Ben Wilder

Where’s Blockbuster when you need it?

I’m a frequent Redbox renter, an occasional library lendee, and a neo-Netflixer (as in, I wasn’t involved with their DVD by mail system, but now I stream from Netflix). Even with all these options, not to mention other sources like Hulu, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, SlingTV, etc, I sometimes reminisce about the daysContinue reading “Where’s Blockbuster when you need it?”

The Reawakening: Part 14

A plateau. Routine. I got comfortable. And that’s why I have this headache. I guess I need to explain, don’t I? In March it’ll be a year since leaving a full-time job in television. It had benefits and all! 🙂 But since leaving the comfort of salary and steady work and predictable schedule, I’ve startedContinue reading “The Reawakening: Part 14”

The hardest shot to get in television

As I was falling asleep last night a thought came to my mind that I’ve had many times before. You see, I like it to be as dark as it can be when I sleep. I would propose that most adults are the same way. In fact, that’s why hotels have thick curtains, right? SoContinue reading “The hardest shot to get in television”

The day I almost fainted

Deep breaths. Adjust your legs. Sweaty forehead. Tingling. You might think I’m describing how it feels to be meet Kate Beckinsale, which might be true, because I was feeling faint yesterday. It wasn’t because of the famous actress, though. I was running a camera at church with a tight shot of the pastor while heContinue reading “The day I almost fainted”

How to get involved with my new book

Happy Sunday! As some of you may know my children’s book, Big and Small, God Made Them All, was published a few days ago. It’s been such a fun process learning how to self-publish, thankfully having a team of talented professionals to make it pretty smooth with my illustrator, editor, and designer. Now I’m learningContinue reading “How to get involved with my new book”