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Graeme Raubenheimer is joined in studio by Austin Khodumo, Marketing Manager for Comic Con Cape Town, to explore everything fans can expect from this year’s celebration of pop culture, creativity, and community. Now in its third edition, Comic Con Cape Town 2025 is taking over the CTICC from May 1st to 4th, with packed programming that includes cosplay showcases, eSports tournaments, Artist Alley, and celebrity guest panels featuring the likes of Zach Aguilar (Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact) and Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica). Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, we get it, alright? There's a stigma surrounding anime conventions; smelly, odd, and just kind of weird. But regardless, why oh why do such sad, unfortunate things happen at anime conventions??? Poop raining from the ceiling?! Smoke filling up Artist Alley?!?! Seriously, let's give it a rest already, Universe, OK!?!?!? *phew* Alright, I'm good. But come on... this is getting insane! If you haven't heard, don't worry! MagicallyAverage and Frankfurtter recap some of the latest news from recent anime conventions and just what has been going on during the events. Plus, the bakabois breakdown their top cringey convention things that people should really stop doing... Like, please, stop it now. Get help. Articles in Episode:KatsuCon - https://wjla.com/news/local/sewage-water-rains-on-katsucon-attendees-and-displays-at-gaylord-national-harbor-pipe-burst-hotel-convention-center-anime-enthusiast-cosplay-evacuation-hazard-weekend-event-smell-sweageSakura-Con - https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/ventilating-smoke-fire-seattle-convention-center/281-6986f8cd-a002-4cfd-91bf-efe0b6208a5b---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitch: BakacopodcastTikTok: @bakacopodcastInstagram: @bakacopodcastBlueSky: @bakaco.bsky.socialYouTube: @bakacopodcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#anime #animepodcast #podcast #manga #animenews #animereviews #animepreviews #animerecommendations #mangacollectionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bakacompany-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday, Acoustic Brew at Summerhill Brewing, a Mary Gilliland book signing and poetry reading at the Grayhaven Motel, the Notorious Stringbusters at Hopshire Farm Brewery, London McDaniel at the Antlers, and Eilen Jewell at Center for the Arts in Homer. Saturday a St. Jude’s Breakfast Fundraiser at the Ithaca Moose Lodge, an estate planning workshop at the Cornell Law School, one last week of the indoor Ithaca Farmers Market at Triphammer Marketplace, an Easter Egg Hunt at the McLean Community Church, and Saturday evening, Ghost Train at the Owego VFW, the Highroad at Summerhill Brewing, Burns and Kristy Trio at the First Baptist Church, and Heather Mae at the Smith Opera House in Geneva. Sunday, a Breakfast Buffet fundraiser at the McLean Fire Department, Charlie Young midday at Brookton’s Market, an Irish Session hosted by Six Mile Craic at 4 at Liquid State Brewing, and the Yardbirds at Center for the Arts in Homer. Tuesday, a Femme Frequencies early show at Deep Dive followed by the Slackers with the Operators. Wednesday, Jazz Night at Brookton's Market, Wednesday open mic night at the Nocturnal Cafe, formerly Sacred Root, and the Canaan Jam Session at the Canaan Institute.  Thursday, an Artist Alley [...]

Welcome to the Get A Job And Get HealthyWith Costas Enterprises Episode 142 - Christchurch Armageddon Artist Alley SalesThis episode is all about Artist Alley Sales at our first Christchurch Armageddon. It follows a series of videos fromtravelling to and back and talking about how our first Christchurch ArmageddonwentYou can get 20% off your own magic mindby using the link or by using code COSTAS20 at checkout:www.magicmind.com/COSTAS20 All these podcast episodes are availablethrough Spotify and all YouTube episodes are audio only. You can find me on my websites: Spotify channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Di2xEO6Z7clW57XshDDBb?si=ff89a73b70cc4659 YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCYU8glAAazM0gsAe6SmOpqg Email me doncostas@gmail.com Check out my website https://costasenterprise.business.blog/ Check out our 100% Pure Coconut WaxCandles: https://anyengarden.com/ Check out my Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/Costas-Designs/shop TikTok account tiktok.com/@costasenterprises

The Fanatic Forum brings you another installment of Artist Alley and want to introduce you to Jeff Beineke from Volt Comics and his creation The Crag!We'll also have new comics to review and who knows what else pops up with your Fanatics George and Seth!Tune in LIVE Friday night at 8pm eastern on Facebook and YouTube. The Fanatic Forum is a proud part of the Phoenix Sisters Entertainment Network. For more information go to phoenixsistersentertainment.com.

