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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
Tag Archives: Advice
[IN THE TRENCHES] Pipeline Artists Part 3
My latest article for Pipeline Artists posted last week. Called Adapting a Screenplay Into a Graphic Novel: Directing on the Page, it covers the process of finding and working with artists, as well as the multiple stages of production, including … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, SPOTLIGHT
Tagged Advice, Baltimore Comic-Con, Blowback, Comics, Graphic Novel, Pipeline Artists, Ringo Awards, Screenwriting
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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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[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] Take Me to the Pilot
New Year. New work. Rhonda Smiley and I are starting off 2022 by writing a spec pilot for a spec series that we ex-spec-t someone to love in the near future. Well, hope anyway. Writing is rarely easy as it … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES
Tagged Advice, Classic Rock, Pilot, Rhonda Smiley, Screenwriting
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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] 2020 Vision
It’s still January. If barely. What are you gonna do about it? The New Year traditionally brings with it high hopes and bold resolutions (some that might border on the delusional). I’m not really the resolutions type, personally (just ask … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES
Tagged Advice, New Year, Resolutions, Screenwriter, Writing
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[THREE CENTS] Responsibility to Your Audience
As writers, most of us work to create scripts with compelling stories, three-dimensional characters, and authentic-sounding dialogue. But what else should be on our checklist? After all, screenplays – and the resulting movies, television, and web content – aren’t designed … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged Advice, Audience, Industry, Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Writer, Writing
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[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ensemble: Divide and Conquer
Like the rest of the industrialized world, I caught a showing of Avengers: Infinity War over the weekend. It was pretty great, actually. More or less lived up to the impossible expectations. (No pressure, Solo). In addition to a sizable … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, Avengers, Ensemble, Infinity War, Kuu Kuu Harajuku, Marvel, Screenwriter, Screenwriting
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