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Tag Archives: TV series
Keep The Dream Fires Burning
It’s easy to let dreams die, Modern Philosophers. That’s just a basic truth. Dreams need to be fueled with the fires of passion, hard work, commitment, and maybe even a little blind faith and dumb luck. The saying is “Chase … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged chasing a dream, creativity, humore, Modern Philosopher, never give up, novel, Sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing
17 Comments
Stepping Back Behind The Camera Again
Happy Writers’ Day, Modern Philosophers. As many of you know, this is the holiday I created to celebrate my life as a writer. It always falls on the day after a taping of The Nite Show, and I take the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged directing, Entertainment, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, television production, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, TV, TV series
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Character Actors
Since I live alone, I’m always scared half to death whenever a voice addresses me at a time when I should be the only one at The House on the Hill. “I was wondering if you had a second to … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, short story, TV series, writing
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I Finished Writing Season One!
I’m excited to announce that I have finished writing Season One of my TV series, Modern Philosophers! That’s no small feat, so I want to take a moment to celebrate the achievement before reality sinks it. Ten episodes, over 500 … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged be the change, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, taking charge, TV series, writing
16 Comments
The Magic Of Running In The Rain
My stepmother had a saying, Modern Philosophers, about how only a fool isn’t smart enough to come in out of the rain. So perhaps it’s my stepmother’s fault that I enjoy running in the rain. After all, I was too … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Writing
Tagged Fitness, health, Humor, Magic, Modern Philosopher, relaxation, running, sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing
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My Brain Will Fill In The Rest
One of the biggest drawbacks of being a superstitious writer working on a secret project, Modern Philosophers, is that I don’t have anyone to talk to about my story. I can’t seek out advice, run plot ideas past anyone, or … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged creative process, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, outlining, predictive analytics, sarcasm, satire, TV, TV series, writing
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The Hidden Heist
I love a good heist flick, Modern Philosophers. Ocean’s 11, The Italian Job, Reservoir Dogs… I could spend the day watching them all, and then want to break out my laptop and write one of my own. When another movie … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged heists, Humor, Modern Philosopher, movies, Ocean's 11, Reservoir Dogs, Return of the Jedi, sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing
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I Really Should Try To Remember To Blog…
Hey, Modern Philosophers! It’s Austin. You guys remember me, right? The interns kept pestering me all day to write a blog post. Apparently, it’s been some time since I’ve posted anything here. It’s not that I’ve forgotten about you, but … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged blogging, creating a TV series, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, Opening Day, sarcasm, satire, TV series, writing, Yankees
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All Week Writing Party
I know I haven’t been blogging much lately, Modern Philosophers, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing. One of my other writing projects has demanded my full attention, and I’m not one to ignore the call of a story … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged creative writing, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, screnwriting, TV, TV series, writing for TV
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California Dreamin’ On Such A Blizzard Day
I stopped trying to figure out Hollywood a long time ago, Modern Philosophers. After my movie deal with Dr Dre fell apart due to circumstances beyond my control, I realized I’d had enough of California. That was when I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged Blizzard, Hollywood, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, TV pilot, TV series, writing for TV
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