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Elon Musk is obsessed with going to Mars. Not just to visit. No, he wants to send a million people there. He wants regular flights, like a train leaving the station. Hop on, hop off. He wants to colonize. If you don’t know who this guy is, you’ve been living in a cave. He’s the … Continue reading The Reason for Mars →

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Comic book circulation is falling, and although digital is picking up some of the slack, when print dies, so do comics as we know them. The number of comic book shops is in decline, and with the number of titles increasing, the print runs are getting smaller. That’s bad for comics who rely on advertising … Continue reading The decline and death of comics as we know it →

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I got another question from a blog reader that may resonate with all of you out there. We all have amazing stories to tell, and often the story is huge, epic, world-shattering and life-changing. But how do we focus this and make it both marketable and powerful? You can do both. In fact, you have … Continue reading Square One: How to focus your story →

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Another Q&A from a reader of my blog. The key thing here is that writing scripts does not require a literature major. Comics and film scripts are written by storytellers. Scripts are not prose, they are the structural elements of a story, told with action and visuals. But then there’s the question – how do … Continue reading Square One: Where to start in the comics business →

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I recently got an email from a young man (I can say that now that I’m 40!) who dreams of breaking into comics. I don’t blame him, comics rock! Here’s his email and below I’ve put my response so that it might help others. The kid sounds a lot like me. And yes, I answer … Continue reading Q&A about comics and breaking into the industry →

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Are you writing a comic book? Here are the websites and links that helped me. I adapted my play into a comic book by reading tutorials that others posted online. I love the internet! But it all starts with the story. If you don’t have a story, you have nothing. Perfecting your story   Robert … Continue reading Need help writing your comic? →

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HEY ALL! The deal is over. Sevara is back to normal price. $2.99. I will let you know when there’s another promotion.

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So I know there’s tons of free books out there, but you really should grab this free action adventure on Amazon. Why? One of the books I love is Ghost Wars  – super complex but suspenseful – and it’s all true. But I love Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and steampunk. So throw this … Continue reading Free action adventure fantasy eBook on Amazon Kindle →

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Here’s a quote from the extensive review of the Sevara graphic novel: “This trade is a plethora of information, and the writing is definitely solid. The art stands out as slick and beautiful, accenting the story in stunning new ways. The fantasy aspect of the tale is also pretty spot on, with the magical elements … Continue reading Extensive review of the Sevara graphic novel on Fanboys.inc →

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Have you read the graphic novel or the novel? Here’s more info on both, from a review on Fanboys Inc. “As my comic book artists were drawing the graphic novel, I realized that my readers might want to know something about her origin. She is a goddess, but she was a mortal at one point. So … Continue reading Sevara novel or graphic novel? Which to read first? →

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