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The Goldilocks Method: Finding a Story That’s Just Right
A sneak peek at Chapter Three of my upcoming book: A Guide to Writing Animated Pilots
Jan 13
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Indie Creator Spotlight: Leisl Adams of Malcolm’s Midnight Snack Mysteries
A new indie preschool IP shaped by heart, parenthood, and lived experience.
Jan 6
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Chapter Two: Main Character Energy
Another sneak peek chapter of my WIP book, A Guide to Writing Animated Pilots.
Dec 30, 2025
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The Winter Catch-Up Secret... Shhh!!!
Why winter is the perfect time to prepare your projects for the new year.
Dec 23, 2025
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The Great Pretender
Why I Still Suffer from Imposter Syndrome
Dec 17, 2025
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Indie Creator Spotlight: Pencil Dust Podcast
The Aussie animated podcast that feels like a warm cup of tea.
Dec 9, 2025
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The Most Successful Broke Person in Animation
The Wild Reality of “Making It” in Animation
Dec 2, 2025
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Spotlight: Storyboard Artist Melissa Xu: "Bringing Strawbania to Life"
An interview with the wizard who storyboarded Strawberry Vampire.
Nov 25, 2025
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What’s Next for Strawberry Vampire?
Building an Indie Future for My Beloved Property, One Strawberry at a Time
Nov 18, 2025
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Indie Creator Spotlight: Black Cloud Studios
Shining a Little Sunshine on a Black Cloud — spotlighting a growing little indie animation studio from Philadelphia.
Nov 11, 2025
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My Indie Pilot Just Blew Up on YouTube
No marketing team. No ad budget. Just me, a stack of postcards, and a dream. A look into why Strawberry Vampire went viral.
Nov 4, 2025
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My First Time at Lightbox! + An Over the Garden Wall Event I’ll Never Forget
Indie animation, fandom, and the power of a community that refuses to give up.
Oct 28, 2025
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