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Tell The Damn Story #129: WITH SUSPECTS AND RED HERRINGS, WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE? IT’S A MYSTERY!

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Alex Simmons Says

This week Alex and Chris sing the coronavirus blues, absolutely diss Agatha Christie, and discuss structuring a mystery, the value of red herrings, and why we need suspects, all accomplished between our usual chuckles. Click here to hear. We know … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #114: Thankfully, It’s All About The Stuffing

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

This week Alex and Chris prepare you for your Thanksgiving, be it heaven or a horror! Whether you are dreading the holiday or just certain relatives or trying to get your mind right for celebration, we’ve got what you need. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

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

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

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 (Flashback) “Character …”

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Greetings All, Once again, we creatives (Chris & myself) are off doing what we doing what we do, which is why we couldn’t record an episode for today.  So we’re turning back the clock to a previous episode, with some … Continue reading →

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TELL THE DAMN STORY: Style vs Story Pt 3

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Alex Simmons Says

To champion full transparency (which seems to suggest I’m hiding tons of stuff from you), I will admit I’m still getting this post scheduling things down. Seems I still a strong practitioner of “Doing” a ton of stuff, which doesn’t … Continue reading →

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What Am I … ?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Alex Simmons Says

“…How I write and what I write is inconsequential. Not that it isn’t important to me that I write something worthwhile.  But I’m not going to judge what worthwhile means… Continue reading →

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Welcome to the second installment of my WriteRight Thanks-Giving Podcast series. Yes, it’s a mouthful title, but what the heck. Anyway, this time I address the question, “How do you edit your own work, and pull it together … and … Continue reading →

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Alex Simmons Says | Leave a comment