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 #83 – Making Comics During the Holidays
Andy and Joey talk about making the most of making comics during the holidays, including planning time to *not* make comics.
Episode #82 – Why Kickstart a Comic with Gannon Beck
Gannon Beck (Space Corps) joins Andy and Joey for a discussion about why Kickstart a comic, and some Kickstarter basics.
Episode #81 – Leading the Eye Around a Page
Leading the eye around a page – how do you design a page where a reader can easily follow the flow and action? What are some considerations with realistic deadlines and experience levels?
Episode #80 – Becoming an Editor with Nicole Boose
Editor Nicole Boose (Marvel, Millarworld), talks about becoming an editor, job duties, and advice on getting started.
Episode #79 – NYCC Wrap Up, Getting Stuck
The topics are NYCC booth and personal goals wrap up; and a question about getting your foot in the door in one job, and then getting stuck in a job and role that’s not your end goal.
Episode #78 – Submitting to a Talent Contest with Kenny Porter and Devon Wong
Recent Top Cow Talent Hunt winners Kenny Porter and Devon Wong talk about their reasons for submitting to an open submissions contest, their approach to their submissions, and balancing work/life with their comics careers.
Episode #77 – NYCC Artist and Writer Portfolio Reviews
This New York Comic Con, Comics Experience staff and special guests are reviewing artist and writer portfolios during the con! Bring your work and your questions to the Comics Experience/Darby Pop booth 2107, check comicsexperience.com for a full rundown of creators reviewing portfolios.
Episode #76 – Make Comics Like the Pros with Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak
Writers Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak have collaborated with artists, colorists, editors and each other, and now their new book “Make Comics Like the Pros!” shares their insight and experience, as well as showing you step-by-step how to make a comic!
Episode #75 – Starting a Webcomic
Gannon Beck and Bryan Richmond come on the show to talk about how and why they started their Webcomic Space Corps, collaboration, and going from “here’re my portfolio pages” to “here’re my comics.”
Episode #74 – Protecting Your Work
Legally protecting your work while making comics: copyright, getting legal advice, and contracts with your collaborators.