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Writing for Rookies

Advice and Opinions for Breaking Into Fiction Writing

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Writing for Rookies #29: Consideration vs Personal Freedom

Writing for Rookies #29: Consideration vs Personal Freedom

Is it unreasonable or problematic to expect others to have respect or be considerate of their fellow citizens in public ... Read more

28 Sep 2017

18mins

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Writing for Rookies #28: Managing Disappointment and Moving On!

Writing for Rookies #28: Managing Disappointment and Moving On!

Eisner Award-nominated screenwriter and graphic novel creator Brandon Easton (AGENT CARTER, M.A.S.K., VAMPIRE HUNTER D) ... Read more

9 Jun 2017

47mins

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Writing for Rookies #27: The Perils of Waiting for Permission

Writing for Rookies #27: The Perils of Waiting for Permission

If you're a writer waiting for permission to start your career, please listen to the latest episode of Writing for Rooki... Read more

16 Dec 2015

27mins

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Writing for Rookies #26: Cosplay is not Consent

Writing for Rookies #26: Cosplay is not Consent

Brandon discusses what men can do to be allies to women and to help change the culture of sexism that sometimes runs ram... Read more

17 Feb 2014

47mins

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Writing for Rookies #25: Interview with FAKE ID author Lamar Giles!

Writing for Rookies #25: Interview with FAKE ID author Lamar Giles!

Brandon interviews YA author Lamar Giles about his upcoming novel FAKE ID from Harper Collins.

17 Jan 2014

48mins

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Writing for Rookies #24: The Two Brandons Answer Your Questions!

Writing for Rookies #24: The Two Brandons Answer Your Questions!

Brandon Thomas and Brandon Easton dive into the first batch of listener submitted questions!

26 Nov 2013

56mins

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Writing for Rookies #23: Discussing the “Summer of Meh” in Movies

Writing for Rookies #23: Discussing the “Summer of Meh” in Movies

Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss movies we loved and hated during the bloated summer of 2013.

13 Sep 2013

1hr 56mins

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Writing for Rookies #22: The Two Rules of Hollywood & Nobody Reads Scripts Anymore!

Writing for Rookies #22: The Two Rules of Hollywood & Nobody Reads Scripts Anymore!

Brandon discusses Ron Marz's article regarding professionals accepting scripts at major conventions and dishes the dirt ... Read more

30 Jun 2013

17mins

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Writing for Rookies #21: Are Modern Geeks Entitled Whiners?

Writing for Rookies #21: Are Modern Geeks Entitled Whiners?

Brandon Easton wonders if geeks in the 21st century have become too spoiled and therefore ungrateful about all the wonde... Read more

3 May 2013

43mins

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Writing for Rookies #20: Comix, Clone Wars and Zombies

Writing for Rookies #20: Comix, Clone Wars and Zombies

Join comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas as they discuss the developments with COMIXOLOGY and indie di... Read more

5 Apr 2013

56mins

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