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Announcing: BEST MANN FOR THE JOB

Posted by Chris Well on January 25, 2009 at 3:42pm
TitleTrakk.com is hosting the new weekly comic strip Best Mann For The Job, by my lovely wife, Erica, and me. It stars Grace Mann, a woman with a complicated past who returns home to serve as a small-town sheriff.This series has literally been years in the making. (When I get a chance, I'll tell you the story -- but it's a long one.) We have started off with a series of previews to introduce our main characters. As the series unfolds, we'll be introducing some of the quirky residents of Hope Falls, Tennessee. So visit TitleTrakk every week for future episodes!BMFTJ_2-Jan24.jpg
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A blog to a blog

Posted by Lisa Hutchinson on January 25, 2009 at 9:00am

Hello!

I thought I'd change my avie since Poe, my black kittie, passed away. Although nothing could replace Poe, we actually inherited a black kittie named Clea who looks very similar! The new avie is Jenna from Shelter of Wings.

For updates and info, here's a blog on my site that I actually update:

http://www.shelterofwings.com/wordpress/index.php

You'll get to know a little about me there. Although I can't post as much as I'd like on the CCAS site, know that I've been looking over your comics/art/images and latest projects. It's really exciting to see so many people doing fantastic work!

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Comic Book Terminology

Posted by Kris Bather on January 25, 2009 at 1:40am
Part of my new free on-line mag, Extra Sequential is a regular feature called The Terminal. The aim of this feature is to simplify some common comic book terms. Here's the feature from our first issue. Enjoy!The TerminalThe world of comic books, like any world with a devoted fan base, can appear somewhat confusing to the outsider. The Terminal is a regular feature that will define the common terms used in comic circles. In other words, this is the geek speak you need to know.LCS – Local Comic Shop. A place of wonder and enchantment. And discount bins. To find an LCS near you check out “Books” in your local business directory, or visit www.comicshoplocator.comJumping On Point – A story structured especially for new readers to that particular series, where a knowledge of previous issues is not necessary.The Big Two – Marvel and DC Comics, the two largest English language comic companies on the planet.TPB – Trade Paper Back. (Also known as TP or Trade) A soft, or hard, cover collection of a previously published series, or thematically linked issues. A TPB may collect an entire series if it’s only a few issues, or a few consecutive issues of a larger ongoing series. They sometimes contain extras, such as an introduction, cover gallery, sketchbook, or writer/artist commentary.OGN – Original Graphic Novel. A collected edition, like a TPB, but of new material, whereas a TPB is a collected repackaging of previously published material. The term “graphic novel” is rarely used by comics fans and is often used by misunderstanding mainstream press. The average comic issue contains at least 22 pages of story, and 22 pages is certainly not a “novel.”
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Cyberlight Update

Posted by JCServant on January 24, 2009 at 7:47pm
Have you checked out Cyberlight Comics lately? We have a ton of faith based comics from all genres. We have weekly updates, such as this week's, detailed below!Update 01.24.09: If you need your daily dose of veggies, look no further than our latest installment of "Corn on the Cob," as we continue to look at Noah's journey. Also, if you like Wildlight, we have a new wallpaper for you! Drawn by a guest artist, "Wildlight: Surrendered Victory" gives you a glimpse of the last act in this epic first Season of Wildlight! Last, check out our sister site, Christian Gamer Connection for information on a great contest giveaway!Cyberlight Comics: http://cyberlightcomics.comCorn on the Cob: [url]http://cyberlightcomics.com/Corn%20On%20The%20Cob/issue07/page18.htm[/url]Wildlight Season 1 Finale Wallpaper: [url]http://cyberlightcomics.com/goodies/05wallpaper/index.html[/url]Christian Gamer Connection: [url]http://christiangamerconnection.com/[/url]
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UK Entertainment Site, Showin' Eye Witness Some Love!

Posted by Bob Luedke on January 23, 2009 at 7:20am
I just got an alert this week about a UK based website for Soterial Magazine, (which presents news and reviews from all things in the world of Christian based entertainment), who has recently posted their review of the latest release in the Eye Witness series...Rise of the Apostle.

