The “future of the past is the present” in Wyoming and the topic of our documentaries.
Wyoming Community Media doesn't operate a museum, save whales or feed babies, but through the power of motion pictures help those that do tell their stories better. WCM is funded in part by the Wyoming Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities; Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, Boulder Arts Commission. WCM recently
competed a documentary memoir, "Beyond Heart Mountain" about the filmmaker's experiences growing up in Wyoming following World War II. "Beyond Sand Creek" about potential repatriation of Arapaho tribal lands in Colorado and how that will go towards healing the racial prejudice that's occurred toward Native Americans for the past 150 years. WCM is producing a series of short documentaries about artists who created works in Wyoming during the New Deal era. The first episode is about Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Po***ck being connected through Saratoga, Wyoming. The second episode profiles six artists who painted murals and made sculptures in six Wyoming Post offices.
10/16/2025
Small presses like Best Chance Media now collaborate with authors for marketing due to limited budgets. Authors manage social media, events, and direct sales, enhancing their personal brand. Contracts often assume author participation in promotions, with profit-sharing on sales. Authors must adopt a marketing strategy and engage readers directly for success....
Small presses like Best Chance Media now collaborate with authors for marketing due to limited budgets. Authors manage social media, events, and direct sales, enhancing their personal brand. Contra…
10/11/2025
A New Dawn at Libby Flats: Why a Funeral in Wyoming Might Just Fix Your Family Feud
This summer’s headlines have been wild: P. Diddy’s b***y calls, Beyonce’s boots, political zingers hotter than July asphalt, and the WNBA finally getting the ESPN primetime treatment it…
10/08/2025
In October 2001, just weeks after the attacks on the World Trade Center, I felt an undeniable pull to New York City. It wasn’t just about baseball—it was about being present in a wounded city that was still breathing, still gathering, still finding strength in shared rituals.
When the Yankees made the World Series, the timing felt like fate. I booked my ticket, grabbed seats for Games Three and Four, and set out not just to watch baseball, but to stand with New Yorkers as they stitched their lives back together—one pitch, one cheer, one anthem at a time.
Two nights at Yankee Stadium, a city in mourning, and a friend I’ll never forget. In October 2001, just weeks after the attacks on the World Trade Center, I felt an undeniable pull to New York City…
10/02/2025
To enhance dialogue in writing, avoid repetitive tags like "he said" and "she said." Replace them with action beats or body language to create a more engaging narrative. Identify common overused words, keeping a list for reference. Turn editing into a game to improve creativity and maintain reader interest....
To enhance dialogue in writing, avoid repetitive tags like “he said” and “she said.” Replace them with action beats or body language to create a more engaging narrative. Ide…
10/01/2025
You’re staring at the page. Your character is taking shape. She could be a young Black woman in the 1940s or a Native teen today. He might be a trans man in a small town.
Another possibility is an undocumented immigrant or an octogenarian Buddhist monk. And you? You’re none of those things.
✍️ Writing characters unlike yourself? It’s not just about research—it’s about reflection. Undo bias. Observe deeply. Write with cultural humility. Representation starts with responsibility. …
09/29/2025
With winter approaching, cruising offers a warm escape without the hassles of traditional travel. The Frequent Floater’s Handbook provides essential tips for first-time and experienced cruisers, covering cabin selection, embarkation, dining packages, and insider advice to enhance the experience. Embrace cruising for a smoother, enjoyable vacation....
With winter approaching, cruising offers a warm escape without the hassles of traditional travel. The Frequent Floater’s Handbook provides essential tips for first-time and experienced cruisers, co…
09/25/2025
"Views from Beyond Metropolis" is a memoir that explores the significance of Superman's narrative in today's multicultural environment. The author reflects on personal experiences with racism faced by Japanese Americans and draws connections to America's oppressive history. It emphasizes empathy, inclusion, and strength through diversity, offering strategies for cultural competency....
