WRITING FOR ROOKIES

Is it unreasonable or problematic to expect others to have respect or be considerate of their fellow citizens in public spaces? Are manners a form of social control? Throwing the question out there to the masses and let's have a good conversation about this topic.

Eisner Award-nominated screenwriter and graphic novel creator Brandon Easton (AGENT CARTER, M.A.S.K., VAMPIRE HUNTER D) speaks about the best ways to overcome the disappointment and despair that can come with the dark side of TV staffing season in Los Angeles.

If you're a writer waiting for permission to start your career, please listen to the latest episode of Writing for Rookies!

This episode discusses the foolhardy attitude some writers possess in regards to waiting for approval or permission to create their material. Brandon gives hard advice about being a self-starter.

Brandon discusses what men can do to be allies to women and to help change the culture of sexism that sometimes runs rampant through the comic book scene.

In this episode, Brandon discusses what men can do to be allies to women and to help change the culture of sexism that sometimes runs rampant through the comic book scene. There is a need for men to engage in the discussion and become active listeners and take action when necessary.

Brandon interviews YA author Lamar Giles about his upcoming novel FAKE ID from Harper Collins.

Brandon interviews YA author Lamar Giles about his upcoming novel FAKE ID from Harper Collins. Lamar discusses his influences, his inspirations, the number of times he re-wrote his query letters and the struggles with getting an African-American male lead character past the industry gatekeepers.

Brandon Thomas and Brandon Easton dive into the first batch of listener submitted questions!

The Two Brandons answer fan-submitted questions about the creative process and finding collaborators for graphic novel projects. Honest, straightforward dialogue about the business!

Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss movies we loved and hated during the bloated summer of 2013.

Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss movies we loved and hated during the bloated summer of 2013. We get serious about geek expectations, the failures of screenwriting and what the future may hold for genre cinema in general. This two-hour juggernaut is well worth your time!!!

Brandon discusses Ron Marz's article regarding professionals accepting scripts at major conventions and dishes the dirt on the two rules of Hollywood: 1) No one gives a shit about you, 2) Everyone assumes you're a liar. Give it a listen. It could make all the difference in your writing career. RON MARZ'S ARTICLE: CBR: Will You Read My Script?

Brandon discusses Ron Marz's article regarding professionals accepting scripts at major conventions and dishes the dirt on the two rules of Hollywood: 1) No one gives a shit about you, 2) Everyone assumes you're a liar. Give it a listen. It could make all the difference in your writing career.

Brandon Easton wonders if geeks in the 21st century have become too spoiled and therefore ungrateful about all the wonderful movies, TV shows and books currently available? Have we lost the ability to enjoy anything?

Brandon Easton wonders if geeks in the 21st century have become too spoiled and therefore ungrateful about all the wonderful movies, TV shows and books currently available? Have we lost the ability to enjoy anything?

Join comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas as they discuss the developments with COMIXOLOGY and indie distribution and their thoughts on STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, THE WALKING DEAD and ARROW.

Join comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas as they discuss the developments with COMIXOLOGY and indie distribution and their thoughts on STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, THE WALKING DEAD and ARROW.

We welcome the illustrious former Milestone/DC Comics/Archaia Entertainment editor Joe Illidge to discuss the recent high-profile departures from DC Comics, the aborted plans to kill John Stewart, and the recent creative team announcement for Quantum & Woody. Not for the faint of heart!

We welcome the illustrious former Milestone/DC Comics/Archaia Entertainment editor Joe Illidge to discuss the recent high-profile departures from DC Comics, the aborted plans to kill John Stewart, and the recent creative team announcement for Quantum & Woody. Not for the faint of heart!

Comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their favorite comic book series and what they look for when checking out new, unknown indie titles.

Comic book creators Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their favorite comic book series and what they look for when checking out new, unknown indie titles.

Comic book writers Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their past, present and future thoughts about the video game industry. Things they hate (Easton hates Sony) and games they can't stop buying (Thomas loves Madden). See if you agree or not!

Comic book writers Brandon Easton and Brandon Thomas discuss their past, present and future thoughts about the video game industry. Things they hate (Easton hates Sony) and games they can't stop buying (Thomas loves Madden). See if you agree or not!

This episode is a crossover with the new podcast show THE TWO BRANDONS starring writers Brandon Thomas (Miranda Mercury, Voltron: Year One, Voltron) and Brandon Easton (WBs new Thundercats TV series, Shadowlaw, Transformers: Rescue Bots). They discuss how to fix the issues of diversity in comics.

This episode is a crossover with the new podcast show THE TWO BRANDONS starring writers Brandon Thomas (Miranda Mercury, Voltron: Year One, Voltron) and Brandon Easton (WBs new Thundercats TV series, Shadowlaw, Transformers: Rescue Bots). They discuss how to fix the issues of diversity in comics.

