Sketch Magazine Podcast

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 7 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris talk about ways of building your fanbase. Be sure to support Chris's current Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3vpXisq If you want to contact either host send an email to sketch@nostalgicnetwork.com. Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Robert W Hickey links... https://www.robertwhickey.com Store: https://store.skystormuniverse.com/ Camelot Forever Lancelot's Redemption eBook and Print on Amazon https://amzn.to/3JX11mg Game Studio SKYSTORM GAMES https://www.skystormgames.com Chris Dreier links... Help support my comic: https://ko-fi.com/freaksandgods Missed an issue of Freaks & Gods? https://www.etsy.com/shop/chrisdreiercomics/ Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork (We have a special Patreon level for Sketch Fans coming that will include access to back issues of Sketch Magazine.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 6 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris discuss which works best going SOLO or to build a STUDIO to help finish your project If you want to contact either host send an email to sketch@nostalgicnetwork.com. Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Robert W Hickey links... https://www.robertwhickey.com Store: https://store.skystormuniverse.com/ Camelot Forever Lancelot Redemption Novel https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09F75QYDR&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_P0R0VANEFT990FQZPCZ7&tag=skystorm-20Game Studio SKYTSTORM GAMES https://www.skystormgames.com Chris Dreier links... Help support my comic: https://ko-fi.com/freaksandgods Missed an issue of Freaks & Gods? https://www.etsy.com/shop/chrisdreiercomics/ Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork(We have a special Patreon level for Sketch Fans coming that will include access to back issues of Sketch Magazine.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 5 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris the Pros and Cons of Hiring A Comic Book Artist. If you want to contact either host send an email to sketch@nostalgicnetwork.com. Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork(We have a special Patreon level for Sketch Fans coming that will include access to back issues of Sketch Magazine.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 4 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris discuss which way is the most successful working with a Publisher of Self-Publishing. If you want to contact either host send an email to sketch@nostalgicnetwork.com. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGmi5rJ_jO8nwPgJo4Cayg Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork (We have a special Patreon level for Sketch Fans coming that will include access to back issues of Sketch Magazine.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 3 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris discuss Which Should You Create Comic Books or Comic Strips and why it's so important to make that decision at the beginning and how it will affect the way that you move forward with your comic. If you want to contact either host send an email to sketch@nostalgicnetwork.com. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGmi5rJ_jO8nwPgJo4Cayg Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork (We have a special Patreon level for Sketch Fans coming that will include access to back issues of Sketch Magazine.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Sketch Magazine Podcast Episode 2 hosted by Robert W Hickey and Chris Dreier. Robert and Chris discuss Creating the Look for Your Comic Book and give hints on sidestepping a few of the pitfalls. Robert Shows the cover for Sketch Magazine #47 featuring Beau Smith and his creation Wynonna Earp and the process of bringing it from comic books to television. He also announced that the Sketch Kickstarter will begin around the end of March 2022 and that Wynonna fans won't want to miss the special add ons and give-aways. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGmi5rJ_jO8nwPgJo4Cayg Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

The popular Sketch Magazine Podcast is back hosted by Robert W Hickey and co-hosted by Chris Dreier. These two veterans discuss which comes first when creating a new comic book, characters, or story. Robert announces that Sketch Magazine will be back in the summer of 2022 with a KICKSTARTER! Recorded using StreamYard (referral link) https://streamyard.com?pal=5028157664... Sketch Magazine http://www.sketchmagazine.net Nostalgic Network http://www.nostalgicnetwork.com Nostalgic Network Discord https://discord.gg/UCCu5Vh3bk Our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/nostalgicnetwork --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sketch-magazine/support

Robert W Hickey and Bill Love discuss How Much or How Little Research  Do  Creators Do For Their Comic Book Project.

ShoutFyre Podcast 22 Robert W Hickey and Bill Love talk about  comic book graphic novel Intellectual Properties and how they can benefit a creator.

ShoutFyre Podcast 21 Robert W Hickey and Bill Love discuss “Creative Life Balance”. How to balance being creative and producing with a life outside of the genre.

Bill Love and Robert W Hickey talk about can Online Shows Replacing Comic Book Conventions especially Artist Alley.

Bill Love and Robert W Hickey talk about the Comic Book Market is changing in 2020 and what may be on the horizon for comic book creators and publishers.

Bill Love and Robert W Hickey talk about How Comic Book Graphic Novel Writers and Artists can work together and some of the problems that can happen when they don’t.

Bill and Robert talk about building a comic book graphic novel creative team and being successful.    

What are some of the ways to connect to a fanbase? Bill and Robert discuss the reason for staying involved with your comic book fanbase.

Robert and Bill discuss Are fans supporting comic books or comic book creators?

