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Tell The Damn Story #126: Are ReWrites An Author’s Path To Heaven or Hell?

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Alex Simmons Says

In this episode, Chris and Alex explore the next segment of their GET YOUR WRITE ON series. Rewriting — how to seed what you need in your stories so  the climax to pays off. They talk almost exclusively about the … 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 #92: 7 Top Sources For Good Story Ideas

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

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-Unplugged: How Is “Done Is Better Than Perfect?

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex is doing an early morning solo as he ponders the artistic side of the popular online mantra, “Done Is Better Than Perfect.” Click here to hear. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below … … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story Unplugged: Writing When Your Heart & Your Head Ain’t In It

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

In this episode Simmons “Fesses Up.” Alex goes solo to shares some of the emotional hardships and confusion he faced trying to write a story that should have been a breeze. Click here to hear.     Have questions or … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story Unplugged: What To Do When Writers Fail, pt 1

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

No matter how hard you try, sometimes the writing just doesn’t go the way you want. In this two-parter Chris and Alex discuss some of their most difficult and disappointing writing experiences and how they dealt with them. Their candid … 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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I’ve Been Cheating Myself!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Alex Simmons Says

Sometimes the challenge is not to tell the damn story, but more like, Damn! Tell the story! Continue reading →

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What’s the Right Question?

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Alex Simmons Says

        In trying to decide what artistic arena to pursue, what is the right question to ask? Click here for my answer.

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Let’s Talk About Failure

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Alex Simmons Says

Let’s. It’s that word, or act that many successful people speak of, as they paint a picture of how they brought themselves up by their bootstraps. Or, as they attempt to convince you that the program, product, or philosophy they … Continue reading →

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