Month: May 2015

Kelly Jo Brick: The Write Path With Image Award Winner Sterling Anderson

A series of interviews with hard-working writers – by another hard-working writer!
by Kelly Jo Brick

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Aspiring writers often wonder how the pros got where they are. The truth is, everyone’s story is different, but there are some common elements: dedication, persistence and hard work.

From a start as a wine and food critic to becoming an Emmy-nominated writer, Sterling Anderson’s dedication and drive led him to being an author, writing one of the most highly rated TV movies ever (CBS’s THE SIMPLE LIFE OF NOAH DEARBORN, starring Sidney Poitier), as well as writing for The Unit, Medium and writing screenplays for Disney, HBO and Columbia Pictures. read article

Cartoons: “My Poem”

Everything Grant Snider does is poetry. But this could be the first time he’s acknowledged it:

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More Grant Snider brilliance at Incidental Comics

How Jaydi Samuels Became a Writer for FAMILY GUY

…Cuz inquiring minds like ours want to know. And desperate noobs like us need to know.

by Lauren Le Vine

Many people are quick to dismiss Family Guyas a cartoon with too many cutaway jokes that only appeals to bros in the 18-35 demographic, but fans know that’s not the case. Against all odds, Family Guy‘s 250th episode is airing this Sunday, and it was written by a kick-ass female.image

Jaydi Samuels always knew that she wanted to write comedy, and even the writer’s strike in 2007 didn’t deter her. She just went down and joined the picket line. When it came time to get a job after graduation in 2008, Samuels didn’t just send in writing samples and wait to hear back. The road to her penning Family Guy‘s 250th episode involved plenty of dues-paying, but reading about it will definitely light a fire under you. Even if writing for a TV show isn’t your specific dream, Samuels’ tips for landing the job you want are a must-read. read article

Leesa Dean Tells Us About “Team Frederator”

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Adventures in Digital Series Land – Chapter 101
by Leesa Dean

So, the big news this week is: I signed with Channel Frederator Network.  I’m met Fred Seibert. He’s been at a number of NYC  animation and web events and we’ve had a chance to chat.  Been up to their offices (the old YouTube workshops were held there).  He authentically is really passionate about animation.  Which is a good thing. Before Frederator, he was at MTV and Hanna Barbera.

They reached out to me a while back and because I’ve been, in general, reluctant to sign with an MCN (multi-channel network for those of you not familiar with this digital series centric term), I took some time to really think it over.

The truth:  Their contract was way more artist-friendly than the other ones I’ve received (and I’ve been approached by a number of them, big and small), which essentially asked you to give up the right to show your youtube content on TV and other paid platforms in exchange for the exhilarating experience of saying you’re a member of that MCN (Translation: nothing, nadda, no money. Which is CRAZY!!!) read article

Web Series: HERLOCK

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It’s just like the logo for this enjoyable Sherlock Holmes pastiche says: “The Greatest Detective is a Woman.” And we can say without a doubt that this, “Works for us!”

Veterinary student Jonny Watts has her life planned out — until she meets mysterious detective Sheridan Hume and is drawn into a relationship that challenges her beliefs about justice, personal freedom, and gender roles…

HERLOCK was created and written by Lee Shackleford, author and star of the off-Broadway hit play HOLMES & WATSON and the writer responsible for getting Data back into a deerstalker on STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. The pilot was produced and directed byDavid E. Duncan (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, IRON MAN 1 & 2, RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA). The Director of Photography was Christopher Popp, whose DP credits include the Emmy-nominated FIVE, and the critically-acclaimed Bollywood feature LAKSHYA. The pilot stars Gia Mora (CASTLE, TRUE DETECTIVE, QUALITY TIME),Alana Jordan (THE BLIND SIDE, MISSING PIECES), andVince Cusimano (BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES, MONSTERS IN THE WOODS).