Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches & Proposals by Moira Anderson

Writing is only half the battle. Know how to market yourself properly and professionally.

2003 Novel and Short Story Writer's Market: 1,900+ Places to Get Your Fiction into Print by Anne Bowling, et al.

Great resource!

The Power of the Playwright's Vision: Blueprints for the Working Writer by Gordon Farrell

How to express your vision on the stage - potent and effective structures

Making a Good Writer Great: a Creativity Workbooks for Screenwriters by Linda Seger, Silman-James Press

Linda Seger has written numerous how-to books for writers. Economically priced.

Creating Unforgettable Characters also written by Linda Seger

Stories that sell require unforgettable characters

Writing Screenplays That Sell, by Michael Hauge

Add to your arsenal!

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King.

An autobiography and a tough-love lesson for aspiring novelists

Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self Publishers by Tad Crawford

Includes 20 ready to use forms, negotiation checklists, extra tear out forms and a CD Rom.

The Art and Craft of Playwriting

One of my favorites!

Stage Writer's Handbook

Understand the business aspect of your dreams!

Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents now in its 12th year.

This one-of-a-kind reference shows writers how to get the attention of the people they need to become published. A must have for any writer.

Write the Perfect Book Proposal revised edition by Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman

An updated edition of the definitive guide to crafting a book proposal that sells.

2003 Writer's Market 8,000 Editors Who Buy What You Write

A MUST have! Know the market!

2003 Children's Writers & Illustrators Market

Perfect for Childrens Writers! I'll say it again - Know Your Market!

2003 Writer's Market Online

An Internet version, with CD Rom obviously another MUST have!

The Elements of Style

Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. A necessary guide for all writers.

The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

Formatting and style of submitting and marketing...

Art of Dramatic Writing

For many years, Lajos Egri's book has been a well-guarded secret ...it ... remains an essential text

Painless Grammar

Written by Rebecca Elliott, Ph.D. For sixth to eighth grades or adults who forgot.

OUR SELECTION PROCESS. Each Judge on our panel will read and critique one script per episode. However, each Judge will read and discuss a different play on each broadcast. Meaning that four plays will be discussed over a four episode period. At the end of the four episode period four new scripts will be introduced and the cycle starts again. The first four scripts will either be accepted to move on, or dropped. Those receiving at least three positive votes continue on for possible production. Those with less than three votes are eliminated. At the end of twelve episodes, the remaining plays in consideration will be voted on during episodes thirteen and fourteen and one play will be selected from those for production on stage here at Riprap Studio Theatre and the process starts all over again. Our goal is to produce three or four plays from selected writers per season. In a nutshell, this broadcast allows writers and viewers to be part of the reading and selecting process. A real education. It also creates an audience eager to hear every word our Judges have to say regarding submissions. Thanks for joining us and we look forward to seeing you on KVMD and at the theatre!