We talk about our expreneces with being an artist at anime conventions and comic cons. We got more stories about cons ask us questions and we will talk about them in the future episodes Come check us out on all podcasting platformshttps://linktr.ee/reaperintheareaSupport us on Our sticker store https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReaperInTheArea?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=901539462Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/Totirap

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He's back! The Man Without Fear! Our favorite lawyer from Hell's Kitchen, New York. We are talking about Daredevil: Born Again, which dropped the first two episodes last week. In fact, episode three dropped last night. So give this show a listen, then go watch episode three.  We are just one week away from Planet Comicon. Will we see you there? Swing by our Hero Initiative table in Artist Alley (139/141), and plan to attend our panel on Saturday night at 6:00 in room 2505A. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics. Plus more trivia! We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

We sit down this week with Jack Nguyen of the Comically Toys YouTube channel. With the news last week of DC Comics taking their toy license back to Mattel in 2026, the action figure scene may be on the verge of a big shake-up. Jack offers up his insights and experiences from ten years of closely watching the action figure market.  We are just a few weeks away from Planet Comicon. Will we see you there? Swing by our Hero Initiative table in Artist Alley (139/141), and plan to attend our panel on Saturday night at 6:00. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

first episode of our new podcast where we interview artist from anime and comic conventions and maybe even more kinds of art. Let us know who you would like to hear from.Come check us out on all podcasting platformshttps://linktr.ee/reaperintheareaSupport us on Our sticker store https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReaperInTheArea?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=901539462Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/Totirap

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: ComicsPro, the industry event where publishers pitch to retailers, was last weekend in California. And the announcements were coming fast and furious throughout the event. John and Cullen give a rundown of what they have heard so far! We are just a few weeks away from Planet Comicon. Will we see you there? Swing by our Hero Initiative table in Artist Alley, and make plans to attend our panel on Saturday night at 6:00. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

Friday night, Game Night at the Smith Opera House in Geneva with fun for the whole family plus live music with Jerry Martin. London McDaniel at the Antlers, Travis Knapp at South Hill Cider, and Jonathan Biss at Cornell’s Bailey Hall. For your Saturday, the winter Ithaca Farmers Market at Triphammer Marketplace, a used photograph equipment sale at Artist Alley at the South Hill Business Campus, an intro to mushroom cultivation at Newfield Public Library. A Newfield Lions Club pork dinner fundraiser at the Newfield Fire Station, Cornell men’s ice hockey senior night and a ceremony for Coach Schafer at Lynah Rink, and Sad Sad Sparrows and Twin Court at Sacred Root Kava Lounge. A pancake breakfast at the Harford Fire Station Sunday morning, D&D 101 lesson at Riverwood on the Ithaca Commons, and Modern Western Square Dancing at the Lansing Community Center. Tuesday evening, Dead Dive Happy Hour with Terrapin Station at Deep Dive!  Nate Silas Richardson happy hour at Bar Argos on Wednesday, Jazz Night at Brookton's Market, Wednesday open mic night at Sacred Root Kava Lounge, and the Canaan Jam Session at the Canaan Institute.  Thursday, a Trivia Night fundraiser for Newfield Public Library at Golden Bayou, [...]

Brad Guigar has categorized the information shared by creative individuals into three groups. Dave Kellett has a couple of his own to contribute. Of the five, only one is useful. Identifying the others can help you avoid making some significant mistakes.Today's showTypes of information creative people shareUPDATE: Brad Guigar celebrates 25 years in comicsStory pacingSummaryIn this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the information shared among creative individuals, categorizing them into facts, marketing, and herd mentality. The discussion highlights the importance of discerning between genuine facts and marketing tactics. Dave suggests the list should include misinformation and bad actors in the creative community. In this episode, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss the realities of book signings, networking, and celebrating milestones in one's career, particularly in the comic industry. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences and reflect on the mental health benefits of recognizing achievements. The conversation then shifts to writing advice, focusing on story pacing, exposition, and actionable strategies for aspiring writers to improve their craft.TakeawaysSharing information among creatives is essential for growth and learning.Facts are verifiable truths that can help guide creative decisions.Marketing often skews perceptions and can lead to poor decision-making.Herd mentality can mislead creatives into following trends without critical thinking.Misinformation can come from well-intentioned but uninformed sources.Bad actors exist in the creative community, and caution is necessary.Understanding the difference between marketing and facts is crucial for success.Social media is primarily a marketing tool for many creators.  Book signings often don't attract large crowds.Celebrating career milestones can boost mental health.Reflecting on past achievements can provide motivation.Each page of a comic should be satisfying on its own.Writers should focus on manageable story lengths.Use visuals effectively to enhance storytelling.Avoid information dumps in storytelling.Create tension through micro-tension techniques.Leave breadcrumbs for readers to follow in the narrative.     You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Both Friday and Saturday evenings, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at Cornell’s Bailey Hall. For your Saturday, the winter Ithaca Farmers Market at Triphammer Marketplace, Cornell women's hockey senior day vs Yale at Lynah Rink, and Hank Roberts at South Hill Cider. A pancake breakfast at the Danby Fire Station Sunday morning, a Soundpainting Workshop at the Soil Factory, Modern Western Square Dancing at the Lansing Community Center, and an evening with Jason Isbell at the State Theatre. Tuesday evening is Femme Frequencies at Deep Dive! Nate Silas Richardson happy hour at Bar Argos on Wednesday, Jazz Night at Brookton's Market, Wednesday open mic night at Sacred Root Kava Lounge, and the Canaan Jam Session at the Canaan Institute. Third Thursday Artist Alley Open Studios at the South Hill Business Campus, Free Tradicals with Dave Davies at South Hill Cider, and Ithakaraoke with a Live Band at Deep Dive. On Friday, London McDaniel at the Antlers and Travis Knapp at South Hill Cider. Next Saturday, a used photo equipment sale at Artist Alley at the South Hill Business Campus, a Newfield Lions Club Pork Dinner, Sad Sad Sparrows and Twin Court at Sacred Root Kava Lounge. And next Sunday, [...]

