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Tag Archives: Writing
[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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[IN THE TRENCHES] Enjoy the Moment
I think I’ve always had a problem with looking ahead. On the surface, “looking ahead” sounds like a good thing, an ambitious thing. But it can actually be quite problematic. The problem being that when you spend all your time … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES
Tagged Appreciation, Mindfulness, Screenwriting advice, Writing
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[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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[THREE CENTS] What Now?
If there ever was a point where a question felt most appropriate, it’s today. What now? Not where are you going to find toilet paper, or how best to hide from your children, or whether you’re more of a “summer” … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, THREE CENTS
Tagged ideas, Pandemic, R.E.M., Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Writer, Writing
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[IN THE TRENCHES] Tortured Running Analogies
As the oft-repeated saying goes, a career is a Marathon, not a sprint. But really, pretty much everything – other than a sprint – isn’t a sprint. In the same vein, the most obvious marathon is an actual 26.2 mile … Continue reading
Posted in Biographical, IN THE TRENCHES
Tagged marathon, Writing
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[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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[IN THE TRENCHES] Turn Up The AC (AC Bradley, That Is)
3Below, the second chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s animated Tales of Arcadia, dropped on Netflix this December 21st, to glowing reviews (pun intended). AC Bradley, 3Below’s Head Writer, is no stranger to accolades. In addition to her work on the … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry, Interview
Tagged 3Below, AC Bradley, DreamWorks, Guillermo del Toro, Interview, Marc Guggenheim, Netflix, Screenwriting, Tales of Arcadia, Tara Butters, Trollhunters, What If...?, 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] I.P. Or Do I?
What the hell is I.P., you may ask? Well, to start with, there’s no need for that kind of salty language. There are kids all over the internet. Intellectual Property is the literal meaning behind it, but in essence, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in IN THE TRENCHES, Industry
Tagged Advice, DIY, I.P., Jumanji, Reboot, Screenwriter, Screenwriting, Writer, Writing
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