	KRISTINA CASEY. Artistically, Kristina is an actor, director, writer, producer, singer/songwriter. Currently Kristina is a series regular and shooting "Sirens” in addition to judging with Riprap Entertainment. Kristina acted in, co-directed and co-produced "The Vagina Monologues" Hollywood 2006 at the Directors Guild of America. She is slated to tackle the same in 2007. She has written screenplays and plans to produce, direct, and star in a short she has written this year for Steven Spielberg's "On The Lot". She has studied under Howard Fine, Bobbie Chance and is a graduate of the famed Writer's Bootcamp in Santa Monica, C.A. Other interesting facts about Kristina - she was born and raised in California. She grew up in Central California and moved to the Los Angeles area to get a degree in Hotel and Restaurant management and is classically trained in French Cuisine. Athletically, Kristina enjoys surfing, tandem surfing, snowboarding, taking her Jeep off road, rollerblading (she’s even been clocked going 40 mph downhill on her blades), horseback riding, and golf. Globally, Kristina has conquered several dialects, speaks French and conversational Spanish. She has traveled the world and was in a French Foreign exchange program at age 17. Because most of her family is from South Texas, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, these dialects are second nature for her. Technically, Kristina is bit of computer geek. She understands and uses Flash, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Quark, Illustrator, Microsoft Office. She is very capable in web, print, and presentation design. She's also bit of a tom-boy - she can change the alternator in her Jeep!! KRISTINA'S UNEDITED CUT FROM THE SHOW in Quicktime format 3.4MB - approx 2 mins.
	KEVIN GRIFFIN. Kevin Griffin is a native of Marrero, Louisiana. He attended Alabama State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in the study of Biology. He also attended the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences where e received his Bachelor of Science in the study of the Technology of Nuclear Medicine. He moved to Los Angeles and is working as a professional actor. He heads the production company kevy kev productions which produces the Sketch Comedy Troupe, The AfroMedians. He has done several film projects and voice work on the cartoon, Orlando's Joint - www.orlandosjoint.com. He has been successful in all the paths he has chosen, thanks to our Heavenly Father, Yahweh. He is trustworthy, witty and spiritual-bodied. As he continues his journey here as a Homo sapien, he will walk by Faith and not by Sight. He wants to thank our Heavenly Father, Yahweh, my mother and father, brothers and sisters, and true friends for this life he calls Kevin. One Love Always Move With A Purpose. KEVIN'S UNEDITED CUT FROM THE SHOW in Quicktime format 3.3MB - approx 2 mins.
	DONACO SMYTH. Donaco has appeared on Law and Order as a sullen criminal and played a mad scientist in a UCLA student film, Hot Tamale. He had a featured role as a white supremacist with a soft streak in the comedy, Joe Terrorist. When not being unruly and disruptive, he can be seen every now and then as Daddy Warbucks in the musical, Annie. Currently, he is appearing as an insecure plastic surgeon in the VanderHart production of Naked Deception in Los Angeles through August 27th. His play Annoyed By Life premiered in Los Angeles in 2005 and will be published by Heuer Publishing in 2007. Donaco recently finished writing his second movie script. If you happen to be a big ol' Hollywood producer with a penchant for family Christmas comedies, be sure to get in touch - he wants to take you to lunch tomorrow! Donaco is a member of Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild. REACH THROUGH WRITING Freelance Commercial Copywriting www.reachthroughwriting.com 818.648.5548 DONACO'S UNEDITED CUT FROM THE SHOW in Quicktime format 3.3MB - approx 2 mins.
	RACHEL SORSA KHOURY. Rachel Sorsa Khoury is a Los Angeles-based actress and singer originally from downriver Detroit. She has acted extensively on regional stages including Georgia Ensemble Theatre and Conservatory, Horizon Theatre, Theatre in the Square, Whole World Theatre, et al. As an actress and dramaturg, Sorsa Khoury spent four years with the Process Theatre Company, Horizon Theatre, and The Southeast Playwrights' Repertory, dramaturging, workshopping, and acting in national and world premieres. She also served as Horizon Theatre's playwriting teacher and dramaturg for the New South Young Playwright's Competition and taught acting through her Atlanta studio. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from the University of Michigan, M.A. in Theatre and Dance from Michigan State University, and Ph.D. (A.B.D) in Theatre History and Criticism from The University of Texas at Austin. She has taught theatre and drama at Michigan State University (guest lecturer) and at the University of Texas and is a proud member of Actors' Equity. RACHEL'S UNEDITED CUT FROM THE SHOW in Quicktime format 7.4MB - approx 5 mins.

FROM WHENCE WE CAME . . .

• Kenneth Rock
• Sandra Maria Nutt
• Ambrose Benjamin Nutt In Loving Memory 2002
• Veneeta Taylor-Eason
• Daryl Eason
• Gena Kay
• Richard Jepperson

Kenneth Rock

President of The British Society of Comedy Writers http://www.bscw.co.uk, Mr. Rock has graciously agreed to be a part of our selection committee. A freelance scriptwriter, lecturer and consultant. Amongst his many credits he has written comedy material for radio, television, videos, films and comedians in Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Canada. Ken has taught hundreds of classes at all grade levels from 12 years old to eighty. Mr. Rock believes "as long as the students can write, classes will work no matter the age level or past writing experience. The product may differ significantly but the process will be the same."

Ken has run workshops for television companies, comedy festivals, writer's circles and groups, schools and libraries. He is resident comedy writing lecturer for the Cologne Comedy School (Germany). For most of the 1980s, Mr. Rock was Chairman, The Comedy Writers Association of Great Britain and in the late 80s he was the Northern Chairman, Writers Guild of Great Britain. From 1988 to 1999 Mr. Rock was the President of the Comedy Writers Association of Great Britain and, as mentioned above, he is currently President and Founder member of The British Society of Comedy Writers, a new professional organization that aims to develop good practice and professionalism among comedy writers, whilst bringing together under a single umbrella the best creative professionals, working to standards of excellence.

The aim of the BSCW is to work closely with the entertainment industry world-wide by providing writers who are trained to the highest standards in comedy and light entertainment.

