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Tell The Damn Story ep. 409: How To Walk The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton

from Tell The Damn Story · host Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan

What does it really take to break into comics, animation, and film—and stay there?In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and sit down with screenwriter Brandon Easton to talk about the grind behind his career—and the truth most people don’t hear.From hustling at conventions in the ’90s…to navigating industry politics…to becoming the head writer on Iyanu…Brandon shares the real path: the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the decisions that change everything.This isn’t theory. This is lived experience.You’ll hear:What the “grind” actually looks like (then vs now)The role of networking, reputation, and showing upThe hidden politics of comics, TV, and filmWhy finishing your work matters more than anything elseThe mindset shift that separates dreamers from working writersAnd one of the most important truths you’ll hear all year:👉 “Finish what you start.”Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: [email protected] follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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