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The Creature Designer is Russ Adams’ ongoing series of articles exploring practical effects, creature building, storytelling, and the creative process behind film and fabrication. Each entry blends hands‑on experience with behind‑the‑scenes insight, covering everything from workshop techniques and production challenges to the broader craft of designing characters and bringing ideas to life. Updated weekly on Substack, the series offers a deeper look at the work, methods, and mindset that shape Russ’s career.
Traditional Pub Scam and Self Pub Plan: Ditching Gatekeepers for Profit, Control, and Sanity
Think traditional publishing is the gold standard? Think again. In this no-fluff breakdown, Russ Adams shares his personal journey through three failed publishing deals and explains why self-publishing offers more control, higher profits, and better odds of success. If you’re tired of gatekeepers, broken promises, and losing creative rights, this post is for you.