
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Preparing a Pitch Package
My work-in-progress report #4 Last week I completed a top-to-bottom rewrite of my graphic novel. The second half went much more quickly...

- Mar 4
- 3 min
Truth and Justice Aren’t Enough
Who says superheroes and religion don't mix? I’ve always liked a good slogan. As a second-wave boomer raised in the heyday of Mad Men...

- Feb 18
- 3 min
Writing is (re) Writing
My work-in-progress report #3 If you search “how long does it take to write a novel?” you’ll find plenty of chirpy, encouraging websites...

- Feb 2
- 2 min
Roughing It Out
My work-in-progress report #2 After 20 weeks of consistent work, I have completed a rough draft of my graphic novel. Don’t get too...

- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
You’re Drawing it, Too?
When words aren't enough to tell a story. As I’ve been talking about creating a graphic novel, it’s been a surprise when people stop me...

- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
Putting Pencil to Paper
My work-in-progress report #1 Embarking on a graphic novel feels a lot like planning a movie. I’m certainly employing a lot of techniques...

- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
Arrivederci, Hollywood
It's time for a career reboot. I moved to California to go to film school and never looked back. (I did make the curious choice of moving...