The Dollar Short 33: Still A Good Idea
We interrupt our hiatus to bring The Dollar Short project to a premature but affectionate end. Thanks for listening!
The Dollar Short 32: You Know, Like Zaragosa
Lani celebrates Cinco de Mayo by facing down the superior forces of her creativity, and considers Death And What Comes Next.
The Dollar Short 31: Don’t Open The Box
It’s time to talk about both death and Death as we begin to explore Terry Pratchett’s story, Death And What Comes Next.
The Dollar Short 30: Football In The Groin
A day late for The Dollar Short, Lani talks about struggling with inspiration, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
The Dollar Short 29: The Second Person
Alastair ponders why second person perspective is so difficult, and why interactive storytelling has so much potential.
The Dollar Short 28: The Hunter-Gatherer
Lani is running low on inspiration, but she knows where to begin looking for it.
The Dollar Short 27: What Do You Do?
Alastair discusses the potential of second-person narratives in Jennifer Egan’s Black Box, and in his story of the month!
The Dollar Short 26: You Will Reflect
Lani tackles the femininity, utility and duality of Jennifer Egan’s Black Box.
The Dollar Short 25: Agents And Agency
Alastair gets to grips with the rhythm of this month’s story, and tries to unravel the mystery of second-person perspective.
The Dollar Short 24: Fresh Snow
Lani considers how much this month’s story, Black Box, is another example of raw narrative potential finding a path to the reader.
The Dollar Short 23: Form And Function
It’s a new month, and a new story! Today, Alastair looks at the narrative potential of Twitter, and Jennifer Egan’s story Black Box.
The Dollar Short 22: The Victory Condition
Today, Lani shares not one but two brand-new stories, and sets the stage for a return to form.