Episode 42 of The Write Idea Workshop has it's towel ready to discuss Douglas Adams and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! Give it a listen!
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The Force is with Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson has the Force on his side.
Article and space-tomfoolery by Ryan Andersons
BREAKING NEWS!
Rian Johnson, director of amazing movies such as BRICK and LOOPER is going to write/direct STAR WARS EPISODE 8 and 9!
I know, right?
As a fan of Rian Johnson's films, this is some mind-blowing news. BRICK redefined and reinvigorated the noir film for me in a time when procedural cop shows had all but degraded what made investigative stories interesting. LOOPER was the first time-travel film I've seen since Back to the Future 2 that didn't make me hate time-travel (and was a bad-ass movie). Now, he's going to be taking the reigns of one of the most monumental sci-fi properties of all time. The Force is going to get pretty goddamn trippy, friends.
If you have never seen a Rian Johnson movie, I highly recommend hitting up Netflix or Redbox or Amazon and downloading a copy ASAP. BRICK and LOOPER, in particular are fantastic movies that embrace wholly the genres they represent, and twist them appropriately to make them stand out from others of their ilk. With that in mind, one can hardly begin to speculate how Johnson may twist the Star Wars universe on it's head. Not to mention, with the exception of some phenomenal television work, Johnson traditionally works solely on properties and characters he's created. This endeavor will be an interesting mix of his television directing experiences and working on his own movies as he will be working with characters he didn't create, in a setting that is previously established by other movies, but he WILL be both writing and directing these two films.
I find myself dumbfounded even trying to guess what might come with these movies, but I have no doubt following JJ Abrams' episode 7 that these will be unique sci-fi experiences and for the first time in a long long time, I am looking forward to Star Wars sequels.
Keep on writing,
Brand New Episode!
Episode 41 of the Write Idea Workshop is up right now! To put in your ears! You can do it!
Responding to "Your" Comments
A new goofy video segment is which we respond to your comments on other social media, not at all related to The Write Idea Workshop. Enjoy!
We're A-Tumblr-in'
High-fives and salutations!
Just wanted to let you fine ladies, gents, vegetables and minerals know that The Write Idea Workshop now has it's very own tumblr! Muchos thanks to Morgan Melsert for suggesting we get one.
As of right this very moment, we're not entirely sure what precisely we'll be posting to the tumblr that we won't be posting here. In all likelihood, we'll probably be posting writing challenges, old episodes (like the first 15) and some other nifty things that people generally look to a tumblr to find.
Additional update!
As you may or may not have noticed above our links to social media, we've recently added a DONATE PLEASE button. We've joked for quite a while about having a donate button, but now here it is! If you click on the Donate Button, a few options should come up. We've listed some suggested donation amounts, with titles of what those donations will carry with them, or what they'll support. There are several Funds listed, like the Help Buy Another Mic fund, or the Self Publishing Fund, as well as some lesser values like just Help Support the Site. Any and all contributions will be insanely appreciated and those who donate will get verbal (and possibly physical) high-fives, in addition to any prize or gratuity listed with the donation.
As always, thank you all so much for listening to The Write Idea Workshop and we hope you all enjoy Episode 40, which will be up either tomorrow (Saturday, May 17th 2014) or the next day.
Keep writing!
Serving Up Creepypasta
Episode 39 of The Write Idea Workshop features prominently a topic Ryan has been trying to avoid for months: creepypasta. Justin is enamored with the stuff, and he tries to explain to Ryan why it's interesting, relevant and fun to read/listen to. Additionally, the guys talk about Free Comic Book Day, the use of semicolons, and secret lairs!
Give it a listen! Click on Justin!
Justin is ensnared in creepypasta
Episodes A-Plenty
Greetings Workshoppers! Workshopees? We don't really have a name for our listeners just yet. If you have any ideas, we'd be happy to consider them.
Anyway! Over this past weekend, Justin, Ryan and Mr.Matt Bitley journeyed to the not-so-far away land of Chicago to attend C2E2. While there, the gents chatted up quite a few comic book writers, artists and enthusiasts, as well as a bunch of other cool people. Business cards were handed out which included a QR code to bring people to this very site. Unfortunately, and unbeknownst to our intrepid hosts at the time, the website had been down for a week or so due to maintenance issues. However, new episodes were posted and directed to our RSS feed. But now the site is back up and in full functionality! Expect once more Weekly updates, the occasional article, and episodes a-plenty for your listening pleasure!
Speaking of episodes, three new episodes are available! Be sure to give them a listen and drop us some comments, or even better, an iTunes review.
Thanks for listening and keep on writing everyone!
Episode 35 made it!
Continuing the somewhat standing tradition of only posting one episode in March, the Write Idea Workshop is back with nearly two hours of comic book flavored ear-candy for your listening pleasure!
Give a listen to EPISODE 35 !
Episode 34 is up for listening!
Episode 34 is up and running!
In this episode, Ryan and Justin discuss YouTube giants Hannah Hart (@harto on twitter) and Markiplier (@markiplier on twitter) and how amazing they are. Additionally, the two pimp the hell of Camp Takota, Hannah Hart's latest movie alongside Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart! Go give that a viewing or three if you can. It'll touch you in your soul parts.
The tea of choice for episode 34 is a mix between English Breakfast tea and Irish Breakfast Tea. Put that in your cup and drink it, the universe!
BroLaf?
Years before the Write Idea Workshop kicked into being, your host Ryan did some videos and appearances on other podcasts centralized around the popular game League of Legends. Check out this goofy video of Ryan as BroLaf, in his segment (that may be reappearing soon) ASK A BROLFAF