Irving Podolsky - Curiosity Quills Press

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Irving Podolsky

Irving Podolsky resides in the mind of this writer and within the trilogy, Irv’s Odyssey. As your storyteller, I’d like to share the adventure with your younger YOU, that which seeks fun, romance and a wild ride into the Unknown. Visit him at IrvsOdyssey.com and IrvingsJourney.com.

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Rene and Emma, Finally Together

Emma Coats was a storyboard artist at Pixar. Emma compiled 22 “Story Basics” for writing while she worked for the animation studio. I’m expanding each one, comparing them to life on Planet Earth. This post associates stor...

The Nicer Ways of Living and Writing

Irv takes a more focused look at Emma’s authoring tips and expands them to real life practices. This week, he starts with her advice about editing stories.

Once Upon a Time…

If you’ve been following this series, you’ve probably figured out Irv's analyzing Emma’s rules for good writing and applying them to rules for good living.

Now a Mini-Series!

Irv reads complex bestselling novels and tries to comprehend the contents. Irv isn't dense. He just understands the perception of reviews.

Don’t Stop Before the Work is Done

This week, Irv takes Emma Coat's third writing rule a few steps further and discusses life rules while giving insight to real life situations.

Do You Have a Secret Regret?

Irving Podolsky delves into the secret world of secret regrets - and shares some important lessons in the process. What are YOUR secret regrets?

Empathy: We Never Quite Get It Right

Irv addresses Emma Coat's second rule while discussing the use of empathy (as writers & in life in general) and it's importance. But do we ever get it right?

You Too Can Be a Hero

"You admire a character for trying more than for their success" is the first rule by Emma Coats. Irv discusses this rule, heroes, all while inspiring writers.

My Mom is an Activist

Every week Irv's activist mother sends forwarded emails, encouraging him to sign a petition, write his congressman, watch a video and pass on a message.