We love the titles of this writer’s (Nathan Bransford) books. Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow. Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe. Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp. Someday we’re going to have to read them. Till then, we have this:
The Publishing Process in GIF Form – by Nathan Bransford
At first you’re thinking of writing a novel and you’re all…But then you have an idea!
What Does It Mean To “Know How To Write?”
We’re moving onto The New Yorker’s turf now. Watch out, Sports Illustrated, you could be next!
EVERYTHING IS FICTION – by Keith Ridgway
I don’t know how to write. Which is unfortunate, as I do it for a living. Mind you, I don’t know how to live either. Writers are asked, particularly when we’ve got a book coming out, to write about writing. To give interviews and explain how we did this thing that we appear to have done. We even teach, as I have recently, students who want to know how to approach the peculiar occupation of fiction writing. I tell them at the beginning—I’ve got nothing for you. I don’t know. Don’t look at me.
TV Reality Vs. TV Fantasy
by Theresa Wiza
When Alan Funt’s Candid Camera television program made its debut in 1948, Funt unknowingly created the reality TV genre. From that first hilarious peek into the human spirit came shows like America’s Funniest Videos, Ashton Kutcher’s Punk’d, and more.
The same year Funt debuted Candid Camera, Arthur Godfrey showcased struggling artists in his Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.
Thinking Man Reviews: Game of Thrones “Blackwater”
By Anthony Medina
**Be aware this review contains spoilers**
Season 2 Episode 9
“Blackwater”
“Those are brave men knocking at our door. Let’s go kill them.” – Tyrion Lannister
For Comic Book Junkies Only
A new book tries its best to ‘splain us the biggest mystery man in the Marvel Universe: The Incredible, Elusive Steve Ditko. And we’re definitely buying it to see if this terrific collection of writers succeeds at its dangerous mission
Steve Ditko – Creativity Just Beyond Reality – by Mike Gold
The Creativity of Steve Ditko • Craig Yoe • With essays by Mykal Banta, Mike Gold, Jack C. Harris, Paul Levitz, and Amber Stanton • IDW/Yoe Books • $39.99 retail