Christopher Kotcher

The Written World #5: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 3

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is The Written World. Time to explore the worlds which writers have made. Conclusion to the Epic Chart This week concludes my three-part series on the seven entries of the Epic Chart from my old AP World Literature class. Part 1 centered around Greco-Roman epics. … Read more The Written World #5: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 3

The Written World #4: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 2

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is The Written World. Time to explore the worlds which writers have made. Last Time with the Epic Chart… We began covering the Epic Chart last week in Part 1. This chart came from my AP World Literature class in high school. The table focused … Read more The Written World #4: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 2

The Written World #3: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 1

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is The Written World. Time to explore the worlds which writers have made. One Fine Day in English Class My first major reading list came from my old high school’s AP World Literature class. Our teacher walked into class one fine day. Rather than approach … Read more The Written World #3: Facing the Epic Chart – Part 1

Game Story #3. One Month Back into Animal Crossing

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is Game Story. Time to discover lessons in writing found in gaming. Rolling into Town All kinds of games have grabbed my interest through the years. This is one series that took a while. One fine day, likely a birthday, holiday, or some other occasion, … Read more Game Story #3. One Month Back into Animal Crossing

Kotcher’s Pen #5. Picking a Piece’s Proper Narrator

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is Kotcher’s Pen. Time to delve into my writing’s inner workings. Who Will Tell the Tale? Narrators are critical to stories told in the written word. Their voices are the vehicles for readers to enter the story’s world. The right narrator can make daily life … Read more Kotcher’s Pen #5. Picking a Piece’s Proper Narrator

Life and Times #4: Beauty Beyond Compare

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is Life and Times. Time to share some life lessons and experiences which guide my writing. A Beautiful Bond Friendship is one of the deepest wellsprings for inspiration. The bond between two souls leads to new experiences and insights. And one of the greatest friendships … Read more Life and Times #4: Beauty Beyond Compare

The Written World #2: The Ring in the Chain

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is The Written World. Time to explore the worlds which writers have made. Always the Two I grew up learning about two great writers who founded the modern fantasy genre. C.S. Lewis most famously wrote The Chronicles of Narnia. He wanted to create a fantastical … Read more The Written World #2: The Ring in the Chain

Kotcher’s Pen #4: The Fundamentals of Breaking Blocks

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Welcome to the cKotch.Com blog. I’m Christopher Kotcher, and this is Kotcher’s Pen. Time to delve into my writing’s inner workings. Writer’s Worst Fear This week presents a rare creative problem. When time came to prep my weekly post, writer’s block came over me. My original plan was to grace your screens with a Game … Read more Kotcher’s Pen #4: The Fundamentals of Breaking Blocks