Author Archive: Eric San Juan
Eric San Juan
November 29, 2021
Contributed Post You may have noticed that there is a huge trend right now to be into all things crime-related. From watching documentaries on Chippendales murders and listening to podcasts on true crime like MFM to hungrily gobbling up fictionalized versions, as written by great writers like yours truly. Yet, aside from the fascinating stories that the crime genre presents us with, there are many other valuable lessons to be learned from its collected wisdom. Read on for sound and sage advice…. Beautiful people commit crimes as well Ted Bundy, Rodney Alcala, Jack Unterweger. All men that some may think of as attractive at the time. All bonafide serial killers too. This lesson from the crime genre is all about not judging someone on their…
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Eric San Juan
November 28, 2021
Recording music was an escape for me. My focus on big, layered sonics, ambiance and sometimes even downright noise came in no small part because I can get lost in all that sound. It’s meditative. Relaxing. Soothing despite the noise. But for some reason, the pandemic has coincided with the longest musical dry spell I’ve experienced in years. Aside from some digital music created last year for a project I will post about another time, I haven’t created anything. Nothing at all. Hell, I went nearly a year without even picking up the guitar, much less writing something on it. Until last night. That’s when a sonic jam accidentally spilled out while testing some equipment. And damn, it felt good to create again. It’s a…
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Eric San Juan
November 14, 2021
Credit Source – CC0 Licence You may have heard some people say that playing games is good for their mental health. If you are not someone who plays a lot of games, then it’s entirely possible that you think that this is untrue, but it isn’t. For some people, playing games can actually be an extremely effective way to help deal with or control spiralling mental health. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the reasons behind this, so keep reading if you would like to find out more. Takes Your Mind Off Of It The first thing is that it helps to take your mind off of whatever the problem is that is causing you hassle. There are…
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Eric San Juan
November 6, 2021
If you want to be a good writer, there’s a lot more than having a big lexicon at your disposal. Becoming a walking thesaurus does not make you better at using words to their best effect. However, limiting your vocabulary tends to have the effect of limiting the room that your brain has to explore, as well. As such, here are some excellent ways to expand the dictionary in your brain and to keep sharpening your skills. Pic – CC0 License Pick out a word a day It’s a simple one, but it’s an effective one. There is plenty of word of the day feeds, you can find them on Twitter, subscribe to them on RSS, have them email you, or even download a word…
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Eric San Juan
November 3, 2021
Image Credit Music and fiction are closely related. Their dance reaches back to before the ancient Greek epics were constructed, to a time when words were first put to music. The mediums still inspire each other these days, so why not experiment with music for your fiction writing this winter? Phillip Glass If you’re part of the school that swears by instrumental music when you’re writing, it’s hard to see past Phillip Glass. Phillip Glass has a long history of creating poetic music that strikes a balance between classical composition and modern soundscapes. It’s perfect for writing. Listening to Phillip Glass while you write your fiction not only gives your thinking mind something to do, thereby freeing up your imagination to deliver on the page;…
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