Scripts & Scribes

We talk to screenwriter Alex Litvak about film school, how his career as a development executive has affected his screenwriting, the special challenges of resurrecting an iconic franchise, bringing a new take to classic material, writing with a partner, pitches and OWA’s and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]

We talk to Oni Press Editor-in-Chief, James Lucas Jones about the submission process and where Oni finds new talent, what an editor’s responsibilities are, ownership of comic properties, the effect of digital downloads to the comic book industry, lead times in comic book publishing, Billy Pilgrim vs. Scott Pilgrim and much more. Listen to the entire interview […]

We talk to Flash writer and Foster creator, Brian Buccellato about co-writing Flash, writing what you know, transitioning from comic book colorist to writer, self-publishing a comic vs. using a publishing company, using crowd funding as a direct marketing pre-sale system, writing and working in the film industry, which Fantastic Four villain he would play in […]

We talk to comic book writer/screenwriter, Adam Beechen, about writing for television vs. writing comic books, the difference of writing animation and live action, creating a video podcast for a comic title like a DVD commentary of sorts, a comic book writer’s interaction with colorists, writing sound effects in comic scripts, his graphic novel Hench […]

We talk to N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, Susan Beth Pfeffer, about families in crisis, male vs. female perspective and first person vs. third person, learning to listen to the ideas that are around us, how she thankfully didn’t become an editor, the joy of peanut butter, and her preferred natural disaster. Listen to the entire […]

We talk to Death’s Daughter author and Buffy the Vampire slayer actress Amber Benson about writing a novel series, her typical writing schedule, coming up with titles, writing for a character she played on television for three years, doing historical and mythological research, writing for kids, knowing your audience, and what it means to be […]

We talk to Beanworld creator Larry Marder about how Tales of the Beanworld first got published, being the initial publisher/executive director of Image Comics, the publishing and editorial processes at Image and Dark Horse Comics, the switch from serial/periodical comic books to long form graphic novels and which beans are his favorites. Listen to the […]

We talk to Savage Dragon creator Erik Larsen about how he maintains interesting storylines over two decades on the same title, what it’s like having your comic turned into a cartoon, reasons and revelations behind the founding of Image Comics, the difficulties in being a creator and publisher at the same time, what the submission […]

We talk to Harsh Realm creator James Hudnall about transitioning from publishing company staffer to comic book writer, the writing vs. re-writing process, the rise and appreciation of non-superhero based comics, the path and pitfalls of getting comics adapted into films and television shows, fighting for screen credit and whether psychics are real or fake. […]

We talk to veteran comic book writer (Batman, Punisher), Chuck Dixon, about how he got started in comics, his writing habits, working with artist and editors, writing adaptations, the miracle and scourge that is the internet, Hollywood’s infatuation with the comic book industry, residuals and profit sharing as a comic book writer/creator and just a […]