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Here's a link to that review, by site editor: Rob AllwrightRobert Luedkeheadpress.info
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Hi all, Thanks for all the hellos and welcomes. Sorry I joined up only to almost immediately go AWOL. I've been away in a largely internet free zone in the wilds of the deep south (in Australia, that

Posted by Shane Foley on January 22, 2009 at 11:33am
Hi all,Thanks for all the hellos and welcomes.Sorry I joined up only to almost immediately go AWOL.I've been away in a largely internet free zone in the wildsof the deep south (in Australia, that means Tasmania :-)Not a holiday - I think of it as a 'sabbatical'. The Doc told me Ineeded time out (never thought being 'burnt out' would happento me - to be 'clinically depressed', as the Doc put it. Funny - 'depression'doesn't feel anything like what I thought it would.) somy wife arranged a real 'time out'. And it was brilliant.So maybe now I'll even start responding to you kind folks here.And I'll put some artwork up!Thanks one and all,Shane
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Bloggitty BlogBlogBlog

Posted by mike on January 21, 2009 at 12:51pm
Bloggitty BlogBlogBlog This is really just an art dump. I don't usually have much to say in a 'real' blog,lol. Enjoy. Age: feeling older than I really am, but looking alot younger. LOL Mood: restless Listening to: DanceDanceRevolution Videogame Soundtrack Eating: Mac-n-cheese Drinking: diet coke Sites visited today: Cyberlightcomics.com and christiancomics.net Quote of the day: " Beauty fades, stupid is forever."- Judge Judy Location: work Todays goals: try not to fall asleep on the job. ( don't worry, I'm self employed. lol ) I'd rather be: sleeping Art dump follows....

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FrontGate Media Announces Social Networking And Public Relations Services

Posted by Scott A. Shuford on January 20, 2009 at 6:48am
Already the #1 internet and event media group in the faith-based entertainment market, FrontGate Media is expanding its ability to deliver faith-based consumers and serve as companies’ “Gateway to the Christian audience.” Consistently growing and evolving, FrontGate Media continues its dedication to not only navigate the trends, but negotiate where the market is moving, and assist their clients in connecting with the consumer audiences they desire. With this in mind, FrontGate has expanded their ever-growing list of services to include social networking, and publicity and public relations. “I think what makes our FrontGate Media group unique is that we are marketers not content publishers,” explains Scott A. Shuford, Founder and CEO of FrontGate Media. “As marketing trends have moved from print media to the Internet and events, and now content promotion, we have been able to evaluate these opportunities and lead companies and ministries in executing their marketing through our media group rather than just placing advertising, and without an agency markup. Our goal is to become the client’s intern. We’re the most experienced interns anyone has ever had. We talk personally with each organization to brainstorm together on their project and strategically dial in exactly the right audience matches from our 15 media vehicles, then create an integrated campaign strategy that includes content promotion, advertorial, advertising and non-traditional marketing.” With their emphasis and expertise in technology and the Internet, it seemed only logical for FrontGate to expand the social networking component of their services. ShoutLife, the leading faith-based social network is already part of FrontGate Media. With the ability to also fully-integrate public relations services, agencies and companies are now able to utilize FrontGate to execute a top-level, cost effective, market-wide campaign with one point of contact that will impact faith-based consumers. Social Networking is more than just posting a MySpace page. Shuford says, “You have to be in the communities, not just on them. FrontGate Media’s approach is one of Fan Development rather than advertising.” With this approach, FrontGate Media has the ability, the time and manpower that very few marketing departments have available to select the best social networking communities to reach out to while avoiding the learning curve that can result in being blocked or blacklisted. Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network and FrontGate Media recently partnered for the launch of Revolve: Rockin' The Road, a reality show focused around the Revolve Tour. Through a coordinated promotional campaign that included social networking, FrontGate Media worked seven different social networking sites, as well as deploying advertising across the FrontGate Media group that allowed Gospel Music Channel to create relationships with their core target audience of girls, drawing fans to the show and reconnecting with fans who had attended the tour or were interested in the music artists involved. "Revolve: Rockin' The Road attracted a significant audience among teen girls, the primary target demographic for the series. Those viewers were able to enjoy the show while we were able to promote our other programming. FrontGate helped us reach and super-serve that teen target demo and bring them to the series and the channel," commented GMC vice president of marketing Wendy McCoy. The public relations division has produced dramatic results in the two months FrontGate has offered the service. ConversantLife.com, a new media website seeking to stimulate conversations about faith and culture, has experienced an increase in site traffic of over 33% as a result of adding FrontGate Media’s public relations to their marketing plan. Staff bloggers were invited to do radio interviews on major Christian stations across the United States, Canada, and worldwide including significant features on the Moody Radio Network and on CrossRhythms in the UK. Their expertise has been noticed by radio producers as now ConversantLife.com has become not only a site for consumer content, but a resource for other media sites as well. FrontGate Media continues its efforts for ConversantLife.com and also for HearItFirst.com, Biola Media Conference, Visual Story Network, and Marriage Reality. “ConversantLife.com relies on FrontGate Media to communicate its content-rich site to the larger media world, including established media outlets,” explains Stan Jantz, co-founder and CEO of Conversant Media Group. “Their knowledge of strategic publicity has been an effective, efficient tool in launching our site.” About FrontGate Media: FrontGate Media is the largest pop culture media group reaching the faith and family audience. FrontGate Media serves as both conduit and coach for brands and companies desiring to reach any and every demographic of faith-based consumers in the Christian market segments. Serving as the “Gateway to the Christian Audience” since 2002, FrontGate Media stands ready to customize and deploy promotional campaigns through 15 media vehicles, social networking and public relations that will connect companies directly to family and faith-based consumers. The company has been honored by World Vision as their #1 emedia partner, and plays a key role in the success of record labels and artists, publishers and authors, movie studios, non-profit organizations and more seeking “creative & emerging media” outlets. The company was recently featured in Adweek as an authority on the “Role Of Religion In Modern Consumer Culture.”
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14th Annual Biola Media Conference Announces Keynote Speakers including Joe Eszterhas, Ralph Winter, Terry Botwick, Phil Cooke and Susan Isaacs

