Join Justin and Paul as they talk about Ghostwriting on Fiverr, Kuprik, Reedsy, and also Pitch Fests. Other fun advice is included, and discussions on what we're reading/watching. www.Kuprik.com www.Fiverr.com

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57. Justin and Paul Discuss Ghostwriting on Fiverr, Kuprik, Reedsy, and also Pitch Fests!

Brian Drake returns to the Creative Writing Life podcast to discuss the 2021 20BooksVegas writers conference. Enjoy!  http://20booksvegas.com/ Here is some information on the conf: What is 20Books Vegas all about? Here’s a short video to show the energy. https://vimeo.com/254950940 20Books Vegas 2022 is by far the biggest and best of the 20Books shows (we’ve had ten so far). It is the biggest show in the world focused on self-publishing although there is something for every author, traditional or indie. Why would you come to Las Vegas in November to be with 2500 authors and publishers? Because we believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed if they take the knowledge and experience and apply it to their author business. What if you could ask a question of someone who is where you want to be? What would that question be? Vegas gives you that opportunity. With up to 20 authors making seven figures a year and hundreds making a full-time living, there will be something for everyone. Be warned, no one is going to carry you and make you an overnight sensation. You have to do that for yourself by applying what over 100 guest speakers have to offer. Are you ready to excel, reap the rewards of your good work? Then take control of your author career. There is no other conference like 20Books Vegas. This show is predicated on the principle of giving back. It is run without any profit. We run this show because philanthropy is a part of our lives. We make our money off our fiction. We don’t need to make it from other authors. So we don’t. We get our reward when we see others We have our Live Events YouTube Channel so you can see the types of presentations we have made along with our daily material. Please follow the 20Booksto50k(R) Live Events channel for a great source of information on all things publishing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg 20Books Vegas 2022 Facebook Group

56. Brian Drake on 20BooksVegas - the Writers Conference

Drew joins the team to discuss Japanese Cinema! Drew Avera is a Navy veteran, musician, and the bestselling author of the Dead Planet series and the Alorian Wars. He was born and raised in rural Mississippi and grew up with a deep affection for comic books and science fiction movies and television shows. At one point he boasted a comic book collection with more than 1,000 issues.

55. Drew Avera on Japanese Cinema

Justin and Paul discuss lessons learned from 2021, paths ventured, and what's next in their grand journey. Enjoy!

54. Creative Writing Life in 2021 and What's Next?

Justin and Paul talk pitching your novels and screenplays at pitch sesssions.  Enjoy! 

53. Screenplay and Novel Pitch Sessions

Justin and Paul discuss self publishing. If you're considering getting your book out there, here are some thoughts! Also, did you check out the Creative Writing Career book from Justin yet?  https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Writing-Career-Justin-Sloan-ebook/dp/B07YR2SHJ4 Creative Writing Career is a resource to help writers go from aspiring to professional, full-time writers. The book includes information on the writing process and ways to improve one’s craft, but mostly focuses on how to get discovered and where to concentrate energy in the meantime. The content of the book is supplemented by writer interviews, featuring incredibly gifted authors, game writers, and screenwriters who share the wisdom they have gained. Interviews include writers with credits at or on Pixar, O-Dark-Thirty, Borderlands, Assassins Creed 2, Ninja Boy, and the Traveler's Gate trilogy.

52. Self Publishing Your Book!

Drew Edwards joined Justin and Paul to chat about creating the Halloween Man comics. Enjoy!  https://www.facebook.com/halloweenmancomic/ https://twitter.com/halloweenmancom What is Halloween Man? Here you go!  Murdered by a monster on Halloween night, Solomon Hitch was resurrected to fight back against the darkness as Halloween Man! Superdeformed includes some of the best loved tales from the popular webcomic. Includes art by Nicola Scott (Secret Six, Birds of Prey), Benjamin Hall (Dead@17: Protectorate) and David Baldeón (Nomad: Girl Without A World). Halloween Man is a 21st Century Beauty and the Beast story that brings together the most amazing aspects of horror, superheroes, and science fiction. Meet Solomon Hitch, the Halloween Man himself – a misunderstood monster with the power of the horror movie sequel, a heart of gold, and a taste for living flesh – and his lady love Lucy Chaplin, the world’s most glamorous mad scientist. With his friends by his side, he just might smash evil, save the world – and maybe even save his soul! 

51. Drew Edwards on Creating the Halloween Man Comics

Justin and Paul chat about Loglines, Film School, and Opportunities.  Enjoy!  P.S. This was a script we recorded a while back and was in the can. So hopefully it's not too dated!

