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. Join Comics Experience founder and former Marvel and IDW Editor Andy Schmidt and his co-host Gamal Hennessy as they discuss making comics!
Do you have a question about making comics you’d like to hear discussed on the podcast? Email us at info@comicsexperience.com.
Episode #93 – Homages, Influences
Acknowledging homages in art, and discussing your comic (and non-comic) making influences.
Episode #92 – In Store Signings
Andy talks about his recent in-store signing, and how to make the most of promoting the store hosting you and your own work.
Episode #91 – Ryan Browne Kickstarts Your Comic
Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts, Blast Furnace) kickstarts your fans, your financing, and your career. Ryan is doing a one-day seminar with Comics Experience May 9th. Details at comicsexperience.com.
Episode #90 – Team Workflow
Basic workflow and team management for creators.
Episode #89 – How to Spend Your Time at a Convention
How to spend time at a convention – planning the con, going to the con, and after the con.
Episode #88 – What Traditional College Courses Help Make Comics?
Comics 101 is never full: this episode Andy and Joey talk about what traditional college courses impact their comics work and life.
Episode #87 – Similar Ideas
You’re developing a pitch or idea or even starting to produce your comic… and you open Previews and see a similar idea. Andy and Joey talk about what happens when you see a similar concept.
Episode #86 – Digital and Motion Comics
This episode Andy and Joey talk digital and motion comics, including “enhancing” reader experiences and the differences in making content for static panels and “moving” images.
Episode #85 – Contracts for New Writers and Artists
Contracts for new writers and artists working together: some basic whats, why, and hows to think about when collaborating.
Episode #84 – New Year’s Resolute
2015… the year we make comics …more comics. Kick off the new year with a conversation about time management and choosing which levers to pull when and for how long, and being resolute in the new year.