Column: Mind Your Business

In his 2009 kickoff column, Mark Simon tells us all about his holiday vacation and rebooting his creativity.

In this month's column, Mark Simon reveals some essential tips for pitching that you may have overlooked or may not be aware of if you're new to the industry.

In this month's column, Mark Simon reveals the results of his own survey, arguing his case for the Obama/Biden ticket.

From the record-breaking lines to the ubiquitous eye candy, Mark Simon offers his take on the Con of Cons.

In this month's column, Mark Simon keeps trying to chip away at the Orphan Works Act.

Following the unprecedented response to his last column, Mark Simon offers supporting evidence regarding the threat to artists' rights.

In this month's "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon reveals the surprising results of his animation survey (hint: the big winner isn't mocap).

In this month's "Mind Your Business," Sgt. Simon fights for a good contract, offering survivaltips for artists.

In this month's "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon hears the call of strike and feels a pain in his pocketbook.

Mark Simon, in this month's "Mind Your Business," becomes Grand Wizard of the Order of Pitching Markus Simonus to tell us more about pitchland.

In "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon pitches the two teams artists can play for "Protect Your Idea at All Costs" and "I'll Pitch To Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time."

Mark Simon steps onto the mound in this month's "Mind Your Business" to show how to pitch a hit TV series.