About Alex Simmons

Award-winning author. International speaker. Creative catalyst.

Alex Simmons has spent over 35 years writing for the stage, screen, comics, games, and novels — and helping other creatives bring their stories to life. Winner of the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con Inkpot Award (shared by industry legends like Steven Spielberg), Alex’s work and teaching have inspired audiences and students on four continents.

North Star Mission: To help emerging and struggling writers tell their stories with confidence, creativity, and craft—so their voices are heard, their characters come alive, and their stories burn bright long after the last page is turned.

What Alex Brings to the Table

  • Proven Storytelling Expertise — Written for Marvel, DC Comics, Disney Books, Penguin Press, Simon & Schuster, and Archie Comics.

  • Creator of Acclaimed Adventures — From the celebrated Blackjack comic book series to juvenile mysteries under multiple pseudonyms for major publishers.

  • Accomplished Playwright & Documentarian — His stage play Sherlock Holmes & the Hands of Othello earned critical praise and publication in Black Thunder: An Anthology of Contemporary African American Drama.

A Global Educator & Mentor

Alex has led workshops and masterclasses in the United States, the Netherlands, Ireland, Senegal, India, Russia, and Serbia. His message and methods resonate with creatives from every background — even when English isn’t their first language.

He has been a guest speaker at schools, universities, conventions, embassy events, and cultural festivals, serving on panels and delivering lectures on children’s entertainment, education, and the power of storytelling to break down barriers.

Founder & Cultural Advocate

  • Co-founded Kids Comic Con, an annual family event inspiring thousands of young creators.

  • Produced three traveling comic art exhibitions.

  • Served on advisory and leadership boards, including the Africa Cartoon Centre (Nigeria), the U.S. State Department’s Speakers List, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art.

Your Story Matters

If you’re ready to inspire, educate, or entertain with impact, Alex can help you get there — and make the journey unforgettable.

Alex Simmons – Impact at a Glance

Awards & Honors
– San Diego Comic-Con Inkpot Award — shared with icons like Steven Spielberg

Writing & Creative Credits
– Written for Marvel, DC Comics, Disney Books, Penguin Press, Simon & Schuster, and Archie Comics
– Creator of Blackjack
– Playwright of Sherlock Holmes & the Hands of Othello (Black Thunder)
– Author of multiple juvenile mysteries under pseudonyms

Global Reach
– Led workshops/masterclasses in 7+ countries across 4 continents
– Inspires creatives from diverse cultures and languages

Leadership & Advocacy
– Co-founder, Kids Comic Con
– Producer, 3 international comic art exhibits
– Served on arts & education boards:
* Africa Cartoon Centre (Nigeria)
* U.S. State Department’s Speakers List
* New York State Council on the Arts
* Museum for Comics & Cartoon Art

How Alex Helps You
– Break through creative blocks
– Turn ideas into powerful stories
– Build unforgettable characters
– Reach your creative & career goals faster

If you want 35 years of writing tips and insights grab my, Simmons Says Newsletter.

I help writers break through creative blockades, the ‘messy middle,’ and complicated conclusions! So you can achieve your creative and career goals faster and easier.

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