Comics Experience Podcast
The Comics Experience Podcast provides ~15 minutes of advice per episode on all aspects of creating comics and breaking in to the industry. Do you have a question about making comics you’d like to hear discussed on the podcast? Email us at info@comicsexperience.com.
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Episode #64 – Writing for Animation with Zac Atkinson
March 25, 2014
Writer Zac Atkinson (Transformers: Rescue Bots, G.I. Joe: Renegades) talks about adapting comics to animation, visualization of story and plot, and teaching the first Comics Experience Introduction to Animation Writing Course.
Episode #63 – Plotting Longer Stories
March 11, 2014
Andy and Joey chat about approaches to plotting, especially plotting of longer stories and future story arcs. Is this something that comes with practice? Or are there techniques that can also help?
Episode #62 – Switching Collaborators After The Pitch
February 25, 2014
This week Andy and Joey discuss a question about creative teams on pitches. If you're submitting pitch pages, but planning to hire a different colorist or letterer (or whatever) for the final book, is that acceptable? Is it a good idea to submit with your less-than-final team?
Episode #61 – Peter David’s Approach to Writing Big Two Characters
February 11, 2014
Comic book writer Peter David knows how to write great characters-from his decade-long run on Incredible Hulk to the more recent X-Factor. Peter joins Andy and Joey to offer some thoughts on how he approaches writing Big Two / corporate characters.
Episode #60 – Follow-Through & Following Up
January 28, 2014
You hit the jackpot! The big editor at the convention said you could send in your pitch. And you did so. And it's now weeks later. When do you follow up? And what's the etiquette around solicited submissions in general?
Episode #59 – Setting Goals for the New Year
January 14, 2014
It's a new year and a new chance to reach your comics-making goals. Do you have a plan? Milestones? Or is the procrastination ALREADY setting in? Andy and Joey talk goal-setting!
Episode #58 – Varying Your Shots
December 10, 2013
In a recent episode, Andy mentioned there was more to say about the importance of an artist varying the shots and angles in panels. In this episode, Andy and Joey dive into that topic!
Episode #57 – Who Calls The Shots?
November 19, 2013
A frustrated artist writes in this week about a script filled with a lot of art "direction" from the writer. Andy and Joey discuss who "calls the shots" when you're making comics.
Episode #56 – Script Formatting Tips
November 5, 2013
It seems like no two comic book scripts look alike. This week Andy and Joey discuss script formatting and the reasons behind certain formatting practices. Plus, info on the Comic Book Script Archive and the Comics Experience Script Template!
Episode #55 – The Grid
October 22, 2013
Andy and Joey discuss the importance of the "Grid" layout - why it's a powerful a tool, yet so often overlooked as a cornerstone of great storytelling in comics.