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Creating Characters From Your Story’s Theme (Part 2) :: with Brian McDonald :: Paper Wings Show #29

By Chris Oatley

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Jedi master Brian McDonald is back with more revelatory perspectives that will challenge the way we think about visual storytelling.

In part one, Brian showed us how theme creates character and character creates theme.

Now, in part two, we discuss when to stop dreaming and start writing, how success can kill creativity, why style isn’t always a good thing, and why the students who struggle the most, often grow the most.

Oh! …and we have some big news: Lora’s going to be on TV!

Listen To The Interview:

[ download the mp3 ]

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More From Brian McDonald:

Click here to get the new ‘Invisible Ink’ Audiobook

Invisible Ink

The Golden Theme

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Ink Spots

Subscribe to The Invisible Ink Blog

Other ‘Paper Wings’ Posts Featuring Brian McDonald:

Part One Of This Interview

Brian’s First Paper Wings Appearance

“Forget Hollywood”

Chris’ Review Of ‘Ink Spots’

Awesome Links:

Eddie Smith

The Dreamer (Lora’s comic)

On December 15th at 9/8c, Lora will appear on the new Discovery documentary about The American Revolution!

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