The Fanatic Forum welcomes to the artist alley: Prodigy Comics. Prodigy is a new independent creator owned company. They are crowdsourcing their launch book, to showcase what characters and titles they have to offer. George and Seth will get to chat with writer AJ Howard and lead Artist Zane Fannin about what Prodigy has to offer, their own fandom and backgrounds and how you can contribute and get a copy of their #1. Tune in LIVE on Facebook and YouTube Friday at 8pm eastern to be a part of the conversation. The Fanatic Forum is a proud part of the Phoenix Sisters Entertainment Network. For more info go to Phoenixsistersentertainment.com.

Chicago TARDIS is the Midwest's biggest "Doctor Who" convention. This year, we got to check it out and do some really fun interviews in the process. We talked to Taylor Deatherage about the con in an Artist Alley back in November.   Interviews with: DePaul Doctor Who Everything's Shiny Jake's Robotics Pixel Who   Follow us!

Are you an artist alley addict and a lover of dragons? Well, you're in good company! In this episode of Cosplay Crunch, we bring in ex-cosplayer and current talented artist / business woman Larissa of All the Dwagons! We discuss Larissa's journey of entering the cosplay scene, her transition from cosplaying to becoming a professional artist, and all about her business of the last 7+ years. Larissa shares her experiences from her first Artist Alley to the challenges and successes she faced in her artistic career, particularly focusing on her love for dragons. We talk about the complexities of the art world, insights on the decision to pursue art over traditional education, the strategic considerations in choosing conventions, the importance of community among artists. We get the REALITY CHECK of running a business as a self-employed artist and the challenges of navigating the artist alley community, including the truth behind booth costs, the economics of art, and the misconceptions surrounding the artist's life. We delve into convention experiences, good and bad, as well as the passionate conversation around STAMP RALLIES?!Find us at the below:Website: CosplayCrunch.comInstagram: @cosplaycrunchpodcastYouTube: @TheCosplayCrunchPodcastIf you have a question for one of our amazing guests, you can email us at cosplaycrunchpod@gmail.com

Chicago TARDIS is the Midwest's largest "Doctor Who" convention and is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Mitch talks with Taylor Deatherage, who does communications and social media work for the con. Mitch and Taylor discuss some of the guests and panels for this year, as well as some of the other fun things Chicago TARDIS has in store.   Chicago TARDIS takes place November 29-December 30 at the Westin Chicago in Lombard, Illinois.   Follow us!

True North Country Comics Podcast reports from Artist Alley at New York Comic Con 2024 including chats with Canadian comic book creators. The post True North Country Comics Podcast reports from NYCC 2024 appeared first on True North Country Comics.

"Atrium" follows Naomi and Darnell, two paramedics tasked with delivering a donor heart but their running against the clock and are being chased by dangerous assassins. Writer Steve Bynoe gives us some behind-the-scenes details on the comic, as well as his work with Comix Asylum.   Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comixasylum/atrium-1-5-an-action-horror-thriller/     Follow us!

"So-Called Living" is a comic book about Jack. Just a normal guy living a normal world. Except he's recently become a vampire. Writer Mark Maia talks to us about the process about the book, his background in video games and just what is up with all these bunnies.   Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/so-calledliving/so-called-living-books-3and4   Check out Mark's YouTube channel, Board Game Coffee, here: https://www.youtube.com/boardgamecoffee   Follow us!

For several years, Artists Ink has been hosting a really cool event called "Artist Alley" during the monthly Art Walk in Oldtown Salinas. Long-time listeners of the show will also have heard some interviews we have done on location at the event itself. This event is much larger and is hosted at Sherwood Park. Dozens of local artists set up their work, bands are playing on the stages, and plenty of food vendors keep everyone's bellies full. It is a fun event that showcases how much local artistic talent we have. I ended up chatting with a Salinas-based writer named Ricardo Ibarra about his first book, "El Chico Infinito," trying to find other like-minded people in a small town and being a Mexican-born writer living in the United States. Most of the interview is in Spanish, so some of you might have to bust out Google Translate to understand it completely.

