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Devourer of Words 064: Adding the Last Period

Posted on Aug. 20, 2019

Marc Bernardin wraps it up with a column on how to end the story.

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Devourer of Words 063: Days of Comic-Cons Past

Posted on Jun. 18, 2019

Marc Bernadin reminisces about past Comic-Cons he attended.

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Devourer of Words 062: On Endings

Posted on May. 21, 2019

Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones ... Marc Bernardin talks about endings and how writers should remain true to their story.

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Devourer of Words 061: Gearing Up

Posted on Apr. 16, 2019

Marc Bernardin returns with solid advice for every writer who plans to pitch their work at conventions this year.

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Devourer of Words 060: The Choice

Posted on Jan. 15, 2019

Marc Bernardin starts off the New Year with some advice for writers on how to figure out what's next.

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Devourer of Words 59: Finding the Voice

Posted on Nov. 20, 2018

Marc Bernardin gives some tips on finding the correct voice as a writer when you're working in comics, TV, and movies on established characters and shows.

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Devourer of Words 058: Someone Else’s Toys

Posted on Oct. 16, 2018

Marc Bernardin is back with some advice for writers on playing with "someone else's toys."

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Devourer of Words 057: Challenging vs. the Unknown

Posted on Sep. 18, 2018

Marc Bernadin talks about both the challenges and the rewards of writing.

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Devourer of Words 056: Revisiting Comic-Con

Posted on Aug. 21, 2018

Marc Bernardin talks about his experiences at Comic-Con 2018 and how this year's convention was different for him.

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Devourer of Words 055: SDCC Dos and Don’ts

Posted on Jun. 19, 2018

Marc Bernardin is back with some timely tips for attending Comic-Con!

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Devourer of Words 054: Sometimes, the Going Gets Rough

Posted on Apr. 17, 2018

Marc Bernardin returns with advice to writers when the going gets rough ...

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Devourer of Words 053: Building a Wall

Posted on Feb. 20, 2018

Marc Bernardin offers some sound advice on collaboration with other writers.

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Devourer of Words 052: Resolved

Posted on Jan. 16, 2018

Marc Bernardin looks back at his 2017 New Year's Resoulutions to see how he did.

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Devourer of Words 051: Giving Thanks (and Answering Questions)

Posted on Nov. 21, 2017

Marc Bernardin takes to the Twitter-verse to thank the readers of his monthly Toucan column and to answer questions about writing.

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Devourer of Words 050: Who Has the Right to Write?

Posted on Oct. 17, 2017

Marc Bernardin talks about who has the right to write cultural and ethnic characters and stories in comics.

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Devourer of Words 049: Feedback Loop

Posted on Sep. 19, 2017

Every writer needs feedback and most are asked to give it in return. Marc Bernardin has some hints on what to look for and what to give back.

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Devourer of Words 048: Comic-Con 2017

Posted on Aug. 15, 2017

Marc Bernardin returns to tell us about his experiences at Comic-Con 2017 and how they differed from previous years.

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Devourer of Words 047: Time Enough at Last

Posted on Jun. 20, 2017

Marc Bernardin reminds us that Comic-Con International offers numerous opportunites for varied convention experiences, and offers some advice on some things that you should't pass up.

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Devourer of Words 046: Listening Post

Posted on May. 16, 2017

Marc Bernardin shares some wisdom gained on his latest writing project.

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Devourer of Words 045: Kirby and Eisner at 100

Posted on Apr. 18, 2017

Marc Bernardin shares his story of meeting Will Eisner, as part of our 100th birthday celebration of The Spirit creator at this year's Comic-Con International.

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Devourer of Words 044: The Mailbag

Posted on Feb. 21, 2017

Marc Bernardin turns to the vastness of the Internet to answer some of your questions about writing.

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Devourer of Words 043: New Year’s Resolutions (Writer Edition)

Posted on Jan. 17, 2017

Marc Bernardin returns with some New Year's Resolutions geared towards writers.

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Devourer of Words 042: Fandemonium

Posted on Nov. 15, 2016

Marc Bernardin offers some sage advice on how to deal with fans, once you've made it as a writer or creator.

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Devourer of Words 041: Winter is Here

Posted on Oct. 18, 2016

Marc Bernardin has some sound advice on what writers should do once convention season ends ... and how to prepare for next year's cons!

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Devourer of Words 040: After the Con

Posted on Aug. 16, 2016

You went to Comic-Con, you met some editors, you pitched your writing. Now what happens? Marc Bernardin has some sage advice on how to proceed...