Tag Archives: Comics

[IN THE TRENCHES] Graphic Novel Adaptation

Posted on January 31, 2023 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[ETCETERA] Major Awards

Posted on December 31, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Pipeline Artists Part 3

Posted on October 31, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ringo Awards and Pipeline Artists

Posted on September 27, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Screenplay to Graphic Novel

Posted on August 21, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[SPOTLIGHT] Blowback, a Debut Graphic Novel

Posted on January 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[ETCETERA] Comic-Con is a Lot

Posted on September 5, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

It’s already been a couple of months, but I still haven’t quite recovered. Sure, the San Diego Comic-Con is a cool place.  A fascinating place. But it’s a lot. A lot of people, a lot of walking, and a hell … Continue reading →

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[THE MAKING OF] Drawing Conclusions. And Comics.

Posted on September 28, 2016 by [TEXTSMITH]

Before movie and television writing became my focus, my creative outlet of choice was drawing.  Like most kids, I guess.  It’s kind of mandatory coursework in the early schooling phases, alongside Introduction to Napping and Paste Eating 101. For me, though, it … Continue reading →

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