Lords: * Elena * Esper says: "I will join both guests in also recommending Dropout, especially Game Changer. They are on to something really special with the shows they're making, very little makes me laugh as hard as the stuff on there." * Tyriq * https://50games.fun/ Topics: * Being witty and social is my favorite power fantasy to realize * Popular music: sometimes popular because it's good? * Where do we go after Cohost * Ballad of the Veliger * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WalterGarstang?useskin=vector#TheBalladofthe_Veliger Microtopics: * Japanese cold medicine. * Promising the guy at the drug store you haven't taken this drug on the last week. * Lulu Attack X. * What the College Humor folks went on to do after graduating. * 50 games for a fictional console. * UFO 500. * Super Mario Bros but it scrolls wrong. * Google docs autocorrecting your Steam keys. * Some weird shit that you're going to maybe discover. * Why he's named Gordy. * Being sharp and on it all the time in a conversational manner. * The safety of a fantasy that is unrealistic to fulfill in real life. * Picking a joke and connecting it to the prompt. * Making a speech check and the DM thinks of a clever thing for you to say. * Coming across as socially competent in a conversation and feeling great for the rest of the day. * Looking at an extremely charismatic, competent character in a film and thinking "that's me! That's me in there!" * People talking to you about Chappell Roan. * Japanese translated cover of Good Luck Babe. * Hearing a lot about an artist and thinking "this artist has a lot of attention and they don't need mine" * The combination of a man, a woman, and bunch of instruments. * Where people who like pop music hear new music. * Pop music: not as popular as it used to be. * The pros and cons of people enjoying a wider variety of pop culture. * Fingerprints in the Clay. * Having to make synthesizer music in prison because they won't let you have guitars. * Not paying attention to the political context of the unintelligible screaming in your favorite album. * Ancestors of the guitar that sound a little bit different from the guitar. * People being unable to tell what amateurish synthesizer work sounds like. * Instruments producing incidental noises that come alongside the sounds you intend to make, just by their nature as a physical object. * Pink Pony Club, a song about dancing at a club. * Authenticity vs. perceived authenticity. * Trying to stay on top of fashion trends. * Making noises because you feel compelled to. * Finding one way or another to pay off the Capitalism demons. * Having the genetic disposition to practice a lot. * Seeking out things that are easy for you personally to become good at. * Drawing because you are holding a pencil all the time and need to fidget, and stopping drawing forever when you are no longer in that life situation. * Singing to yourself on the bus. * An instrument that's just the screechy tube part of the bagpipes. * A monotonic screech machine. * Joining your church choir and knowing you're better than everybody else there. * Doing a really good job and being relieved that nobody noticed. * What does 12 year old Jim know? Certainly not where he's been for the past six months. * Making a space for humans on the internet. * Tumblr wins by doing absolutely nothing. * The kind of person who is like "follow me onto this social media site I've just heard of right now" * Artist Alley. * The moral difference between "liking" and "reposting." * The "reposting something without liking it" vs. "liking it without reposting it" truth table. * A British citizen from the 19th century with a name that looks German. * How the gastropod got its twist. * Horny Foot Without. * A poem that is just literally what it says on the tin. * A little baby sea guy. * A sonnet about the anatomy of the eyeball. * What marine biology nerds got up to in 1928. * Larval Forms and Other Zoological Verses. * Red Seas Under Red Skies. * Lamarckian evolution. * Snails are great. (Except for the cone snail.) * I'm on a sea slug diet. * The class of pet that you never touch or interact with in any way. * How to interact with fish. * Whether koi care that you're petting them. * Interacting with fish by having them clean your teeth. * Enticing your pet octopus to do the dishes by covering them with fish paste.

"Future Tales" brings some of the most well-known fairy tales and re-imagines them in a steampunk/post-apocalyptic setting. Mitch talks with the author, Philip Tarl Denson, about the creative process behind "Future Tales," as well as some of his other work.   "Future Tales" is available now from Wild North Comics. Pick up your copy here: https://www.wildnorthcomics.com/futuretales   Follow us!

In the final installment of a three-part series on the National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards celebration, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar sit down over a couple of tasty adult beverages and share stories and reflections on this year's event. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

We're BACK for Season 2!!! In this episode of Cosplay Crunch, we invite Stitch Crimes AKA Sammi to kick off the Season by reflecting on cosplay journeys, sharing insights on learning to sew and craft, navigating cosplay contests, and the experiences of judging and prejudging. If you were looking for some behind the scenes open and honest thoughts on pre-judging, you're going to be pleased! We reminisce on our convention experiences, particularly Oni-Con, as well as con experiences throughout the summer of 2024. Stay tuned as we dust off the X-files of convention past to recount disastrous convention memories, and touch on a recent rodent ridden convention dungeon…I mean Artist Alley…in Portland? Let's get into it!Find us at the below:Website: CosplayCrunch.comInstagram: @cosplaycrunchpodcastYouTube: @TheCosplayCrunchPodcastIf you have a question for one of our amazing guests, you can email us at cosplaycrunchpod@gmail.com

