Author Archives: Robert Michael Oliver

A little author bio about Robert Michael Oliver

Creativist, Writer, Theatre Artist, Poet, Screenwriter, Educator, and DC resident for almost 40 years.

Acting for Writers

Posted on: February 14th, 2014 by
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The first session of Acting for Writers is behind us, the snow is all around us, but the second session is just around the next sunrise. Barring more snow, we are on for tomorrow at 12:30. We’ll start with responses to the prompt: A piece of writing any style or form, … Continue reading theContinue reading the storyActing for Writers

Poe’s Eureka in Dialogue #6

Posted on: January 22nd, 2014 by
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French poet Paul Valery’s first encounter with Poe’s Eureka was profound. He was a student of literature, growing ever more discontent with the field’s lack of discovery. The academy’s lack of passion frustrated him. Its view of science left him listless. Eureka opened doors to the realm of discovery; it opened doors to the …Continue reading the storyPoe’s Eureka in Dialogue #6