Ok, yeah. Didn't think I would, but I'm liking the look and feel of this. (Caution: Contains potty mouth characters)
Friday, March 1, 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019
GHOST STAR, Kindle Press One Week Promotion
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Animation Writer Q&A: Should I Try to Trick Disney?
Q: I'm trying to
send my animation
proposal to Disney.
Since I don't
have an agent,
I was thinking
about having my
friend's name on
the outside of
the package as
my manager just
to get my
material in the
door. If Disney
is interested, then
I'll get an
agent to take
it from there.
Does this sound like a reasonable idea?
A: No, it doesn't. The people at
the studios who take pitches know all of the animation agencies, so
they'll spot this one right away. The only real way to get your idea in front
of decision makers at a studio or production company is to submit your material through an agent who
specializes in writing for animation.
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animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
GHOST STAR Discount December!
GHOST STAR Kindle Edition is ON SALE (12/1/18 - 12/31/18) for $0.99!
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When his father and crewmates are attacked and killed by a ruthless
alien commander, young Galen Bray becomes the new captain of the GHOST
STAR, a notorious smuggling vessel. Barely escaping capture, Galen sets
out to rescue the only other survivor of the vicious attack, his sister
Trem. Along the way, he discovers a mysterious people thought wiped out
long ago, his family's surprising origins, and a destiny he never
imagined . . .
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: Mining for Advertisers?
Q: I am in the process of preparing a pitch bible for 52 X
11 (Roger note: 52x11 = fifty-two, eleven minute episodes) animated series and
I wanted to know if there is a format or process to prospect advertisers to get
them on board. I would definitely be beating the odds if I have an advertiser
already.
A: I've never done it that way nor have I heard of anyone
else successfully recruiting advertisers in order to sell an
animated project. That's just not how it's done in the U.S. (as far as I know).
The usual method for getting a show on the air is to do a pitch bible
(character designs, descriptions, etc.) and then set up pitch meetings at the
various networks such as Nick or Cartoon Network (which is infinitely easier if
you have an agent). So, to answer your question directly: No. I am unaware of
any format or process that is used to "prospect" advertisers.
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Prospector art by Tony Oliver from Denver, CO, USA (by way of Wikimedia Commons)
Friday, November 16, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES: Season Two is Here!
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES is back on NETFLIX for Season Two with a bunch of fun new episodes, many written by me!
CLICK HERE to see the Season Two trailer!
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