Posted by Scott A. Shuford on January 20, 2009 at 6:30am
Experts Navigate “CLOSING THE DEAL” in Hollywood and the Global Media Markets Biola Media is proud to announce an outstanding line up of keynote speakers at this year’s Biola Media Conference. On April 25, 2009 the conference will return to CBS Studio Center in Studio City, CA for its annual gathering. The Biola Media Conference is recognized as the largest and most influential national gathering for industry professionals of faith in the entertainment field today, uniquely providing spiritual inspiration alongside informative, creative and professional opportunities. These experts will share their thoughts and experiences in helping attendees to navigate the challenging world of film, TV and digital media, examining the conference theme “Closing the Deal.” 2009 Keynote speakers include (Bios below): Joe Eszterhas – Screenwriter/Author. Writer of Basic Instinct, Jagged Edge and Flashdance. Ralph Winter – Executive Producer. X-MEN, Planet of the Apes, Fantastic Four, Wolverine Terry Botwick – Producer/CEO of 1019 Entertainment. Managed Fox’s production of Space Chimps and MGM’s Ribbit. Former VP of CBS Entertainment. Susan Isaacs – Writer/Comedienne. TV co-star on Seinfield, My Name is Earl and author of Angry Conversations with God. Phil Cooke – Director/Author. Branding Faith, The Last TV Evangelist. “We’ve seen production partnerships formed, agents secured, and distribution deals made as a result of this conference, but most importantly, we’ve seen people come away challenged and inspired by the high caliber of industry pro’s who come to share their expertise with us,” states Peggy Rupple, Co-Director of the Biola Media Conference. “This year looks to be exceptional.” Still to-be-announced workshops will feature the art of pitching, knowing what projects Hollywood is looking for, discovering niche projects, no-budget filmmaking, legal aspects of deal-making, how power is used in Hollywood, living out your faith, and much more. "This not-to-be-missed event compacts into one day an opportunity like no other," notes Jack Hafer, Producer, To End All Wars and Chair of Biola’s internationally acclaimed Cinema and Media Arts program. "It’s a chance to discover concrete direction for your career and put you in the touch with the people and resources anyone serious about a career in entertainment or media needs to know." The Biola Media Conference is sponsored by Biola University. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS BIOS: Joe Eszterhas has written 15 films that have grossed more than a billion dollars at the box office, including Basic Instinct, Jagged Edge, Flashdance and Showgirls. Two of the five books he’s written have received the distinction of The New York Times Bestsellers, and his non-fiction novel Charlie Simpson’s Apocalypse was nominated for a National Book Award. He has been called “The Che Guevara of screenwriters” (Daily Variety), “a living Hollywood legend” (ABC’s 20/20), and Time Magazine states “If Shakespeare were alive today, would his name would be Joe Eszterhas?” Joe’s latest book is “Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith.” Ralph Winter has produced over 25 films, grossing over $2 billion dollars worldwide, as well as produced and directed TV for Steven Speilberg at Dreamworks. This list includes the following Academy Award nominated films: X-Men, X-Men United, Fantastic Four, Mighty Joe Young, Star Trek VI, Star Trek IV, and Planet of the Apes. Ralph's recent films include X-Men: The Last Stand, Thr3e, and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Currently Ralph is a partner in a new joint film company, 1019 Productions and founding partner of the commercial production company Thomas Winter Cooke. Terry Botwick has had an amazing career in television and motion pictures. As former President of Vanguard Films, Terry managed the production of the CGI animated Space Chimps for Fox, and Ribbit for MGM. He arranged $120 million for the co-publishing of video games and spearheaded Vanguard’s expansion into the direct to video business with MGM. Prior to Vanguard, Terry was founder of Thunderpoint Partners, where he arranged a co-finance and distribution partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. As former SVP at CBS Entertainment, he helped the network rise from third to first place and oversaw all primetime series programming (developing three successful series) and special events (Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, etc.). His eclectic resume also includes broad-ranging successes such as: President of Worldwide Television Distribution and Production for Hearst Corporation, (which produced 12-14 television movies per year), Founder/CEO of e-learning company Spongelab, and President/COO of Big Idea Productions (VeggieTales). Susan Issacs is a writer and comedienne with credits in TV, film, stage and radio. Her numerous TV credits include co-starring roles on Seinfield, My Name is Earl, Providence and more. An alumnus of the Groundlings Sunday Company, she has written numerous works for NPR’s Weekend America, Sit N Spin at Comedy Central Stage, and Show and Tell at Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre. Her memoir “Angry Conversations with God: A Snarky, but Authentic Spiritual Memoir” explores the idea that if her relationship with God was supposed to be a marriage, she and God needed marriage counseling. Phil Cooke is a television producer with a Ph.D. in Theology, Phil Cooke advises many of the largest and most effective non-profit and faith-based organizations in the world. He’s appeared on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, Fox News Network, his work has been profiled in the New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal and Christianity Today magazine called him a “media guru.” He’s also a founding partner in TWC Films – a commercial production company that produced two spots for the 2008 Super Bowl. His new book is: The Last TV Evangelist: Why The Next Generation Couldn’t Care Less About Religious Media. Phil is changing the way religious organizations and non-profits use the media to engage the culture. http://www.biolamedia.com
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CCAS Featured on Moody Radio Network