50. Loglines, Film School, and Opportunities

Justin and Paul are joined by VO Artist and host of The Working Writers Podcast Brad Staggs. Enjoy!  About Bradd:  Multi-faceted Writer and Voice-Over Actor. A 24-year plus veteran and member of the Indiana National Guard's 38th Infantry Division. A 46Z, Public Affairs NCOIC, who specialises in video, audio, and graphic production. 12-year Public Relations Representative for Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, IN. Builder and curator of the Muscatatuck Museum and Programming Director of Radio Muscatatuck, an FM radio station. Public Affairs methodology and video/radio station operations instructor. https://www.bradstaggsvo.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-working-writer/id1571032667

49. Brad Staggs on the Writing Life

Justin and Paul chat about making an awesome comic/graphic novel with Tristan Vick! Also Japan and whatnot, because why not? Tristan Vick is the author of the science fiction series Jegra: Gladiatrix of the Galaxy and zompoc series Bitten along with 14 other published novels. He now ventures into comics with his debut creator-owned series Daughter of Wolves. Check out the Kickstarter -- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/regolith-comics/daughter-of-wolves-issue-1?fbclid=IwAR3knNupWP85Fr6sW6A3oLtuvFzqdd20VZUvxVz359KANR1KHOLaK9A3Q8k Check out Tristan's books on Amazon -- https://www.amazon.com/Tristan-Vick/e/B005359NBO

48. Tristan Vick on Authoring Books and Creating a Comic

Dustin Brady writes funny, action-packed books for kids. Although he regularly gets locked out of his own accounts for forgetting passwords, Dustin still remembers the Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Genie code for infinite lives. It’s SLXPLOVS. Dustin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, kids, and a small dog named Nugget. Check out his books on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3fBKJDm

47. Dustin Brady on Writing Middle Grade Fiction and Presenting at Schools

Writer Jon Kohan joined the team to talk making a living by writing on Fiverr.  https://www.fiverr.com/jonkohan Screenwriter for film and television with credits including the Ernie and Cerbie, Family Game Night (high critic rating), Deer Grandma, Spilled Paint (award winning) and many others. If you need help with anything related to screenwriting, don't settle for someone that's never actually made a film. Hire me! NOTE: No such thing as a stupid question. Feel free to ask me anything. I pride myself on being a hard worker, team player, and honest. Enjoy! 

46. Jon Kohan on Making a Living by Writing on Fiverr

Ramsey Anderson shares his experience with the WGF's Veterans Writing Project.  More about Ramsey: 6+ years of experience as the Director of Audio Visual Services and Sales. During that time, lead the daily operations of the AV dept., was involved in sales, trained technicians, sub-rented equipment, managed audio/ video recordings, processed reports and hired/terminated employees. Customer service and positive survey scores have always been in keeping with the successful AV team. 10+ years of experience as an audio/ video/ lighting/ IT engineer at upscale hotels, conference centers and TV studios located through out California. Ranging from events with 10,000+ attendees to small executive meetings they all share a commitment to excellence. Additionally, Ramsey is a video producer, editor and screen writer. Information on the WGF's Veterans Writing Project: https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project 

45. WGF Veterans Writing Project with Ramsey Anderson

Join us as we discuss screenwriting and The Successful Screenwriter podcast with the amazing Geoffrey D. Calhoun!  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7867218/ Geoffrey D. Calhoun is the best selling author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter and host of the #1 international podcast The Successful Screenwriter. His screenwriting career began over ten years ago and was almost completely by accident. He initially studied photography but it wasn't until he was approached by a close friend that he dived into screenwriting. There he truly found his passion. As an autodidact, Geoffrey threw himself into the craft which has resulted in several nominations and awards including the coveted Louis Mitchell Award for Excellence in Screenwriting, voted best author, and has also been listed as a Top 100 Indie Writer in the World. Geoffrey has optioned several screenplays and has worked with many other writers and producers as a script consultant, screenwriter, and a re-writer for various stages of development and production with his company WeFixYourScript.com. Geoffrey has even done a little acting. He also teaches advanced rewriting at Script University. Recently he was named as director of the Script Summit Screenplay Contest. Check out his book on Amazon - The Guide for Every Screenwriter! 

44. Geoffrey D. Calhoun Talks Screenwriting and The Successful Screenwriter Podcast

Nick Morris joins the duo to discuss writing the screenplay for the film BECKY. Nick won Amateur Showdown with his script, “There Was a Little Girl.” Nick soon received a phone call from a producer who wanted to make it. Three years later, the film, now titled, “Becky,” is being released! BECKY: A teenager's weekend at a lake house with her father takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts wreaks havoc on their lives. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10686634/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2 Also, here's an interview with him: http://scriptshadow.net/screenwriter-interview-with-nick-morris-writer-of-becky/

43. Nick Morris on Writing the Screenplay for the film BECKY

From screenplays to novels to video games, there are many paths in the creative writing life. Paul, Justin, PT and their guests are here with expert advice and writer interviews to help you in your journey. Rebranded from the Creative Writing Career podcast - https://creativewritingcareer.simplecast.fm/

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