Theodore Haddad

Contributor

Theodore's education and long time interests in the arts have led him toward both fiction and non-fiction writing. He is currently working toward an MFA and living in Minnesota.

Latest Articles

Renaissance Art - The Mystery
The mysteries of Renaissance art can often be hard to decipher, from the work of the great masters da Vinci and Michalangelo to Van Eyck and da Messina.
Jan 9, 2011 - Theodore Haddad
Short Stories - How to Develop Memorable Characters
In a short story a writer encounters unique challenges that may not be faced in a novel including the problem of character development in limited space.
Sep 25, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Writing Fiction – How Long Should a Novel Be
From short stories to novels, publishers have an average length they prefer that writers should be aware of whether they are writing 100 or 100,000 words.
Sep 11, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Good Comedy - The Purpose of Humor in Entertainment
Comedy is important in society whether through television and film or simply in one's everyday life, but its humor should not replace empathy with apathy.
Sep 10, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Five Quick and Thoughtful Short Stories
Virginia Woolf, Earnest Hemingway, Anton Chekhov, Dylan Thomas, and Jonathan Nolan make great literature accessible even for the busiest schedule.
Aug 29, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Five Plays as Enjoyable on Paper as on Stage
Though plays are meant to be experienced on stage, here are five that are equally enjoyable to read including Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett.
Aug 27, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Finding the Right Name for a Baby – Popular and Unique Boy Names
There are hundreds of names that you could consider for your child. Here is list that can help you get started finding the right name for your new baby boy.
Aug 25, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Encountering Shakespeare- Five Best Plays to Read or Watch
The thought of reading Shakespeare can be daunting, so here is a list of five plays to start with, including Hamlet, Macbeth, and Henry V.
Aug 24, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
Books- Putting Thought Into What Goes On Your e-Reader
In the modern age of iPads, Kindles, and Nooks, coupled with the internet, it is important to consider what books and other materials are worth reading.
Aug 23, 2010 - Theodore Haddad
A Single Man – Synopsis and Movie Review of Tom Ford's 2009 Film
A Single Man, directed by Tom Ford and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, and Nicholas Hoult, deals elegantly with pain and loss.
Aug 22, 2010 - Theodore Haddad