Cartoon: Balance

TVWriter™’s all-time favorite artist/philosopher, Grant Snider, lets us in on how he balances his life. Well, erm, tries to balance it anyway.

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Is publishing finally changing for real this time?

Nathan Bransford, one of TVWriter™’s favorite writers and writing consultants speaks his mind about the latest developments in publishing. (You know, that part of the writing biz where our work is said to be “by Your Name Here” instead of merely “Written by Your Name Here.”)

by Nathan Bransford

Could the publishing industry finally be changing? For real this time? read article

Herbie J Pilato Tells Us What It was Like to Meet Elizabeth Montgomery

by Herbie J Pilato

I’ll never forget the day I first heard Elizabeth Montgomery’s voice on my answering machine, trailing off and on tape, in bits and pieces, with a chipper, near stuttering rhythm.

I had been attempting to contact the iconic Bewitched star for months. William Asher, her former husband and the show’s core producer/director, had been playing matchmaker for us, recommending that she speak with me. read article

Are Rick and Morty Really Rick and Morty? Are They Still Funny in Japanese?

Is this the real thing or just a fantasy?

Or to put it another way, is this fanfic or future canon?

Either way, we love this mini-episode of Rick and Morty and are pretty darn sure that even if y’all don’t, you’ll still be, well, let’s just say intrigued. read article

Return of the Dreaded Overthink!

Over the 20+ years of TVWriter™’s existence, we’ve spoken many times about the problem of overthinking our art, our work, and/or our lives. In face, we’ve published so many articles about it some people might call our concern an obsession. Or even – OMG! – more of the dreaded overthink.

Here’s the latest on how to put your overthinking obsession in its proper place.

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