This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!


TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the convention experience
11:20 Why to choose crowdfunding and creative output
22:00 Pushing through creative barriers and story inspiration
31:00 The creative process
40:00 The importance of continuing to create
51:40 Starting advice
55:45 2024 Outlook

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This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!


TIMESTAMPS
01:04 Balancing projects
04:44 Printing options
10:37 Shifting headspaces & No breaks
22:11 Tabling approach & Developing social skills
37:56 Working through burnout & Creative Process
52:37 Process breakdown
59:11 2024 Outlook

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This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert
14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time
26:50 Doing things for yourself and finding success
41:50 Involvement in Cosmic Lion and finding community
1:08:30 2024 Outlook

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On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! 

TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 
11:00 Pushing through your own barriers & evolving
24:00 Creating on a long timeline and the ebbs and flows of output
33:30 Freedom in Indie Comics and inspirations
51:30 2024 Outlook

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Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! 


TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Involvement with CWS
05:12 Origins in comics
10:45 Animation to comics & artistic influences
15:20 The need to work on things vs burnout
19:00 Creating an imprint
29:40 Running a business, conventions, and checking ego
49:00 Diversifying characters and audience
1:01:00 2024 Outlook

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofdanmendoza

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https://www.flowcode.com/page/stillillprincess

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Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics.

TIMESTAMPS
00:55 Solo workflow management
04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics
08:47 The pace of comic production & crowdfunding mindset
12:25 Structuring a story
16:30 Origin of Rifters and creating characters
20:55 Fine-tuning dialogue
24:00 Design process and animation hopes
29:00 Future stories and balancing projects
32:50 Lettering experience
37:20 Character designs and coloring
42:10 2024 Outlook

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We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! 

TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere
04:15 Artistic inspiration
07:45 Early comic inspirations
16:45 Artists to study
18:45 Finding balance on the page
22:00 Balancing work and creative work
24:45 Working traditionally
32:00 Figuring out the process
40:00 Other projects
51:00 Staying motivated
57:55 2024 Outlook

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https://www.instagram.com/nextpanelpress/
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https://doomdazed.bigcartel.com/

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This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about 
the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! 

TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Pitching a graphic novel
06:20 Working with editors and agents
09:00 Deciding to take a book to a publisher
12:00 Royalties and advances process
15:45 Finding an agent
19:30 Pros of major and indie publishing
26:00 The Creation process
33:30 Original artistic inspiration
38:40 LGBTQ+ in comics
45:30 The importance of creating for yourself
48:20 2024 Outlook

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We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!

TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Timeline for creation
05:00 Diversity in creation
09:10 Managing expectations
15:00 Navigating the business side
25:00 WTF’s Philosophy
34:00 Importance of patience
36:00 Advice for other publishers
47:45 Next few years for WTF Comics
55:20 Sticking with comics
1:01:00 2024 Outlook

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Today on the show we have creator Max Flowers of Rat Brain Zine joining us today! We have an amazing craft talk about the importance of printing from page quality to formatting your book, comic book storytelling from physical to digital, and panels, panels, panels, how they affect your story! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! 

TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Process Zines
04:50 Self-creation
10:00 Changes in a year
16:00 Paper choices
27:00 Digital comics & Unique formatting
34:00 Making comics special
42:00 Paneling in comics
53:30 2024 Outlook

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https://www.instagram.com/ratbrainzine
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https://www.ratbrainzine.bigcartel.com

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