Another Hot Geek Summer has ended as we checked out Fan Expo Canada 2024! Join us as we share our con experience, from the show floor to the various activations and experiences. Plus, we share some highlights from the various panels we attended and gush over our hauls from this year's vendors. All this and everything else that happened at Fan Expo 2024.Artist at the Prime Video Rings of Power Booth - www.rysyk.com | Instagram - @jessrysykWhere we shopped:Funky Punky Designs https://funkypunkydesigns.comMiguel Molina - https://www.instagram.com/mm_artdept/One Crafty Mother https://www.instagram.com/one.crafty.motherRetrokid https://retrokid.caLayered Butter https://www.instagram.com/layeredbutterRSVLTS https://www.rsvlts.com/Papricots https://papricots.comLEGO https://www.lego.com/en-caEPN http://epn.tv Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Show note: Unfortunately, we had some daunting technical difficulties during this recording session, so we had to switch to Zoom to record half of the show.As Dave Kellett recovers from a successful San Diego Comic-Con, Scott Kurtz steps in to help Brad talk about making a graphic novel. In the second half, the two spill some tea over early webcomic history. THIS WEEKHow to make a graphic novelWebcomic history"Table Titans Club" is available at Target stores nationwide, along with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local bookstore! You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Sometimes, it seems as if the more your skills improve, the longer it takes to get something done! Shouldn't it be the other way around?! Also... what's the most polite way to tell a comic-con shopper to just stop reading and BUY the danged comic?ON TODAY'S SHOWHow to get better faster and faster betterSites with links to webcomicsStop reading and BUY it!SUMMARYIn this conversation, Brad and Dave discuss speeding up the sketching phase in comics. They also talk about the availability of websites that collect links to independent webcomics, and they suggest creating a collective or list of similar comics to promote each other's work. They also caution against relying solely on top webcomic lists or joining Webtoons or Tapas. In the next part of the conversation, the hosts discuss strategies for dealing with people who read comics at conventions without buying them. They share their own approaches, including offering a free sketch, providing a map to the booth, and letting a crowd build. They emphasize the importance of allowing people to take their time to fall in love with the comic and not pressuring them into making a purchase. They also highlight the psychological effect of having a crowd at the booth, which can attract more people. The hosts conclude by reminding listeners to focus on creating a positive and comfortable experience for potential readers.TAKEAWAYSImproving sketching speed takes time and practice, and it's natural for it to slow down as you become more skilled and focused on quality.Consider the value of spending extra time on the sketching phase to produce higher-quality artwork.Webrings are a 20-year-old concept and not the same as what the listener is looking for.Top webcomic lists and joining webtoons or tapas may not be the most effective ways to promote independent webcomics.Consider creating your own collective or list of similar comics to promote each other's work.Maintaining your own list or ring allows you to have more control and ownership over your promotion efforts. At conventions, people should be allowed to take their time reading comics without being pressured to make a purchase.Offer incentives like free sketches or maps to the booth to encourage potential buyers.Letting a crowd build at the booth can attract more people and create a positive psychological effect.Focus on creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience for potential readers.  You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

On today's episode I have writer and artist Vince Alvendia, also known as Eggdrop Ramen! I have been a fan of Vince's for a while now and was thrilled when he reached out to be a part of our San Diego Comic-Con shows. Vince will be back in Artist Alley at Booth DD-02 this year, and he has some incredible pieces he's bringing with him. Personally, I can't wait to get my hands of some of his Masters of the Universe prints!  I talked with Vince about growing up in San Diego and finding out about comic-con, getting into art, finding how to make art a career, his early inspirations, working on graphic novels like Dark Agents: Book 1, Violet and the Trail of Trauma, and Horrorgasm, 200 Days of Star Wars, and so much more.  A huge Thank You to Vince Alvendia for taking the time to join me on the show. Make sure to visit him in Artist Alley at Booth DD-02, and go and see his panel on Saturday, July 27th in room 29AB from 7:30-8:30PM and learn all about how to get your first novel and comic book off the ground. Make sure to follow Vince on all of the links at www.onthemicpodcast.com and go see him at San Diego Comic Con.  Thank, Vince! Enjoy the episode! 

On today's episode I have artist and comic book artist, Sean Forney!  Sean continues my series highlighting the insurmountable talent at San Diego Comic-Con as one of the incredible artists you'll find in artist alley. Sean's art and work has been seen in everything from Marvel and Disney projects, to his own comic series created by Sean and his wife, "Scarlett Huntress".  I talked with Sean about growing up in Ohio, finding his way to comic books and art, his biggest inspirations, meeting his wife (who is also a phenomenal artist), turning art into a career, is hilarious series "Do You Pooh", San Diego Comic-Con, "Scarlett Huntress", and so much more! A huge Thank You to Sean Forney for joining me on the show. Make sure to visit Sean and his wife at San Diego Comic-Con in a few weeks. You'll be able to find them in two locations this year! Sean will be in Artist Alley at booth EE-03 and in Small Press at Booth K-03. You can pick up their SDCC exclusive cover of "Scarlett Huntress" at both booths, as well as more of Sean's incredible art pieces. Make sure to follow Sean on all of the links at www.onthemicpodcast.com Thanks, Sean! Enjoy the episode!

