Professionalism means getting things done - regardless of whether you're feeling up to it.

00:00 Intro: Riding the High

00:08 Where Pesto Comics Stands in 2026

01:14 Planning 2027: Crimson Frontier & Unfinished Scripts

02:28 Procrastination & Plates Spinning

02:44 Shiny Object Syndrome (and Why It's Both a Trap and a Gift)

03:26 Professional vs. Hobbyist: On Finishing What You Start

05:37 Start Small: Advice for New Creators

07:55 Commitment: Getting Back to Work

08:51 The 10-Minute Rule

09:19 Outro

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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!

Direct Market Comics:

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FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1

In Stores - Wednesday April 29th

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2

Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th

In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd

If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online!

Kickstarter Comics:

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NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3

On Kickstarter - This April

https://bit.ly/nkw3

SNIP #3, 4 & 5

On Kickstarter - This Spring

https://bit.ly/snip3

CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - This Spring

https://bit.ly/cf1comic

PRIME CUT #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - This Fall

https://bit.ly/prime1comic

Books:

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BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1)

On Kickstarter - This Summer

https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon

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This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com

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