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New Entries
- Feb 11
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #10: California Schemin'
Brandon discusses the business of writing in Los Angeles and also discusses the new Shadowlaw message board: http://shadowlawonline.proboards.com/
Posted by Brandon Easton, Feb 11, 2009
- Sep 14
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #9: BON VOYAGE, NYC... DIGNITY VS. COMFORT?
Brandon discusses his reasons for moving from NYC to Los Angeles and also explores why people should consider going for their dreams despite the sacrifices.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Sep 14, 2008
- Jul 10
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #8: INTERVIEW WITH GEOFFREY THORNE
In this episode, Brandon interviews Geoffrey Thorne, author of STAR TREK: TITAN – SWORD OF DAMOCLES and discusses the ways that new writers can approach science-fiction and the challenges of developing new writers of color in the publishing world. His website: http://betterangelsnovel.blogspot.com/
Posted by Brandon Easton, Jul 10, 2008
- Jun 18
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #7: INTRO TO SCI-FI PROSE WRITING
In this episode, Brandon discusses the basics of starting a sci-fi short story/novel while also discussing the 5 RULES OF SCIENCE-FICTION WRITING by legendary author Robert Heinlein.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Jun 18, 2008
- Apr 22
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #6: NEW YORK COMIC CON PART 3
Interview with Steven Valdez—This episode of WFR is part 3 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Steven Valdez, director and lead animator for the new multi-media studio ENEMY OF THE INDUSTRY. Steven discusses what rookie animators and new writers need to consider in their careers.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Apr 22, 2008
- Apr 22
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #5: NEW YORK COMIC CON PART 2
This episode of WFR is part 2 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Cheryl-Lynn Eaton of the Jackie Ormes Society—dedicated to increasing awareness of the work of Jackie Ormes as well was current comic book projects by women of color.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Apr 22, 2008
- Apr 22
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES #4: NEW YORK COMIC CON PART 1
This episode of WFR is presented LIVE from the floor of the NYC Comic Con 2008 at the Javitz Center in Manhattan. Brandon interviews RON KING, the creator and publisher of UVC MAGAZINE (www.uvcmag.com)—the only magazine devoted to the works of Black and Latino comic book professionals.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Apr 22, 2008
- Apr 14
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WRITING FOR ROOKIES -- EPISODE 3
This episode is a change of pace from the tutorials. How does a writer deal with concepts of RACE, CLASS, & GENDER in comics? How deeply can our personal prejudices affect the quality of our work as writers? Here, Brandon attempts to throw some ideas out there for the sake of self-reflection.
Posted by Brandon Easton, Apr 14, 2008