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A Pixar Primer – 22 Rules for Storytelling
Pencil News, Pencils and Pop Culture, TV, FILM & BOOKS, Writing LessonsA Pixar movie always packs an emotional and visual punch, but have you ever considered the method that goes into creating it?
Earlier this month, a list of 22 rules for storytelling, compiled by former Pixar Storyboard artist Emma Coats,…

How to Freelance: So You Want to be a Freelancer…
Writing LessonsSo you want to know how to freelance, eh? It seems society has this idea that writers huddle in caves, chanting over glowing crystals and sacrificing small woodland creatures in search of some special, rarefied skill set that allows them to…

Writing Tips: Always Bring Two Pencils On a Plane
Most Popular, Pencils and Pop Culture, TV, FILM & BOOKS, Writing LessonsOn Saturday, The Atlantic Monthly posted a list of ten rules for writing by renowned author Margaret Atwood. As a die-hard pencil fanatic, I was of course glad to see my favorite writing utensil take the top two spots in this list of writing…

(Re)Introducing Pencils.com Teaching Artist Diane Wright
Teaching ArtistsTwo weeks ago, we reintroduced our Pencils.com featured teaching artist Mike Theuer and the first of his many tips for artists. Today, Studio 602 is excited to reintroduce Diane Wright and her tips for making the most out of your graphite.
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