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- [IN THE TRENCHES] Graphic Novel Adaptation January 31, 2023
- [ETCETERA] Major Awards December 31, 2022
- [IN THE TRENCHES] Pipeline Artists Part 3 October 31, 2022
- [IN THE TRENCHES] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists September 27, 2022
- [IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel August 21, 2022
Category Archives: Biographical
[ETCETERA] Major Awards
It’s an honor just to be nominated, as they say. That’s absolutely true. But what’s also absolutely true is that it’s even better to win. Over the course of the last few months, I’ve been to two different industry awards … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, ETCETERA, Industry
Tagged Awards Show, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Charlie Adler, Comics, DC Glenn, John Leguizamo, Ringo Awards, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, Tag Team, Voice Arts Awards, Wes Studi
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Odd Jobs
When you’re starting out in the entertainment industry (or perhaps navigating a dry spell), you may just find yourself doing a few odd jobs here and there. Something to bridge the gaps and pay the bills. Nothing illegal, of course. … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, NYU
Tagged B.B. King, Black or White, Goodfellas, Lightspeed Rescue, Michael Jackson, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Night Flight, Stephen King, The Rock Bottom Remainders
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[ETCETERA] Overwhelm
Overwhelm. It’s a far too familiar feeling. True, you can be overwhelmed with joy. That’s a good thing. But just plain overwhelm? That’s a drag. Life can be a lot for most of us. There’s the day job. Trips to … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, ETCETERA
Tagged Advice, Bob Ross, Don't Panic, Gimme a Break!, Mental Health, Overwhelm, Screenwriter, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Shameless Self-Promotion
As a writer, self promotion didn’t used to be important. Most writers are more of the self-doubting introvert types as it is. Who would we promote ourselves to? The dog? Well, things have changed. A lot. Thanks in a large … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Blowback, James Hereth, Self-Promotion
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[THREE CENTS] Desert Island Discs
Back when I was in college, last century or so ago, Tower Records, well… they still existed to start with. And while existing, they also put out a free monthly music magazine called Pulse! In addition to the interesting words … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] Noted
If you hope to work professionally as a screenwriter, you’re going to become very familiar with notes. I was very familiar very early on and I was not a fan. As we went through the notes process for the first … Continue reading
[SPOTLIGHT] Blowback, a Debut Graphic Novel
On the otherwise uneventful January 6th, Rhonda Smiley and I released our first graphic novel, Blowback. While this isn’t technically my first published comic, it is the first one available worldwide. And the first one that’s professional grade. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Blowback, Charlie Kirchoff, Comics, Graphic Novel, Iron Man, Kev Hopgood, Rhonda Smiley, War Machine
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[THE MAKING OF] The Premiere of Premiere Magazine
Today, there are a million and one, maybe a million and two, ways to learn about the entertainment industry. From websites to blogs, to podcasts and social media, a day doesn’t go by without an announcement or spoiler, or peek … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, NYU, THE MAKING OF
Tagged Entertainment Weekly, Film School, NYU, Premiere Magazine, Student Film
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[THREE CENTS] Thanks for “Nothing”
Pursuing a career as a working screenwriter is challenging at best. And maintaining an existing one is no walk in the park either. More like a walk through broken glass (while also eating it). There can be days – years … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, Industry, THREE CENTS
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[IN THE TRENCHES] That First Gig
I think the primary question for most impending college graduates is: What now? That was in the forefront of my mind as a senior in the film and television department at NYU. I had a couple of thoughts. There was … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, NYU
Tagged Film School, First Gig, M.C. Hammer, Night Flight, NYU
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