Posted by Scott A. Shuford on January 16, 2009 at 7:30am
Moody Radio Network, based in Chicago, recently invited me to do two on air interviews live on their 100,000 watt Chicago station, which also streams live over the internet at WMBI.fm. The interviews were great, and were a great opportunity to raise awareness around our Christian Comic Arts Society mission. These type of radio interviews usually last 10-15 minutes. They are quick and fun! The questions centered around things like how long we've been around, or what are some popular Christian comics, or how is God using comics. I was able to share about Buzz Dixon's Serenity comics (published by Thomas Nelson) and about how The Foursquare Church is using comics around the world (through Eric Jansen.) I touched on how much attention comics have been getting from pop culture including the blockbuster films, and most recently from the Spidey Obama comic. With the speed of these radio interviews, you have to think on your feet and answer quickly because you don't have the questions ahead of time. As I answered the questions, I talked about the movement(s) that God is making within comics and how He has placed people in ministry to create evangelistic church resources AND also placed Christians in the comic industry to serve as a living example within their companies. As I said that, God imprinted on me yet again how valuable each of one of us is to Him - how valuable YOU are just being involved in comics and here with CCAS. What a blessing for us to be able to share together, to serve together in the place God has put us through our interest in comics. I hope you'll stop today to enjoy what God has put into you through your interest in comics, and pray on what He might want to do through you today or in the future. Regardless of what you are "doing" today for God, I hope you'll be able to take some time to just "be" with Him today.
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for those near NYC -- hey, it's worth a try. ya never know.