Brandon interviews Dale Wilson, a comic book creator firmly rooted in the American independent comics scene. As a co-founder of THE ANTIDOTE TRUST and the website BuyIndieComics.com, Dale has a lot to say about how an indie creator can get their careers started

Brandon interviews Dale Wilson, a comic book creator firmly rooted in the American independent comics scene. As a co-founder of THE ANTIDOTE TRUST and the website BuyIndieComics.com, Dale has a lot to say about how an indie creator can get their careers started.

Brandon interviews independent comic book creator Nigel Clarke as they discuss Nigel's series MASTERNEVER AND THE FLOW OF DEATH.

Brandon interviews independent comic book creator Nigel Clarke as they discuss Nigel's series MASTERNEVER AND THE FLOW OF DEATH. Nigel reveals his influences, obstacles, why he made the decision to pursue his writing career and the tough lessons he learned along the way.

Brandon interviews soon-to-be very in-demand new screenwriter Matt Lohr as they discuss life is really like in Hollywood for the new, struggling screenwriter.

Brandon interviews soon-to-be very in-demand new screenwriter Matt Lohr as they discuss life is really like in Hollywood for the new, struggling screenwriter.

Brandon discusses the new WRITING FOR ROOKIES format and explains where he has been over the last two years.

Brandon discusses the new WRITING FOR ROOKIES format and explains where he has been over the last two years.

Brandon is proud to present the newsletter companion to Writing for Rookies -- this newsletter expands on the information given in the podcasts with extra links and more recommendations about how to get your writing career started.

Brandon is proud to present the newsletter companion to Writing for Rookies, available for $6.25 at http://stores.lulu.com/brandoneaston -- this newsletter expands on the information given in the podcasts with extra links and more recommendations about how to get your writing career started.

In this episode of Writing for Rookies, Brandon talks about the differences between NYC and LA, how the business of entertainment works for writers

Brandon discusses the business of writing in Los Angeles and also discusses the new Shadowlaw message board: http://shadowlawonline.proboards.com/

Brandon discusses his reasons for moving from NYC to Los Angeles and also explores why people should consider going for their dreams despite the sacrifices.

Brandon discusses his reasons for moving from NYC to Los Angeles and also explores why people should consider going for their dreams despite the sacrifices.

In this episode, Brandon interviews Geoffrey Thorne, author of STAR TREK: TITAN - SWORD OF DAMOCLES and discusses the ways that new writers can approach science-fiction and the challenges of developing new writers of color in the publishing world.

In this episode, Brandon interviews Geoffrey Thorne, author of STAR TREK: TITAN - SWORD OF DAMOCLES and discusses the ways that new writers can approach science-fiction and the challenges of developing new writers of color in the publishing world. His website: http://betterangelsnovel.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Brandon discusses the basics of starting a sci-fi short story/novel while also discussing the 5 RULES OF SCIENCE FICTION WRITING by legendary author Robert Heinlein.

In this episode, Brandon discusses the basics of starting a sci-fi short story/novel while also discussing the 5 RULES OF SCIENCE-FICTION WRITING by legendary author Robert Heinlein.

Brandon interviews Steven Valdez, director and lead animator for the new multi-media studio ENEMY OF THE INDUSTRY. Steven discusses what rookie animators and new writers need to consider before starting their careers.

This episode of WFR is part 2 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Cheryl-Lynn Eaton of the Jackie Ormes Society -- dedicated to increasing awareness of the work of Jackie Ormes as well was current comic book projects by women of color.

This episode of WFR is presented LIVE from the floor of the NY Comic Con 2008 at the Javitz Center in Manhattan. Brandon interviews RON KING, the creator and publisher of UVC MAGAZINE (www.uvcmag.com) -- the only magazine devoted to the works of Black and Latino comic book professionals.

Interview with Steven Valdez -- This episode of WFR is part 3 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Steven Valdez, director and lead animator for the new multi-media studio ENEMY OF THE INDUSTRY. Steven discusses what rookie animators and new writers need to consider in their careers.

This episode of WFR is part 2 of the NYCC interview series. Brandon interviews Cheryl-Lynn Eaton of the Jackie Ormes Society -- dedicated to increasing awareness of the work of Jackie Ormes as well was current comic book projects by women of color.

This episode of WFR is presented LIVE from the floor of the NYC Comic Con 2008 at the Javitz Center in Manhattan. Brandon interviews RON KING, the creator and publisher of UVC MAGAZINE (www.uvcmag.com) -- the only magazine devoted to the works of Black and Latino comic book professionals.

This episode is a change of pace from the tutorials. How does a writer deal with concepts of RACE, CLASS, & GENDER in comics? How deeply can our personal prejudices affect the quality of our work as writers? Here, Brandon attempts to throw some ideas out