Winslow has replaced his head many times, but never his torso. I can’t think of a better replacement than a stack of fresh pancakes dripping with syrup. Of course, after about three minutes those pancakes will get soggy and Winslow’s torso will start to sag. And then there’s the sticky residue that’ll be left behind in his pants, and who has the time to clean that up?
As part of my writing self-help series, “Great writing while sedated,” today I will discuss seven-ish techniques for crafting unforgettable characters. 1. Name names Your character must have a name. As a writer you will find it really helps giving your character a name as a way to distinguish them from other characters (note: you
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As you can see, we have a new look. We think all the data has come with us (it’s even brought along little jewelry where all the quote marks used to go!), but please bear with us as we work out the kinks. We are the wrong kind of nerds for this sort of thing!
Welcome to the first Ben & Winslow comic of the new year. You can give it a click to see a larger version.
It’s worth noting that Winslow is a closet Trekkie.
Welcome to the November 2009 issue of Defenestration! This month is special for several reasons. First, it’s our birthday*! Defenestration is officially six years old. We’re starting to feel it in our joints, but modern medicine and cybernetics will keep us going for a long time. Second, this month is our first science fiction issue.
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