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

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

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: Genius High

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Alex Simmons Says

“…what we write varies from simply earning a salary to exorcising our own demons, to righting wrongs and saving humankind…” Continue reading →

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How To Put Character In Your Characters (Pt. 1)

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Alex Simmons Says

Sometimes it’s good to go back and revisit discussions that shared aspects of creativity that still ring true. This is one of our original episodes that answered questions then, that people are still asking now.  So give a listen and … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Character ICONIC?

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Alex Simmons Says
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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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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

How Do You Juggle Writing With Your “Life?”

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Alex Simmons Says

Greetings: During this holiday season, I’ve decided to share some of the insight and experience I’ve had, as well as lessons learned. A number of people have asked me some questions, and here is my answer to one of them. … Continue reading →

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Oh! THESE Are My Super Powers!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Alex Simmons Says

Earlier today I was griping, and a long friend said, “No worries, we’ll just write our way out of all this…” This simple line reminded me why creative people exist in society. Our super power are 1) Envision Vision, 2) … Continue reading →

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Be Gone Too Long

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Alex Simmons Says

Greetings All: I’m BACK! To keep this short, I’m the person so busy doing things, that stopping to write about them just doesn’t come easy. And as a pro writer and teaching artist … well, time away from writing is … Continue reading →

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