sorts of dangers. This article reviews some of the medieval castles in... (posted by Will 3 years 13 days ago.)
When we think of Medieval castles we seldom think about Japan. But Japan went through a very long period of feudal warfare and as a result hundreds of fortress like castles were built. They look significantly different than their European counterparts but functionally they are much they same. They were meant to protect the people inside from all sorts of dangers. This article reviews some of the medieval castles in... (posted by Will 3 years 13 days ago.)
Lamentation by Ken Scholes - Epic Fantasy Book Review
This is an epic fantasy novel that doesn't follow the now very over used formula that so many books in the genre follow yet it still stays comfortably within the genre. This makes a refreshing change. Add to this a heap of imagination and a talent for clear writing and you have a great book. If you read the genre you know the plot. A young man or woman is thrust into a situation that he or she... (posted by Will 3 years 75 days ago.)
This is an epic fantasy novel that doesn't follow the now very over used formula that so many books in the genre follow yet it still stays comfortably within the genre. This makes a refreshing change. Add to this a heap of imagination and a talent for clear writing and you have a great book. If you read the genre you know the plot. A young man or woman is thrust into a situation that he or she... (posted by Will 3 years 75 days ago.)
How to Write a Massive Battle for your Epic Fantasy Novel
If you are writing an epic fantasy novel you are no doubt thinking in big broad strokes. This is of course the point of fantasy that is epic. And one of the key components of this kind of novel is the big battle where forces of good and evil typically meet, often at the climax of the story. This article will give you tips on how to write these scenes well and will give you some pointers on the... (posted by Will 3 years 106 days ago.)
If you are writing an epic fantasy novel you are no doubt thinking in big broad strokes. This is of course the point of fantasy that is epic. And one of the key components of this kind of novel is the big battle where forces of good and evil typically meet, often at the climax of the story. This article will give you tips on how to write these scenes well and will give you some pointers on the... (posted by Will 3 years 106 days ago.)
A Guide to Medieval Weapons for Fantasy Writers
If you write fantasy or are thinking about writing fantasy you probably are going to have medieval weapons in your created world. Today's reader of fantasy is very savvy when it comes to weapons and armor and you want your writing to be accurate and to make sense when it comes to weapons. They are often a big part of the story. In this article I explain some important things about medieval weapons, how to... (posted by Will 3 years 245 days ago.)
If you write fantasy or are thinking about writing fantasy you probably are going to have medieval weapons in your created world. Today's reader of fantasy is very savvy when it comes to weapons and armor and you want your writing to be accurate and to make sense when it comes to weapons. They are often a big part of the story. In this article I explain some important things about medieval weapons, how to... (posted by Will 3 years 245 days ago.)
Creative Shoebox Diorama Ideas for the School Season
Shoebox Dioramas are a part of every school year and in just about every grade they serve as a wonderful learning tool. They are used to learn the arts and crafts of making things and they are used to also learn about subjects. This article shows you some creative ideas from both the arts and crafts aspect and the learning aspect. The Arts and Crafts of Shoebox Dioramas There are a lot of common... (posted by Will 3 years 251 days ago.)
Shoebox Dioramas are a part of every school year and in just about every grade they serve as a wonderful learning tool. They are used to learn the arts and crafts of making things and they are used to also learn about subjects. This article shows you some creative ideas from both the arts and crafts aspect and the learning aspect. The Arts and Crafts of Shoebox Dioramas There are a lot of common... (posted by Will 3 years 251 days ago.)
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