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Not too bad. Think anyone who likes military comics would enjoy this book! Issue 4 is finished and Issue 5 is being lettered. Six is starting art soon and we’re writing more drama and action for these guys. Band of Brothers for a new age for sure!

FonCo’s long-time project MORAV is under-way in the Bay Area! Based on the events and situations of the MORAV graphic novel I wrote back in 2010, MORAV: MISSIONS is a web-based episodic that will chronicle the events of several MORAV pilots after the incidents in the book and during WWIII. I’m very excited to see this moving forward and I know the creators are as well. Check out the progress at–

http://www.morav.net/liveaction.html

MOFF’S LAW:
First of all, when we analyze art, when we look for deeper meaning in it, we are enjoying it for what it is. Because that is one of the things about art, be it highbrow, lowbrow, mainstream, or avant-garde: Some sort of thought went into its making — even if the thought was, “I’m going to do this as thoughtlessly as possible!” — and as a result, some sort of thought can be gotten from its reception. That is why, among other things, artists (including, for instance, James Cameron) really like to talk about their work.

Now, that doesn’t mean you have to think about a work of art. I don’t know anyone who thinks every work they encounter ought to only be enjoyed through conscious, active analysis — or if I do, they’re pretty annoying themselves. And I know many people who prefer not to think about much of what they consume, and with them I have no argument. I also have no argument with people who disagree with another person’s thoughts about a work of art. That should go without saying. Finally, this should also go without saying, but since it apparently doesn’t: Believe me, the person who is annoying you so much by thinking about the art? They have already considered your revolutionary “just enjoy it” strategy, because it is not actually revolutionary at all. It is the default state for most of humanity.

http://io9.com/5881386/how-not-to-be-a-clever-writer

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As we creators move forward in our endeavors, we’re constantly trying to maintain some semblance of rights to our work.  Those who have come before us have really blazed a path, but it’s one that’s still unclear as to who the winner is. As Battleship prepares to hit theaters, I’m amazed at how much of it looks like SEAL Team Seven and even spoke with someone about that. The law is clear, but the gray area of “burden of proof” is so hard to swim through…  Take a look at what the Image boys did 20+ years ago.

Most people resolve to lose weight, dreaming of the day they can hold up their “fat jeans,” as if in a weight-loss commercial. We want to hold up a few freshly printed scripts and know we’ve created something tangible.

Others might hope to finish their first triathlon this year. We hope to finish a screenplay, a one-hour pilot, and a half-hour comedy spec.

This year, I’m gonna write more. It’s a popular resolution amongst our crowd. It’s a great goal, but it’s vague.

Then again, maybe some of us promised to write every day. That’s even better.

But just like hitting a plateau at the gym, we sometimes lose the steam that once powered a new and exciting story idea. We take one day off, which turns into two days off; eventually, we find ourselves opening up a document only to realize it hasn’t been touched in two weeks – or more.

Let’s say you do write most of the time, but you take one or two days off each week for any number of reasons. That’s still a lot of writing. But consider this: at the end of the year, that’s roughly 10 weeks, or 2.5 months’ worth of days that you didn’t write anything.

That’s where Jerry Seinfeld’s productivity tip “Don’t Break the Chain” comes in.

Years ago, when software developer Brad Isaac was performing stand-up at open mic nights, he received his best advice ever from the already-famous comedian.

Seinfeld explained his method for success: each January, he hangs a large year-at-a-glance calendar on his wall and, for every day he wrote new material, he had the exquisite pleasure that can only come from drawing a big red “X” over that day.

Drawing those Xs got to be pretty fun and rewarding, so he kept doing it. Eventually, he began to create a chain of red Xs.

The idea was to never break that chain.

Not only does this approach program the body and mind to sit down and write daily – it also motivates you to continue that beautiful string of big, red Xs. If you don’t write one day, you don’t get to draw the X.

It doesn’t particularly matter what you write. Blogs, articles, scripts, your memoir. It can be anything, as long as you’re actively and routinely pushing yourself.

But let’s say you’re a screenwriter, and you take it a step further. You might decide that you only get an X for the days you work on your screenplays.

If you made progress on your scripts every single day for an entire year, how many could you finish? Two? Four? More? Now, imagine that you’ve finally gotten the ear of an agent, producer or director. If you don’t break the chain for two or three years, chances are you’ll end up with a script to please just about any buyer.

Learning from the pros is imperative in this business, but if you don’t put their lessons into practice, it won’t take you far. And while professional writers offer a wide range of ideas, they will all agree that discipline and determination must come first.

That means writing all the time. It means not believing in writer’s block. It means turning off the television, silencing your phone, and finding some Shangri La that somehow does not yet have wireless internet.

First and foremost, it means making writing a major part of your life. To do that, you have to make writing a habit, just like going to the gym, eating healthy foods, or flossing…but harder.

There are countless excuses, most of them completely acceptable, which hold us back from writing. More often than not, it’s our never-ending To-do lists that take precedence over our passion.

With Don’t Break the Chain, writing, too, becomes a daily task that we have to cross off that To-do list. This method is a constant reminder that, if we want to succeed as writers, we must acknowledge our craft and respect the process.

Because the reality is, if you do work at your craft obsessively, you will find success. And if you do become a professional writer, you will need to write every day. Not only that, you’ll be expected to prove that you can constantly produce worthwhile material, and the only way any of us can achieve that is to push ourselves tenaciously.

Who else is going to push you? For many, it’s going to come down to self-determination. Your partner or parents or kids can encourage you, too. Let them know about the calendar. After you prove you can keep the chain connected for a couple of weeks, they too will motivate you not to miss a single day.
Find all the motivation you need to get started, because by teaching yourself to incorporate writing into your daily routine, you’ll transform yourself into a professional.

Think of it this way: Your first day at a new job can be stressful. You might feel like you don’t know where to park, when to show up, or how to answer your phone. Cut to a few months later. You’ve gotten into a routine. It’s no longer intimidating. It is, simply, what you do.

The same idea applies to writing.

It’s no wonder we tell ourselves we have writer’s block some days, especially after leaving a story cold and dead for a whole month or more. Think of those big red Xs covering an entire calendar year as a fire stoking your creativity – and your writing career.

Of course, it’s up to you whether you want to jump-start your career now rather than a few years down the line. If you want to do it now (a wise choice), Don’t Break the Chain will get you moving right away – as in, immediately! TODAY!

Now, all you need is a pen – the color is up to you – and the goal to draw a big X over every single day.
Are you willing to see how much you can create over an entire year? Are you curious to find out what happens when you take a professional’s heartfelt advice and put it to good use?

Don’t waste another moment – start building your chain today!

Some characters are more than their individual creative teams, but others? When a certain artist or writer leaves the book, so do we. So why are they still around?

Like Crystal Skull just blew, right? But why do we keep Indy alive? Help me to understand.