Category Archives: ETCETERA

[ETCETERA] The Most Creative Day of the Year

Posted on October 31, 2023 by [TEXTSMITH]

I don’t know if there’s a secret panel somewhere that writes official proclamations, but for my money, Halloween is the most creative day of the year. My day job is at DreamWorks Animation and its annual Halloween Bash is the … 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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[ETCETERA] Overwhelm

Posted on March 31, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[ETCETERA] Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

Make a resolution to be a better person in 2022. The world desperately needs more good people. Science is real, by the way. Stay safe. ________________________________________________________ Jim Hereth‘s latest project is his debut action/adventure graphic novel, Blowback, available now at … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Not All There

Posted on July 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

Watching television over the years, you begin to notice things. Familiar storylines, tropes, set ups and payoffs. But the one thing that’s fascinated me as both a writer and viewer is the characters who aren’t there. And not just occasionally. … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Please Stand By

Posted on September 29, 2020 by [TEXTSMITH]

Well, there comes a time when you have to temporarily put aside your responsibilities and focus on a little self-care instead. In this case, I’m talking about writing a blog this month. Or, rather, not writing one. I’ve taken the … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon… and Me

Posted on December 31, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

At this point, I’d say that we’ve pretty much all heard of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. The idea being that almost every actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon via his co-stars in six steps or less. Despite an … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] The Wilhelm Scream

Posted on October 29, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

Most audiences are onto the fact that much of the sound they hear in movies and television isn’t made on set while the cameras are rolling. The gunshot wasn’t actually recorded live. The song at the High School dance wasn’t … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] The Dog Days of Spring

Posted on June 30, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

I didn’t write a post last month and was on the verge of missing my June deadline too. It’s so easy to get buried by life sometimes. For me it was a flurry of little things. Not all of them … Continue reading →

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[ETCETERA] Screener Season

Posted on November 30, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

Checked the mail a couple of weeks ago and there it was – a glorious padded envelope just the right size and thickness. Screener Season had arrived. If you’re lucky enough to get into an industry guild, or academy, or … Continue reading →

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