Robert and Bill discuss Fear of Success for comic book creators. Can creators sabotage their careers because they fear success? Robert W. Hickey Writer, Artist, Publisher, Comic Book Enthusiast  Robert is the founder & co-owner of Blue Line Pro/Blue Line Art, Creator of Blood & Rose, StormQuest, Clay’s Way, Paradox Wars, Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and HellGirl comics. He is the creator and co-author of Camelot Forever book series, Publisher of Sketch Magazine. Co-owner of Nostalgic Video Games a retro video game megastore located in Northern KY. Bill Love Sketch Magazine Contributing Editor, Lifelong Comic Book Reader Bill has read and collected comic books of all genres spanning the history of comics. From editing in television to years of working in comic book stores, Bill offers a very unique perspective of the comic industry, its creators as well as insights into where the industry is moving to in the future.

Robert and Bill discuss Fear of Failure for comic book creators, how they handle it and how they turn it around to success.

Robert and Bill discuss Discipline VS Creativity for comic book creators and how they handle the difference. http://www.shoutfyre.com Robert W. Hickey Writer, Artist, Publisher, Comic Book Enthusiast  Robert is the founder & co-owner of Blue Line Pro/Blue Line Art, Creator of Blood & Rose, StormQuest, Clay’s Way, Paradox Wars, Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and HellGirl comics. He is the creator and co-author of Camelot Forever book series, Publisher of Sketch Magazine. Co-owner of Nostalgic Video Games a retro video game mega store located in Northern KY.   Bill Love Sketch Magazine Contributing Editor, Lifelong Comic Book Reader Bill has read and collected comic books of all genres spanning the history of comics. From editing in television to years of working in comic book stores, Bill offers a very unique perspective of the comic industry, its creators as well as insights into where the industry is moving to in the future.

Which came first Comics or Distribution? Bill and Robert discuss the processes of creating and distributing comic books and which is more important. Making your comic book first or finding a way to distribute the comic. http://www.shoutfyre.com   Robert W. Hickey Writer, Artist, Publisher, Comic Book Enthusiast  Robert is the founder & co-owner of Blue Line Pro/Blue Line Art, Creator of Blood & Rose, StormQuest, Clay’s Way, Paradox Wars, Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and HellGirl comics. He is the creator and co-author of Camelot Forever book series, Publisher of Sketch Magazine. Co-owner of Nostalgic Video Games a retro video game mega store located in Northern KY.   Bill Love Sketch Magazine Contributing Editor, Lifelong Comic Book Reader Bill has read and collected comic books of all genres spanning the history of comics. From editing in television to years of working in comic book stores, Bill offers a very unique perspective of the comic industry, its creators as well as insights into where the industry is moving to in the future.

ShoutFyre Podcast 10 Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss Taking the next step Pinups to Storytelling. http://www.shoutyfre.com Robert W. Hickey Writer, Artist, Publisher, Comic Book Enthusiast  Robert is the founder & co-owner of Blue Line Pro/Blue Line Art, Creator of Blood & Rose, StormQuest, Clay’s Way, Paradox Wars, Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and HellGirl comics. He is the creator and co-author of Camelot Forever book series, Publisher of Sketch Magazine. Co-owner of Nostalgic Video Games a retro video game mega store located in Northern KY.   Bill Love Sketch Magazine Contributing Editor, Lifelong Comic Book Reader Bill has read and collected comic books of all genres spanning the history of comics. From editing in television to years of working in comic book stores, Bill offers a very unique perspective of the comic industry, its creators as well as insights into where the industry is moving to in the future.

ShoutFyre Podcast 9 Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss the Crowd Funding arena being unique and how to find your audience. Robert W. Hickey Writer, Artist, Publisher, Comic Book Enthusiast  Robert is the founder & co-owner of Blue Line Pro/Blue Line Art, Creator of Blood & Rose, StormQuest, Clay’s Way, Paradox Wars, Darkness Chronicles, Tempered Steele and HellGirl comics. He is the creator and co-author of Camelot Forever book series, Publisher of Sketch Magazine. Co-owner of Nostalgic Video Games a retro video game mega store located in Northern KY Bill Love Sketch Magazine Contributing Editor, Lifelong Comic Book Reader Bill has read and collected comic books of all genres spanning the history of comics. From editing in television to years of working in comic book stores, Bill offers a very unique perspective of the comic industry, its creators as well as insights into where the industry is moving to in the future.

ShoutFyre Podcast 8 Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss the Crowd Funding arena and how to be unique in a crowded field of projects.

Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss the Super Stars of Crowd Funding and how they are so successful with there projects. Creating Comic Books,  Helping Creators succeed in creating their comic books. Are you reaching your fan base? Sketch Magazine.

Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey talk about Conventions and are they worth the Investment? Time and Money?

Shout Fyre Podcast 005 Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss “Getting your comic books into comic shops?” For more information about creating comic books http://www.shoutfyre.com

ShoutFyre Podcast 004 Waiting for Inspiration by Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey How can you find inspiration to stay creative. 

Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey Can You Handle “CRITICISM”.  Visit us at shoutfyre.com for more tips and how-to's. We post weekly How-To's for members weekly.

Bill Love and Robert W. Hickey discuss the need in building a creative community. Visit us at shoutfyre.com Members exclusive how-to articles posted weekly.

Bill Love and Robert W Hickey discuss what is "ShoutFyre.com"?

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. Hickey Special Guest Scott Story comic book creator, painter and publisher Topic: Scott Story joins us to discuss his career in comics as a creator, publisher and online. You can find Scott's online comic at http://johnnysaturn.com. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates about Mitch Byrd Kickstarter and bluelinepro.com

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Setting up Realistic Goals and trying to meet them. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates at bluelinepro.com.

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Building a online Gallery to sell your original artwork. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates at bluelinepro.com.

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Building an audience by pulling together several studios. Building a Comic Empire. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates at bluelinepro.com

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Different Types of Conventions.Look at different kinds of conventions to promote your projects. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates at bluelinepro.com

Hosted by Bill Nichols, John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Striking Characters.How your characters need to stand out to showcase your books. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates to the sketchmagazine.net forums.

Hosted by Bill Nichols John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Nobody Wants Us! How do we create an audience for our projects? John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and Robert talks about updates to the sketchmagazine.net forums.

Hosted by Bill Nichols John Wilson and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Uniqueness. What can you do to be seen as something different than all the other comic candidates out there?John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and announces the new Sketch Store.

Hosted by Bill Nichols and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Free or Pay? When your creating a project how do you decide to give it away for Free or go straight to printed comics. Robert updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and announces the new Sketch Store.

Hosted by Bill Nichols and Robert W. HickeyTopic: Perceived Value. How do you convince someone that your comic is worth the financial and/or time investment? Robert updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill updates SketchMagazine.net and announces the new Sketch Store.

Hosted by John, Bill and RobertTopic: Conventions VS Social Medias. Can one work better then the other or do you need to work both. John updates Sketch at ComicRelated, Bill talks about ComicsMentor and Bob talks about SketchMagazine.net.

Hosted by Bill and RobertTopic: The guys talk about Social Medias and getting them to connect to each other so you getting more coverage with less work.

Hosted by John, Bill and RobertTopic: The guys discuss Heroes Con 2012 and how creators need to use the free media and press to promote thier projects. John updates the Sketch blog at Comicrelated, Bill updates about Comics Mentor and the blog at SketchMagazine.net and Bob gives a update about Sketch Magazine print.

Hosted by John, Bill and RobertTopic: The Crew is back! After a hiatus John, Bill and Robert are back to discuss creating comics. This episode includes formating for web so it looks good in print. Bill discuss Comic Mentor is back at Sketchmagazine.net and Robet announces that Sketch Magazine will be back in print beginning Oct/Nov. 

Hosted by John and RobertTopic: The Crew talks about Art Books, the Good, the Bad and the....not so good. Robert announces the newly redesigned sketchmagazine.net website and the new Sketch Forums.

Hosted by John and RobertTopic: The Crew talk about creating a Press Release and how to get it published. John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog and Robert expands on the new ComicRelated.com List a Craig's List for the comic book industry.

Hosted by John, Robert and BillTopic: The Sketch Crew talk about planning for your future in comics and after comics. Bill tells us about his new column at comicrelated.com called "Say So". John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog, Bill gives us an update about Sketch Community at comicrelated.com and Robert announces the new ComicRelated List a Craig's List for the comic book industry.

Hosted by John, Robert and BillTopic: The Crew discuss Self Promotions for creator-owned projects. John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog. Bill gives us an update about Sketch Community at comicrelated.com.

Hosted by John, Robert and BillTopic: Changing your Comics Genre from print to web publishing. John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog. Bill gives us an update about Sketch Community at comicrelated.com.

Hosted by John, Robert and BillTopic: The Sketch Crew discuss how to Create Free Content like Webcomics and make it financially profitable with merchandise.  John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog. Bill gives us an update about Sketch Community at comicrelated.com.

Hosted by John, Robert and BillTopic: The Sketch Crew talk about Creating a New Origin for an established Character or Group (Thundercats) and Refreshing a old story or idea.   John catches everyone up on the Sketch Blog. Bill gives us an update about Sketch Community at comicrelated.com and Robert talks about the forth coming Sketch BackStage Pass.