Anime Expo is cracking down on IP owned by Viz Media and Crunchyroll. And if you're caught selling bootleg goods... you get a write up. Social media is furious. Is it overreach or just a company trying to protect its assets? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Anime Expo is cracking down on the sale of fan-made merchandise in the exhibitor hall and artist alley due to copyright concerns, potentially impacting small artists and their sales. 00:00 Anime Expo cracking down on artists selling fan art, potentially affecting small artists in the exhibitor hall. 01:30 Anime Expo is cracking down on artist alley vendors selling fan-made merchandise that infringes on copyrights and trademarks, and failure to comply may result in expulsion. 02:20 Anime Expo is cracking down on certain anime and manga merchandise being sold in the main Expo floor and Artist Alley due to copyright concerns. 03:44 Anime Expo cracking down on Artist Alley for copyrighted material, with Viz and Crunchyroll enforcing rules and potentially targeting Ruby artwork. 05:03 Anime Expo cracking down on fan art in Artist Alley and on Etsy, taking down items for copyright infringement while official art and unlicensed items are still being sold. 05:57 Anime Expo is cracking down on exhibitor's Hall for mass producing unofficial prints, but artist alley may be next. 06:55 Anime Expo is cracking down on fan-made art in Artist Alley, but it's a bad look and not worth the negative feedback and damage to their reputation. 08:00 Anime Expo cracking down on artists selling copyrighted material in Artist Alley, impacting their sales. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Anime #News #RWBY #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech

We've all heard successful creators complain that younger hopefuls "just don't want to do the hard work." They disregard the complicated nature of achieving their status and dismiss aspiring novices on the basis of one single factor. Survivorship bias is undoubtedly a result of flawed reasoning. ...But is it bad advice?Brad and Dave discuss survivorship bias in the creative community and its impact on success. They acknowledge that survivorship bias exists but argue that it is not the sole determinant of success. They emphasize the importance of hard work, honing skills, and making adjustments based on feedback. They also discuss external factors that can impact a creative career, such as personal circumstances and societal biases. The hosts share their own experiences and offer advice for aspiring creators. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of perseverance and being consistent in order to achieve success in comics.Also, they also address the question of working below one's artistic skill level and offer advice on finding a style that balances speed and quality. The hosts then share their thoughts on the transition from traditional to digital art, including the benefits and drawbacks of each. Finally, they discuss the value of selling original art and the potential challenges of leaving a legacy through physical artwork.ON TODAY'S SHOWSurvival biasWorking below your artistic skill levelLeaving original art in favor of digitalCHAPTERS00:00:00Introduction: Dumpster Pools in Philadelphia00:05:37Chapter 1: Understanding Survivorship Bias00:13:06Chapter 2: The Importance of Hard Work and Skill Development00:22:52Chapter 4: Challenging Survivorship Bias and Acknowledging Others' Struggles00:26:57Chapter 5: Advice for Aspiring Creators: Listen, Learn, and Adapt00:31:03Perseverance and Consistency00:34:31Working Below Your Skill Level00:46:24Transition to Digital Art00:48:08Selling Original Art00:56:29Leaving a Legacy Through ArtworkTAKEAWAYSSurvivorship bias exists in the creative community, but it is not the only factor that determines success.Hard work, honing skills, and making adjustments based on feedback are crucial for success.External factors, such as personal circumstances and societal biases, can impact a creative career.It is important to be aware of survivorship bias and not dismiss the challenges faced by others.Listening to advice from experienced creators and being open to course corrections can increase the chances of success. Perseverance and consistency are key to achieving success in comics.Finding a balance between speed and quality is important when working below your artistic skill level.Transitioning from traditional to digital art offers benefits in terms of control and quality.Selling original art can be a way to generate income and share your work with others.Leaving a legacy through physical artwork may not always be practical or desired by loved ones. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

How did Brad and Dave know when they'd "made it"? ALSO: Now that you have a website with a blog... what do you write??Brad shares a heartwarming story about his dad's induction into the Michigan High School Bowling Hall of Fame. They discuss the concept of 'making it' as a cartoonist and the different definitions of success. They also address the challenges of rating one's comic in terms of age appropriateness and content warnings. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss how to handle sensitive content on websites and social media platforms. They mention using content warnings, marking sensitive posts, and utilizing tools provided by social media platforms. They also talk about the importance of considering the audience's age range and the different standards and gradations of content in various mediums. In the second part of the conversation, they discuss the use of blogs on websites and how they have evolved over time. They mention the historical use of blogs for SEO purposes and the shift towards social media for quick and easy sharing. They suggest using blogs to share a variety of content, including transcripts of comics, reposts of social media content, and updates on Patreon or other platforms. They emphasize the importance of not overthinking blog content and using the four C's: content, commercial, curation, and kindness.ON TODAY'S SHOW:When did we know we had "made it"?Content warnings and age ratingsWP Shortcodes PluginUPDATE: Alaska Comics CampWhat should I do with my blog?Jack Conte's SXSW speechCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction:  Brad's Heartwarming Story00:07:29 The Definition of 'Making It' as a Cartoonist00:11:13 Navigating Age Appropriateness and Content Warnings in Comics00:44:30 The Evolution of Blogs00:49:27 Using Blogs to Share ContentTAKEAWAYSThe concept of 'making it' as a cartoonist is subjective and can vary from person to person.Financial stability is often key to feeling like you've 'made it' as a cartoonist.There is no universal standard for rating comics in terms of age appropriateness and content warnings.Considerations for rating your comic include societal norms, personal values, and the expectations of different platforms.Content warnings can be placed on the cover of your book, the top of your website, or your social media profile page. Consider using content warnings and marking sensitive social media posts to allow readers to view or avoid certain content.Take advantage of built-in tools on social media platforms to flag sensitive content and provide warnings.Be mindful of your audience's age range and consider the different standards and gradations of content in various mediums.Use blogs on websites to share a variety of content, including comic transcripts, reposts of social media content, and updates on Patreon or other platforms.Don't overthink blog content; use the four Cs: content, commercial, curation, and kindness. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

