Creator of Space Pilgrim Book Series

I don’t think, I know my works are not grand.  I genuinely appreciate anyone who loves my work or has ever called it “amazing”.  I don’t want to take away from that.  To be clear, I’m quite proud of what I’ve done. I’m only saying  I doubt at this point in my life that...

Structure, Organization, and Pacing: 4

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar: 4

Production Quality and Cover Design: 4

Plot and Story Appeal: 4

Character Appeal and Development: 4

Voice and Writing Style: 5

Judge’s Commentary*:

Opening on a somber note, Space Pilgrim takes the r...

 I'd like to shed some light on the experience.

I go tough on portfolios. I could care less if it's discouraging to tell you that your portfolio is never going to get you a job. In that moment, I'm actually the best friend you've got.

#1. Your instructors are discouraged...

Ranked as one of the least answered questions in the art community, and when answers do come, they are usually unsatisfying. 

That question is: How much do I charge for my artwork?

to fine artists - you're on your own, I'm talking about the entertainment industry.

I’m goi...

To all those artists who are looking, or about to start looking:
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-I HAVE NO IDEA. 

By that I don't mean I am unaware of Networking with the right people, or applying to anything and everything. Each path is different and this industry is infuriatingly indirect...

(forgive my sloppy writing, I jump from 1st to 3rd person and from present tense to past tense.... but you'll get the idea).

I want to start this off by saying I understand why art tests are given, and that my perspective is somewhat limited. But there are some principl...

AS IT RELATES TO ARTISTS:
I already know there are those out there who will say their free internship led them to other opportunities. I've met you, and that is grand. For you, it all worked out, but the few cases where a free internship helped you in your career does...