Tag Archives: Writing

[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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[IN THE TRENCHES] Episodes

Posted on May 31, 2022 by [TEXTSMITH]

This isn’t a post about the hilarious (but painfully accurate) sitcom, Episodes. You should check that out, though, if you haven’t. Highly recommended for anyone in general, but even more so for writers. No, this post is about the sometimes … Continue reading →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Enjoy the Moment

Posted on October 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] When Art Requires Craft

Posted on August 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[THREE CENTS] What Now?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Tortured Running Analogies

Posted on April 30, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] 2020 Vision

Posted on January 31, 2019 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Turn Up The AC (AC Bradley, That Is)

Posted on December 30, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[THREE CENTS] Responsibility to Your Audience

Posted on June 2, 2018 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] I.P. Or Do I?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by [TEXTSMITH]

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 →

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