How do you know when you're giving your readers too many details? — or not enough? Where's the sweet spot between action and exposition? We're going deep on storycraft this week! PLUS: Zines, gutters, and distribution!THIS WEEK'S SHOWHow much story to writeShould you be doing a zine?GuttersBordersDistribution You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Having completed their Kickstarters, Dave and Brad review the promotional outreach that delivered the biggest results and make a shocking discovery. Traditionally, social media platforms were the biggest drivers of Kickstarter pledges. But in 2024 they barely made the top ten. That raises an important question: If we can't rely on social media to deliver a Kickstarter pledge — and if it's increasingly difficult to build an audience there — why are we using it?ON TODAY'S SHOWKickstarter post mortemSocial media is dead... now what? You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Is it possible to build traffic for your comic without building an audience? Also, an anonymous post on Reddit accuses Webtoons of using a predatory contract. ON TODAY'S SHOWBuilding traffic vs. building an audienceUPDATE: SDCC PanelsUPDATE: Dave's 500 for 50Is the Webtoons contract "predatory?" You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

New Yorker cartoonist Jason Chatfield joins us to talk about cartooning for the venerable mag, working with a writing partner, doing stand-up at Dangerfield's comedy club, helming the 104-year-old Ginger Meggs syndicated comic, and much, much more!ON TODAY'S SHOWJason Chatfield on SubstackChatfield on creative collaborationsDoing standup at Dangerfield'sChatfield on building subscriptions on SubstackIs There Something In This? podcast You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

We all have creative peaks and valleys. How can we maximize the good times and minimize the bad?ON TODAY'S SHOWCan you really maximize creativity?UPDATE: Dave's TikTok prediction may still come trueUPDATE: 3-part series on Kickstarter coming to Pro TipsFavorite comics from outside the US You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

How important is rebranding after a series of unsuccessful ventures? Also, how does one get their comic translated into another language — and why?ON TODAY'S SHOWRebrandingTranslating a comicUPDATE: The importance of monthly Profit/Loss statementsUPDATE: Authors EquityPlanning for page turns You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

It's our most useful, actionable, practical show yet! Stufffed with handy tips and constructive advice for cartoonists and comic creators!ON TODAY'S SHOWPen namesUPDATE: Dave's Kickstarter at picklesbook.com UPDATE: Patreon Welcome surveysHonorifics, acronyms, and abbreviations in word balloons.  You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Scott Kurtz is on the show to talk about the release of his new book, "Table Titans Club." It's available at Target stores nationwide, along with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local bookstore!ON TODAY'S SHOWReimagining the "Table Titans" webcomic as a middle-school graphic novelWorking with an editor for the first timePivoting from self-publishing to traditional publishingBook shows vs comic conventionsEarly accolades for the bookPersonal appearancesNOTE: The Kickstarter for Brad's new Evil Inc graphic novel is in full swing! You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

TikTok and Instagram reels are moving to the forefront of social media. Is it time to learn video/animation so you can promote your webcomic?ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Using animation to promoteUPDATE: Short Story ChallengeUPDATE: Eisner deadlineUPDATE: AI ArtA digital-exclusive eComic You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Every once in a while, someone asks if it's possible actually to make a living in comics. It's a fair question, and it deserves an honest answer.SPONSORED BY... ComicLab is brought to you this week by the book "How Comics Were Made, a Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page." Comics historian and ComicLab fan Glenn Fleishman has spent years researching the history of newspaper comic strip production and reproduction and is bringing his expertise to this printed work full of comics from Yellow Kid through Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Peanuts, and, yes, Dave's own Drive! It will feature never-before-seen original drawings and printing artifacts, such as "flongs," the hilarious old-fashioned name for printing molds. The book draws from museum collections like the Billy Ireland Library and the Charles M Schulz Library, generous access to artists' own archives, and Glenn's personal collection. Glenn's taking the book to crowdfunding in February, using lessons drawn from this very podcast! You can read more about the book or sign up to get an alert when the campaign launches by going to howcomicsweremade.ink.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Is it possible to make a living in comics?how to write a longform comicSize and DPI — preparing files for web and print You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