Posted by Carole McDonnell on January 13, 2009 at 5:30am
Suvudu is giving away three pairs of Weekend Tickets to Comic Con New York, one of the biggest Comics, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Manga, Television, Movies, You-Name-It-They-Got-It Extravaganzas known to mankind! All you need to do is email us your name, phone number, and mailing address at infosuvudu@randomhouse.com. It's just that easy, but be sure to read the legal for all the fine print.To enter, submit your name, phone number and mailing address to info@suvudu.com between 12:01 AM EDT January 12, 2009 and 12:00 AM EDT on January 26, 2009. If you send in your name, phone number and mailing address, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of three prize packs, each containing two (2) Weekend tickets to attend Comic Con New York City. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
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CCAS - Official Code of Conduct

Posted by Scott A. Shuford on January 10, 2009 at 1:00pm
Welcome to the CCAS Social Network! Please note that the Moderators use the following guidelines when reviewing submissions to the site, and do their best to use discretion and insight when applying these guidelines to specific situations. These guidelines are not meant as a legalistic set of rules, and each site member is to be held accountable solely on the basis of their own postings. CCAS is committed to unity within the church body. Discussions of theology and denominational differences may be allowed, but forum members are discouraged from proselytizing for their particular denominational doctrines within the forum. Please use private correspondence for that type of discussion. CCAS is committed to respect. Members are encouraged to address the issues under discussion and not to resort to any denigrating characterizations of the person, regardless of how mild you deem your comments to be. CCAS is committed to building up others. Forum members are encouraged not to make negative inferences (i.e., presumptions about other members’ remarks), especially when such inferences have no clear objective basis. Please note that this site is for the members and associates of the Christian Comic Arts Society, and thus basic Christian principles are expected in our interaction here. This includes consideration for the feelings and conscience of other members. Likewise, obscene/profane language, pornographic content, and libel are strictly prohibited. Most importantly, please remember the words of Christ: "By this the world shall know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35) If there are any concerns or suggestions regarding these guidelines, please bring them up to a Moderator. Thank you, and God bless!
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Use your gifts in worship

Posted by Dave "Weird World" Weiss on January 9, 2009 at 11:42am
Hi everyone,Well the long awaited AMOKArts Worship space is up and running. See it for yourself athttp://radicallyreal.truepath.com/amokarts/worshipspace.htmlThis week's video is called Envisioning something new and it can bee seen through the link on the worship page or directly at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6peLSYnIZ8Basically what this is, is a chance for artists of all disciplines to use their gifts to serve the Lord and practice things they would like to try in their local church. My prayer is that many will take the opportunity to try new things and also listen to and view the other files on the page. Also please forward this link to those you think might be blessed by it, both in and out of the church. The goal with this page is to fold, to spread the Gospel and to empower artists to use their gifts to spread the Gospel. I don't see it as a substitute for the fellowship and accountability that can be found worshipping with other believers in a local church but I pray that God will use it to open the doors to the local church for those outside the church and for artists already in the church to use their gifts in new and exciting ministries that deepen their faith and commitment to the Lord. Please check it out and let me know what you think.If you'd like to submit works to the site based on the monthly themes, contact me at amokarts@aol.com. If you'd like help in using your gifts to serve he Lord, please consider joining the pastor2artists elist at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/pastor2artistsMay God bless you as you serve Him,Pastor Dave Weiss
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Religious thrown back!!

Posted by cbgiles on January 8, 2009 at 6:18pm
I sent out an email and bcc'd all the people I sent this email to.There's this one guy in particular, on the bcc list, who I met and sat next to at a comic book convention back in '01 and we talked shop and became friends, was one of the people I sent this email to. I was forwarding an advertisement email to my friends about the Danny the Dinosaur book 1 announcement from the sellers that I did the art for just to let my friends and especially comic artist and writer friends to know that I had something published. It's a Christian book but I wasn't being preachy but check out what he responded with: "Brent-- please do not send me any religious messages in future.....................MH"I shouldn't be offended but it's not like I was hitting him over the head and I hardly send him any kind of email unless it's art related. So it's not like he's fed up over the junk I send.I'm praying that this was a snag to his heart. Unfortunately I think he's overly encrusted and I just irritated his slumber. He was polite. Who knows? What'll ya'll think?
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Who Commissions...by Dan Rupple / www.SeriouslyFunny.tv

