Comics Connection Make Comics Podcast show

Comics Connection Make Comics Podcast

Summary: Have you ever wanted to learn how to make comics like the pros do? Comics Experience's Andy Schmidt gives you the inside information and tips that can help to make you a better comics creator. Andy, the founder of the online comic book school Comics Experience, is a former editor at Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing, as well as a comic book writer and the author of the Eagle Award-winning book, The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels, published by Impact Books.

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 What’s the Secret Weapon for Your Comics? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:47

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.

 How Long Do You Make Your Comics?  | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:28

Graphic novel, mini-series, ongoing series, which length is the right choice for your comics? That depends on the creator, the publisher, the retailer, and the reader. Andy and Gamal look at the perspectives of each group and how they factor into the size of your story. 

 Why 2024 is the Best Time to Be a Comic Book Creator | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:02

The comic book press regularly discusses the real challenges and issues involved in being a comic book creator or publisher. But it is also true that now is the best time in the history of comics to build a business in this industry.

 Dealing with Criticism, Indifference, and Rejection in Comics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:17

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection podcast, Andy and I talk about the creative and mental impact of negative reactions to your comic and what you can do on a personal and professional level to reduce your inevitable discomfort.

 What is the Best Distribution for Your Comic? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:29

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the best and most profitable way to get your comic in the hands of your readers.

 2024 Predictions for the Comic Book Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:16

Andy and Gamal wrap up 2023 with our thoughts on how censorship, crowdfunding, comic book shops, and digital comics will evolve and impact the comic book industry in 2024.

 What Does It Take to be a Professional Comic Creator? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:41

Andy and Gamal discuss the personal and professional qualities you need to maintain a long career in comic books and we talk about evolving as a creative person over time.

 The Persistent Death of the Comic Book Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:09

Andy and Gamal discuss the current state of the direct market in light of recent op-ed pieces and offer some advice on what creators, publishers and retailers can and can’t do to improve the situation.

 The Most Dangerous Contracts in Comics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:54

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the pitfalls of creator-owned comics and what to look for in your deal to make sure you don’t become another comic book tragedy.

 Balancing Creative Quality and Business Goals in Comic Books | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:57

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss how comic book creators can thrive with a thousand true fans and the connection between story quality and long-term readers.

 The Real Measure of Comic Book Sales | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:00

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the sales charts that are really important to independent comic book publishers and the opportunities for success that can be found outside the comic shop.

 Judging a Comic Book by its Cover | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:45

In this week’s episode, Andy and Gamal look at the importance of comic book covers from a sales and marketing perspective and offer you some tips on how to approach your cover for comic shops, crowdfunding, and reader appeal.

 Comic Cons and Conflict | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:07

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal recap their experiences at San Diego Comic Con and Terrificon. They also take a hard look at the persistent pitfalls that plague the comic book industry and what you can do to protect yourself from abuse.

 A Strike, a Slowdown, and a Union Complaint | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:43

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the impact of the continued WGA strike on comics, dealing with the trucking slowdown for print comics, and the spotlight created by the newly formed Image union.

 On Shared Universes and Time Management | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:06

In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the pitfalls of announcing a connected universe of comics and offer some tips on how to manage your time as a comic creator and publisher.

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