A listener asks if they should write one big, successful comic or several mediocre ones. We have a bigger question: What makes you think you have a choice?! Also, it turns out the whole "Substack nazi" thing was yet another case of Platform Panic.SPONSORED BY... ComicLab is brought to you this week by the book "How Comics Were Made, a Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page." Comics historian and ComicLab fan Glenn Fleishman has spent years researching the history of newspaper comic strip production and reproduction and is bringing his expertise to this printed work full of comics from Yellow Kid through Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Peanuts, and, yes, Dave's own Drive! It will feature never-before-seen original drawings and printing artifacts, such as "flongs," the hilarious old-fashioned name for printing molds. The book draws from museum collections like the Billy Ireland Library and the Charles M Schulz Library, generous access to artists' own archives, and Glenn's personal collection. Glenn's taking the book to crowdfunding in February, using lessons drawn from this very podcast! You can read more about the book or sign up to get an alert when the campaign launches by going to howcomicsweremade.ink.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Which is better... one big success or multiple mediocre ones?UPDATE: Kindle Direct PublishingUPDATE: Patreon is fixing free membershipUPDATE: Substack didn't have such a big Nazi problem after allFighting AI with Nightshade (https://nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/)Substack's Platform PanicFor more information on this topic, please check out these posts:freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/these-rules-about-platforming-nazisfreddiedeboer.substack.com/p/how-to-quit-substackMany of the people who were making the most noise on this issue are switching to Ghost. Check out Ghost's TOS — in which they've even highlighted their clause on refusing to moderate content! And, on top of that, the total number of nazi accounts that were found on Substack was only 5 or 6, none of them monetized, and collectively had fewer than 200 followers-- and most of them wound up being taken down by Substack anyway.  You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

BE ADVISED: We'll be discussing issues like death and dying in this episode. Dave turns fifty years old, and it has us talking about cartooning in the second half of one's life. And we're not the only ones asking existential questions. Our first question asker is worried that they're not going to have time to work on all of their ideas in one lifetime! Finally, we break down Wacom's troubling use of AI art in a promotional image!ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Dave turns 50 years oldToo many ideas for one lifetimeComicLab 500UPDATE: Wacom uses AI art in a promo You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

We often advise that beginners write a few short stories to sharpen their comics-making skills before they tackle that 200-page epic that they're burning to produce! But how do you write a short story? Today's show offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide! Use this blueprint to participate in the ComicLab Short Story Challenge! PLUS... if it's a benefit to list your comic on as many eStores as possible, why is it a bad idea to do the same with crowdfunding platforms?ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...How to Write a Short StoryThe ComicLab Short Story ChallengeUsing pre-readersThe More the Merrier, part 1 —Multiple eStores?The More the Merrier, part 2 — Multiple subscription sites?THE COMICLAB SHORT STORY CHALLENGEWrite a comic between eight and 16 pages using the Story Circle as a guide. The Story Circle has eight steps: You / Need / Go / Search / Find / Take / Return / Change. There is more information on the Story Circle in the links below. You may spend up to two pages on each step. No more. Each written page must translate directly into a page of comics, so be sure to take that into account when you're writing! Your final comic must tell a complete story — no cliffhangers; no open-ended conclusions! It must have a beginning, a middle, and an end. When you're finished, post it in the #Imadethis channel on the ComicLab Discord server so we can all marvel at your prowess!Dan Harmon's Story CircleThe Story Circle / Batman BeginsThe Butso Method of WritingEditing a comicIs your idea too similar to someone else's idea?Got Writer's Block? You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

As last year came to a close, it was becoming very clear that social media has been failing to deliver what we traditionally relied on it for — reaching our current readers and finding new ones. So this year Brad is trying out a new platform — Subsack. But that comes with a whole new learning curve — and more than a few ethical issues to wrestle with!SHOW NOTES: Two points of clarification. First, the question is raised whether a user can export an email list from Substack. This is, indeed a feature. Secondly, Dave asked Brad which of his social media platforms has the biggest user base. Brad's answer was Twitter, but upon further review, it's TikTok. That fact puts the ensuing discussion into a slightly different framework.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...SubstackSteamboat Willie in the public domain You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

One of our most often-requested topics is "How do I start a webcomic?" We're going to give you some step-by-step instructions — updated for the new year! Plus... we always stress the importance of doing a good comic. That begs another question: "How do I know if my comic is good?"ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...How to start a webcomic in 2024"How do I know if my comic is good?"UPDATE: Kindle Direct Publishing You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Veteran cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar make some predictions and discuss their goals for the new year.2024 PredictionsBRAD: Twitter will crash in 2024DAVE: Social media will remain distributed over five or six platformsBRAD: Web users will begin to pivot away from social mediaDAVE: Patreon will move closer to an IPOBRAD: Kickstarter will remain #1 by continuing to avoid mentioning blockchainDAVE: SDCC will return to normal after an abnormal '23... and profits will plummet for creators2024 GoalsDAVE: Launch "Pickles" Kickstarter in Jan/Feb, launch "Drive 4" Kickstarter in summerBRAD: In Q1, Kickstart an Evil Inc book paired with an After Dark edition. Kickstart another book — WebcomicsHandbook, Evil Inc After Dark or collection of single-panel comics — in Q2/Q3DAVE: Prepare for a 5-15% sales drop at Comic-Con InternationalBRAD: Personal appearances, including SDCC and NCSDAVE: ComicLab Across AmericaBRAD: Use NON-social-media alternatives to drive Patreon.DAVE: Revisit KIndle Direct PublishingBRAD: Start prepping website for a post-Patreon futureDAVE: Build the ComicLab Patreon to 500 members You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.