technique
The Value of First Hand Experience

The Value of First Hand Experience

The interesting, and difficult, thing about being a writer is that you must usually write about things that are outside your experience. The wonderful thing about being a writer is that your writing is enriched by your experience. Being a fantasy writer, this begs the...

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The Physics of the Cut

The Physics of the Cut

It is a truth universally acknowledged, by swordfighters at least, that a curved sword is superior at cutting. But why? Why should the curvature of a blade have such an effect on the effectiveness of its cut? Today I'd like to delve into the physics of swordplay, and...

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