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Hello, my name is Allen. I’m an aspiring author and have found this site very useful. I’ve learned that the better I understand certain tropes in my writing, the better I can use them in the best and most creative ways.

Tropes I've Begun:

• The Law Of Scarcity
• Perceived Value
• Functional Value
• Left-Justified Fantasy Map
• Movie Twist List

Favorite Movies:

• Lord of the Rings
• Star Wars I, IV, V, VI (I don't care much for II and III)
• Star Trek: First Contact
• The Princess Bride
• Willow
• Gladiator
• The Last Samurai
• Batman Begins / The Dark Knight

Favorite TV Shows:

• Kyle XY
• The Universe
• Star Trek The Next Generation and Voyager
• Legend of the Seeker
• Crusoe
• Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
• Heroes
• Mythbusters
• The History Channel... yes, the entire History Channel

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