Tag Archives: inspiration

Call Me Obi-Wan Simmons

“…. there is hope for the future. I have met them and they work.” Oh, what a fortunate man am I. The road from where I come to where I’m going has been ripe with as many ruts and stones … Continue reading

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WHAT’S YOUR MOST POWERFUL NATURAL TOOL?

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Being raised by a single parent, in a one room apartment, on public assistance didn’t inhibit my ability to imagine that anything was possible. Perhaps it even intensified the ability. Certainly that ability lead me into my first career as … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #146: How To Tell The Damn Story Summer Writing Series – Part One

This week, Alex and Chris launch a month-long workshop, the “HOW TO TELL THE DAMN STORY SUMMER SERIES.”  Each week in July, we will join with special guests to focus on a different aspect of the creative process.  This episode … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #130: How Do You Tell This Story? Dance, Sing, Draw, Write!

We’re two days early! Yes we are! In light of the quickly escalating coronavirus, Alex and Chris discuss social distancing and the hardships and blessings that presents to creatives. Ideas and opinions abound and we are interested in what you … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #97: Dreams, Goals and Michael Uslan, The Man Who Owned Batman

Chris is back from the wilds of creative career contemplation, and Alex has returned from panels and presentations at the San Diego Comic Con!  They’re here to share some insight on the challenges of pursuing your goals and dreams. and … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #93: Life As A Story Pool = Inspiration, Imitation, Perspiration & Innovation

There are so many things that influence our storytelling. If we only scratch the surface we wind up repeating what’s gone before, in almost the same “voice.” But diving deeper into our own thoughts, feelings, and experiences helps separate imitation … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #92: 7 Top Sources For Good Story Ideas

In this episode Alex identifies and underlines the 7 important sources writers explore for stories. From an item on your desk to a tragic moment in life, artists must look to the inner and outer world, in order to reflect … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story #87: WHAT MUST WE DO FOR OUT ART?

Returning tired and inspired from a weekend comic con in Philadelphia, co-host Alex Simmons goes solo for this episode.  His time at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention left him with many thoughts about artists, choices, life and … Continue reading

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Tell The Damn Story Unplugged: Alex Simmons Asks, WHY BLACKJACK? Pt. 2

As a new book prepares to launch, Alex continues to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. He starts here with the first of several interviews, with Blackjack artists and fans, to learn why tales … Continue reading

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WHY BLACKJACK?

INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTISTS AND FANS THAT KNOW…   This is the first of several interviews with the people that helped prove stories about a 1930s African-American soldier of fortune has mass appeal. As new books and a few other … Continue reading

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