Comics Experience

In work-for-hire work situations character core values and the passing of time might not always be in sync with continuity. Heather Antos talks about thinking about and creating towards a character’s core values can lead to new and engaging stories.

Defining boundaries: Making clear decisions about what you are and are not willing or able to do, and communicating them effectively.

Jim Gibbons talks about contracts, and thinking about contracts for your comics career in the present and future. All related to your comics goals, along with some basketball metaphors thrown in.

Heather Antos (Star Wars, Deadpool, Gwenpool) talks licensed properties, including storytelling with scheduling, working with a license holder and more.

It’s easy to fall into the comparison trap looking at other people making comics, and Jim Gibbons has thoughts on how to think about your goals and avoid unproductive mindsets.

Heather Antos (Unikrn, Marvel) talks about how collaboration is key and comics are a full team effort.

Nicole Boose talks Skills Versus Experience when it comes to making comics, as well as goal-defining for your career or project in terms of skills and experience for yourself and collaborators.

Andy reflects on the comics industry from when he started Comics Experience to present day, as well as talking “What’s next?”

Andy and Joey talk about ways to continue learning about making comics and your creative growth.

Screen Experience, including new classes and podcasts, is here! Writing for animation, writing for illustrated books, screenwriting… find out more at screenexperience.com.