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I have a great love of popular culture and take part in a wonderful website The Artifice under the handle SaraiMW. I have produced here a series of links to the articles I have developed, but I also have included posts on the process of writing popular culture articles: factors to consider and the process of undertaking research.

Lord Voldemort: Dissecting a Villain

By saraimw on Mon, 29/10/2018 - 12:17

skull on books

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harry potter
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Creating a Popular Culture Article: Step One

By saraimw on Fri, 20/07/2018 - 18:29
Note book and glasses on table

This set of posts will follow the process of undertaking research to create an article for The Artifice.

The topic for this article is: the concept of the guilty pleasure in reading.

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Research Part Two: What to consider when writing popular culture articles

By saraimw on Sat, 23/06/2018 - 18:25

Researching popular culture is a fascinating activity. It requires looking at a range of sources to gain a “taste” of the cultural perceptions inherent in the work. This two part post will be looking at the key factors that need to be considered as an author when beginning to research a popular culture article.

When looking at a Hollywood blockbuster film there are a range of areas to consider:

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Rebuilding the Future: What book would you bring?

By saraimw on Sun, 10/06/2018 - 18:13
Old leather books in a row

An ongoing dinner table discussion has been the question of “what three books would you take to help rebuild the future?” This discussion was prompted by a final scene in the 1960 film The Time Machine, based on the novel by H.G.

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popular culture
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Research Part One: What to consider when writing popular culture articles

By saraimw on Thu, 31/05/2018 - 18:20

Researching popular culture is a fascinating activity. It requires looking at a range of sources to gain a “taste” of the cultural perceptions inherent in the work. This two part post will be looking at the key factors that need to be considered as an author when beginning to research a popular culture article.

When looking at a Hollywood blockbuster film there are a range of areas to consider:

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popular culture
writer's workshop
writing articles
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Urban Fantasy's Unique Female Hero

By saraimw on Tue, 22/05/2018 - 16:45
Captain Marvel pulling on her glove.

A primary characteristic that separates urban fantasy (UF) from other fantasy subgenres is the protagonist. Perhaps more than any other genre, fantasy narratives are focused on the journey of the protagonist or, more commonly, the journey of the hero.

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popular culture
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Cinematic Vampire: From Shadows to Spotlight

By saraimw on Sat, 12/05/2018 - 18:10
Woman's mouth showing vampire fangs

The vampire is a creature of popular legend, and one that has fascinated countless cinema-goers for more than one hundred years. Vampires have been featured in folklore and fiction in various cultures.

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vampires
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Sexism, Impracticality and a Hopeful Future of Costuming

By saraimw on Mon, 16/04/2018 - 18:06
“Captain Marvel”, by Arkenstellar
“Captain Marvel”, by Arkenstellar

Fundamentally superhero costumes are vital for the industry because they establish iconography and create the brand.

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popular culture
female hero
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Matt Colville: The King of Kickstarter

By saraimw on Sun, 11/03/2018 - 18:03
Strongholds and followers cover image

Kickstarter is a crowd funding website focused on creativity. The name comes from the direct definition, which is something that “provides an impetus to start or resume a process,” such as the device to start an engine with a downward thrust on a pedal.

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fantasy gaming
D&D
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The Truth About Cats and Artists

By saraimw on Wed, 14/02/2018 - 17:59
Wain's The Bachelor Party painting

Every “Caturday,” the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art Facebook page highlights a cat in an archival object in their collections. The array of their examples is vast, showcasing how artists have found inspiration and solace in their feline companions over the course of history.

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