In 1989 Ken became the first person from western Europe to sell comedy material direct to Czechoslovakian TV. In 1998 Ken ran the first comedy workshop for producers and directors for Nelonen TV, Finland. In 1998 he ran the first comedy writing workshop for African writers in Zimbabwe. In 1998 Ken became the first Englishman to run a comedy writing workshop in South Africa for the South African ScriptWriters Association. In 2000, Ken jointly ran the first comedy writing workshop in Lithuania for Lithuania scriptwriters.

Sandra Maria Nutt

Sandy grew up in a tiny college town in southern Ohio. After High School, she attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she earned a B.A. in Theatre and Drama. Sandy relocated to New York City immediately after college to pursue a professional acting career. She performed in numerous stage plays, originating the role of "Tiche" opposite Samuel L. Jackson, off-Broadway in the four part "WE" series of plays of plays written by Charles Fuller and performed at the world renowned NEC Theatre Company under the direction of Douglas Turner Ward.

After a national tour with the company, Sandy relocated to California. She appeared in several plays and television sitcoms then took the time to add screenwriting to her resume. Sandy has written ten full-length, fictionalized screenplays and one true story. She is the creator of Riprap Entertainment and Riprap Writers' Playhouse.

Ambrose Benjamin Nutt [1920-2002 - In Loving Memory]

Born in Milwaukee in 1920 to a World War I Veteran, author and lawyer and a professional registered nurse, Ambrose was orphaned at age five and sent to Detroit to be raised by his Uncle. In 1935, at age 15, Ambrose became the first black student to attend the Aerospace Engineering Program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After graduating with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and working for one year in Detroit, Ambrose moved to Ohio and worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) before being drafted in 1944.

The twenty-four year old entered the Army Air Corps as a Tuskegee Airman and went into flight training at Tuskegee in 1945. In 1946 he returned to WPAFB and subsequently attended Ohio State University in 1949 receiving a masters in Aeronautical Engineering in 1951. A few of Ambrose's accomplishments while at WPAFB include his involvement in heading the team that developed the first ejection seat in the United States. Additionally, he worked with NASA in developing an escape capsule which included running various wind tunnel tests.

Along the way, Ambrose became Section Chief and Branch Chief during his tenure at WPAFB widening his areas of responsibilities before retiring in 1981. He actively participated with the minority development committee's outreach program at WPAFB to recruit minorities at various Universities throughout the United States.

After retiring in 1981, Ambrose was employed as the Dean of the dual degree engineering and computer science program at Wilberforce University in Xenia, Ohio. For seven years he helped students to reach for the high level of achievement that he had already obtained. After Ambrose "retired" from Wilberforce, he went on to work for Tractell Engineering in Ohio assisting in the development of computerized methods of gathering data to back up programs of minority hiring. He worked with the Small Business Administration as well as the Airforce in developing these methods of outreach.

Ambrose relocated to Southern California to enjoy his daughters and the sunshine in 1998. He remained a voracious reader, subscribing to numerous publications while finally enjoying a true retirement!

Veneeta Taylor-Eason

Born and raised in Detroit Michigan, Veneeta attended Immaculata High School, a private all girl Catholic school where she graduated as valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. She entered the University of Michigan in the fall of 1982 as a Computer Engineering student where she immediately became actively involved with the Society of Minority Engineering Students, the Society of Women Engineers and various other committees. Upon graduating with honors in 1986 Veneeta was hired at Michigan Bell as an engineer for 6 months before returning to the University of Michigan to attend Business School.

MBA in hand, she relocated to California to work for a major computer company where she has been for the past thirteen years. Her current title is Worldwide Current Product Line Marketing Manager. Veneeta is also a member in good standing of Working Mothers of America.

Daryl Eason

The fourth of five children, Daryl grew up in Pontiac Michigan and attended Western Michigan University pledging Kappa and graduating in 1976 with an Education Degree specializing in Special Education.

Daryl returned to school at Wayne State University and obtained a Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology in January 1991. Most recently, he received his doctorate in Educational Leadership. Dr. Eason has taught in all levels of the K-12 school system in both Detroit and California. He is currently Vice Principal at an elementary school in Southern California as well as Adjunct Professor at a nearby University, teaching in their Masters program for Supervisory Education.

Gena Kay

Born in Ohio and raised in Indiana on a farm, Gena is the second of four children. After High School, she attended Ball State University and graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Telecommunications. Gena was one of six students chosen in the Telecommunications department at Ball State University to receive the first David Letterman internship award, earning a $2,000 cash prize. As a winner she received extensive training in various aspects of video and audio production, expanding her knowledge of behind-the-scenes operations in the entertainment industry.