“Views from Beyond Metropolis” is a memoir that explores the significance of Superman’s narrative in today’s multicultural environment. The author reflects on personal exper…
09/25/2025
By Jennifer Braddock - Editor There’s an old saying in publishing: Your first page sells the book. The last page sells your next book. In an era where readers are bombarded with e-books, podcasts, and streaming shows, capturing attention is a challenge. Social media and endless repeats further add to the clutter. You have only seconds to convince consumers that your story is worth their time....
By Jennifer Braddock – Editor There’s an old saying in publishing: Your first page sells the book. The last page sells your next book. In an era where readers are bombarded with e-books, podc…
09/18/2025
Jennifer Braddock, an INFP introvert, reflects on the challenges of book selling, contrasting it with the ease of writing. He shares insights on leveraging introverted strengths to connect with readers, advocating for low-pressure strategies like casual promotion and authenticity. Ultimately, he emphasizes the value of quiet creativity over extroverted hustle....
Jennifer Braddock, an INFP introvert, reflects on the challenges of book selling, contrasting it with the ease of writing. He shares insights on leveraging introverted strengths to connect with rea…
09/11/2025
Just finished your first draft and wondering if it’s time to get a literary agent? Not so fast.✋📚
Before you query, know the history behind agents, how they used to work the system—and what new writers still need to watch out for today.
Louisa May Alcott repped herself. Should you?
Just finished your first draft and wondering if it’s time to get a literary agent? Not so fast.✋📚 Before you query, know the history behind agents, how they used to work the system—and what new wri…
09/08/2025
🕊️ It starts with 9/11—I'll never forget where I was when the towers fell.
🏈 Then on the 20th, a friend is driving down from Laramie for the Wyoming vs CU football game
🎓 And on the 27th, I'm heading to my 50th college reunion in Nebraska. Half a century. Still trying to figure out how that happened.
From national history to personal milestones, it’s a month full of stories.
Where were you on 9/11?
When was your last reunion—or your next one?
Who are your football people?
Let’s talk—ask Alan Bot. 🤖
September is always a month of transitions. It begins on a somber note. Like many of you, I remember exactly where I was when I heard about the planes crashing into the Twin Towers on 9/11, 2001. I…
09/04/2025
Writers should focus on authenticity over perfection, sharing their messy, relatable experiences rather than polished narratives. True stories resonate more with readers, fostering connection through shared vulnerabilities. Embracing awkward moments and failures enriches writing, allowing for genuine expressions of truth. Start with one honest sentence to unlock deeper storytelling....
Writers should focus on authenticity over perfection, sharing their messy, relatable experiences rather than polished narratives. True stories resonate more with readers, fostering connection throu…
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Boulder Community Media is looking for good stories. We’re embarking on one that is fun and gets across a good message. “Carol and Santa” is a children’s story based in Wyoming.
What if a naughty girl is picked by Santa to deliver lumps of coal to all the other misbehaving kids around the world, but after visiting with children in other countries about kindness and forgiveness has a Christmas Eve redemption?
That’s what happens to Carol Bell in this 30 minute animated program that is planned to be completed in 2020.
Other current stories in production connect our past histories and the present.
“Beyond Wind River” includes two projects, “The Arapaho Covered Wagon Redux” is about a 1923 epic silent movie called “The Covered Wagon” that features 200 Northern Arapaho tribal members from the Wind River Indian Reservation. What if the story is retold from a tribal perspective in the context of the 21st century. The project is an ambitious one that includes a sound track that matches a piano quintet with the Arapaho Eagle Drum and Singers.
The second in the series is “The Arapaho and Fort Chambers.” A Boulder, CO shaker and mover named David Nichols in 1864 recruited 100 local volunteer militiamen to train at Fort Chambers located just east of town to kill Indians at Sand Creek. Flash forward to 2018 when the city of Boulder government purchased the fort location as open space and a group of citizens works to repatriate that land, in some form, back to the Arapaho people.
We want to hear your story ideas and can help you develop them.