Posted by Scott A. Shuford on January 7, 2009 at 5:00pm
This is an excellent piece from Dan Rupple that speaks to anyone who creates anything. I thought I would post it to share here. Dan is a friend of mine with whom I serve on the Biola Media Conference Advisory Board. Dan is also one of the founders of the legendary Christian comedy troupe Isaac Air Freight. ****** Who Commissions...by Dan Rupple / www.SeriouslyFunny.tv I recently watched a documentary on the legendary rock band The Who. The band’s leader and guitarist, Pete Townshend, was talking about the early days of the group in London. He mentioned that numerous rock bands were forming at the time, many who would go on to make their mark as pillars of the British Invasion, all of whom were striving to get started. Then Townshend made an interesting comment. He said that most of the bands were running after financing, trying to find someone who would offer them a paying gig or fund their studio time. But Pete was looking for a commission – a commission that could only come from the audience. He went on to say that as The Who was experimenting with their sound, nothing seemed to strike a chord with the audience; nothing made the audience cry, “We want more of the THAT!” Then he composed “Can’t Explain” which went on to be the Who’s first hit. When performing “Can’t Explain” for the first time, Pete instantly knew that this was the sound the audience wanted more of. Pete, and subsequently The Who, had his commission and the rest is rock-n-roll history. We all know the difficulties and frustrations of trying to get any type of project financed. We write/produce/perform something, run it from office to office, follow-up on contact after contact, make phone call upon phone call; all in a fervent attempt to make our artistic dream a reality. All this being a necessary part of the process of Show Business - emphasis on the later word of the term. But how many of our projects, that we are willing to bleed for, does anyone want to see other than us? Before we beat the pavement with our pet project; I suggest that we perform our sets before a couple small crowds (non-family members), have a choice group of objective critics read our scripts, or show some of our less ambitious films to an Internet audience. Before we ask someone to take up our banner, let’s run it up the entertainment flagpole and see if anyone salutes it with thunderous applause or a few thousand clicks. Like Townshend discovered when he performed “Can’t Explain,” when we do something, no matter how small, that the audience echoes back, “Give us more of that!” – that’s our commission! If you make fifteen short films and crickets chirp, then make an artistic alteration and your sixteenth everyone goes crazy for; whatever stylistic change you made, that’s what the audience wants. And you’ll probably know it instantly. This is a universal truth throughout the arts and media. There are countless stories of artists, writers, media makers, who couldn’t get arrested until they stumbled upon their signature technique. I think of comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who for years kicked around dingy comedy clubs and nightspots until audiences roared with laughter when they identified with his “I get no respect” persona. Now I’m certainly not saying that we should lock into a formula and just keep producing more of the same – do we really need a “Klumps 8”? Just look at the awe-inspiring experimentation and development of The Who’s catalogue. But every endeavor harkens back to their signature sound discovered in “Can’t Explain.” However different an album or song may have been, we always knew it was The Who. It’s the law of supply and demand. Maybe we should be slow to demand that someone finance what we do, until there is a demand for what we are supplying.
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The wonderful story problems of Oz

Posted by UnchartedSpirit on January 4, 2009 at 6:18pm
It's uncanny how self aware I can be yet still remain this awful. I'd been rotting over why my stories don't work; and I came up with this anaology of the many problems writers have with the characters from "The Wizard of Oz." I saw myself to be The Tin Man, lacking the "heart" to be a writer. It's that I can't give any personality to my characters, and my stories don't really have any emotional drive to them. I thought it was my lack of expressing emotions, but I've owing up to the fact that it's the much larger probelem of not having nor wanting a socical life that's gotten me so detached from understanding any persona; including my own, partly. There's never been a stable, conservitave group of individuals that I've wanted to have a normal life with where I live. Sure I've tried my best to hang around, I've made a few laughs with other people, but for the most part I remain an anti-converser; compleately ignornant to most of the topics dicussed around me, and resistant to almost every activity I've been invited to throughout my school life. There's only one probelem with my anaology; I don't know what to assoiate the rest of Oz with. I suppose the scarecrow could be the one of those writers for those lame Saturday Morning cartoons, or someone who just attempts to revamp an previously popular idea like Underdog or Speed Racer....The lion could be the anti-artist pro-franchise writer who doesn't want to work out of the box, uses generic dialouge, cardboard or near-flat characters, and little to no creative liberties. I still don't know what the rest of Oz and Dorothy/Tonto could stand for...but other than that not a bad idea about bad ideas, eh?
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