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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: Industry
[IN THE TRENCHES] Graphic Novel Adaptation
2022 wrapped up with the release of the final article in my series for Pipeline Artists, Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel. As I mentioned when I first got the green light, I’d been looking forward to writing about … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Rhonda Smiley, Screenwriting, Writing
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[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] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists
It was a big few weeks for Blowback. Our campaign to rally support for The 2022 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards was a success, as we were nominated for Best Original Graphic Novel! To give that a little perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Awards, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel
I’ve written in the past about Rhonda Smiley and me adapting our screenplay, Blowback, into a graphic novel. I’ve yet to go into much detail, though, as there’s so much to cover. Now, thanks to the fine folks at Pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Pipeline Artists, Screenwriting
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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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[IN THE TRENCHES] Size Doesn’t Matter
Entertainment comes in so many forms. Today, more than ever (though I think they might’ve finally phased out wax cylinders and 8 tracks). So, while I understand that it’s important for writers to create a brand for themselves, I think … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] When Art Requires Craft
There’s an aspect – the glamourous aspect – of writing that’s all about the magical alchemy of creation. Tapping into your muse and dreaming up rich characters, dynamic relationships, and deep dramatic conflict. Sure that’s part of it. But there’s … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Back to the Future, Born Free, Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book, Rewriting, Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Screenwriting advice, The Movies That Made Us, Writing, Writing Community
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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] Reboots, Remakes, and Sequels, Oh My
People like to criticize Hollywood for a lack of creativity, but Reboots, Remakes, and Sequels have been around as long as stories themselves. Hell, even the ancient Romans remade Aphrodite as Venus. So to suggest that they’re inherently bad is … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged Ghostbusters, Prequels, Reboots, Remakes, Sequels, The Longest Yard
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