Gena pursued acting while in Indiana doing numerous commercials and voiceovers. As an advertising executive at a radio station, Gena wrote copy for local, regional and national accounts gaining attention locally for her catchy copy. Gena is a published author of several children's short stories, including Our Neighbor Mrs. Reed and Fishing Champion. She is here in California pursuing acting, writing and avoiding Indiana in the winter.

Richard Jepperson

Illustrations are the key to communications in a multi-cultural society. Richard Jepperson developed and promulgated this theme in his lecture series as a professor of Communications (1991-1998) at California State Polytechnic University ("Cal-Poly") at Pomona, California. Eighty percent of the students in his classes were "ESL" (English as a Second Language).

Jepperson holds a bachelor's degree in management science from Westminster College in Salt Lake City and an MBA in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. But it was his fascination with the history of the Sioux, inspired by his association with tribal members while consulting on technical development and teaching at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation, at Fort Yates, North Dakota, that sparked Jepperson to write The War of the Mormon Cow.

Jepperson teamed up with Ken Mundie to develop a new concept in Illustrated Books of History. The War of the Mormon Cow: Being The First Part of the Crazy Horse Chronicles, is a great story and accurate history. The Target Audience is Young Adult (14-17) but encompasses everyone interested in the drama of Native American history. It is of special interest to those who teach history in an ESL environment.

Ken Mundie worked as an animation artist for the Disney Studios and as an Illustrator for the Washington Post. Mundie created the Fat Albert series for Bill Cosby and the main title graphics for the original Wild, Wild West TV series. The prominent Western artists, Frederic Remington (1861-1909) and Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) inspired Ken Mundie's work. Indeed, the entire appearance of the book is modeled after the "dime novel" publications of the 1800s, including the artwork and selection of the text font and paper.

Jack Hemingway, the eldest son of Ernest Hemingway and patriarch of America's premier literary family, contributed the foreword, which succinctly sums up the essence of the Crazy Horse Chronicles.

"Perhaps the most difficult writing of all involves attempts to turn legend into a reality we can perceive. To begin with the writer must steep himself completely in the legend so that it becomes real to him. Having done so he then must visualize the events of the legend and portray them in a manner understandable to his audience. This little segment of the history of our native people and their relationship with the white outsiders is an eye opener for anyone who reads it. Richard Jepperson has accomplished a formidable task and embellished it in great part with the aid of the magnificent drawings of his gifted illustrator, Ken Mundie. The reader will find the story of its characters, the young Crazy Horse and Black Robe Woman coming to life as he reads and then achieving a visual reality as he absorbs the beauty of the illustrations. We can only hope there will not be too long a wait for the second and third chronicles."

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The War of the Mormon Cow	Black Robe Woman, Lakota Warrior	Two Fires in the Night

Sandy's review of Richard's first part of the trilogy on Amazon.com

Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
A Poignant and Passionate Story, August 29, 2000
Reviewer: Sandy from Los Angeles, California
Mr. Jepperson states that The War of the Mormon Cow "is written in the meter and structure of the Sioux language, as Crazy Horse would have told it." The rhythm of said writing has a profound emotional impact. While I have little knowledge of the Sioux Indians, I know the outcome, and it ain't good. This book gave me hope. I have never read a story as seen through Sioux eyes and I found myself hoping that the Sioux would march on to victory! At the very least, I am inspired to learn more about the first inhabitants of America.

While the story revolves around Curly (later Crazy Horse, a great Sioux leader) and Little Mouse (later Black Robe Woman), and their coming of age in tumultuous times of war with settlers marching through their homeland, I am impressed with the interdependence and respect between the Americans and the Sioux. I read, hoping that surely they could work it out!

So many stories about settlers and Indians are made up solely and simplistically of "Good vs. Bad." Mr. Jepperson's story vividly portrays the good and bad on both sides. He describes great Sioux warriors - - made up of both men and women - - fighting to maintain the only life they knew, and of settlers who, out of ignorance, fear, and greed, took the Indians for granted (that's putting it mildly.)

There were no winners in the destruction of the Sioux. The War of the Mormon Cow is the beginning of a sad, thought provoking story, told with tremendous power. The story is sprinkled with beautiful images of Sioux at work and play in day to day life. A lifestyle from which we should take notes and from which we can still learn. A child's/teenager's book? Yes. Worth reading by adults? Absolutely! I can't wait for the second installment!