Tag: writing

• June 1, 2026

  Themes persistent in Project Sidekick

  In Project Sidekick, I found myself writing about a few persistent themes without knowing it. If you asked people who’ve already read Project Sidekick, you might get differing answers. Here are some of the themes I think show up repeatedly in the novel.
• May 15, 2026

  Tricks of Trade

  I used several literary tricks of the trade to write Project Sidekick. I’m not a conventionally trained writer, but I’ve attempted to copy some of my favorite devices to help tell the story of Phineas Brand and his sidekick. Here are a few of my favorites. Non-linear Narrative: I loved the way Tarantino tells the…