Month: April 2021

When to hire a freelance book editor

Nathan Bransford, TVWriter™’s favorite publishing know-it-all, answers one of the most common questions  asked by prose writers, including novices and pros. Big thanks for explaining what’s up so that even this TVWriter™ minion could grasp it!

by Nathan Bransford

There are tons of freelance book editors who can do wonders to help you improve your writing, give you crucial feedback at key junctures in your journey, and provide a final gut check before you pursue publication. I am one of those people. read article

Cartoon: ‘Cornered’

TVWriter™’s all-time favorite artist/philosopher, Grant Snider, solves a problem common to just about everybody – especially those with creative souls.

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Larry Brody’s TV Writing Tips & Tricks #20 – Half-Hour Sitcom Construction & Plot

by Larry Brody

Looking for more detailed info on TV Writing? Then this is for you!

Half-hour sitcoms tell less story than one-hour shows, but they have a traditional pattern as well.

Start with a Teaser that states the premise of the episode (as in introduces the problem that’s the central focus) and ends on a laugh. read article

Last Week’s Most Important Cord Cutting Developments – 3/30/2021

Cord Cutters News gives us the latest on the cord cutting front. This time around: Netflix and Sony Make a Deal, HBO Celebrates Game of Thrones, & More

Cord Cutters Video Channel: https://twitter.com/CordCuttersNews
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Larry Brody: Live! From Paradise! #144 “Bob’s War”

Yep, this is Bob

THE USUAL NOTE FROM LB: From the summer of 2002 to  the spring of 2010, Gwen the Beautiful and I were the proud and often exhausted owners of a beautiful Ozarks property we called Cloud Creek Ranch.

In many ways, the ranch was paradise. But it was a paradise with a price that started going up before we even knew it existed. Here’s another Monday musing about our adventure and the lessons we learned.

Oh, and if y’all detect any irony, please believe me when I say it comes straight from the universe and not your kindly Uncle Larry B. read article