Making Comics

Scott and Keith discuss script notes and how they led to revision (7:35), going from inception to completion on a cover in the same day (12:45), novel edits and grammar corrections (19:55), securing an alternate cover artist (29:00), and alternate covers for upcoming Kickstarters for both of us (35:10) before this week's topic: the hardest part of making comics, part five (41:40). We discuss proofreading, fighting the current of corporate comics, and more!

This week we discuss an update on the panels per day goals for Wanderers and how working ahead can pave the way for enjoying life, both in art and lettering (2:45), stocking up product for upcoming conventions (19:00), the value of having writer friends to bounce things off with a bonus conversation about time travel (27:00) before we get to part four of the hardest part of making comics (38:05). We discuss carpal tunnel syndrome, pushing through the fear and other topics.

Scott and Keith recap Free Comic Book Day at SoCal Comics (1:30), getting lettering technique down (24:00), making progress toward completing art for an issue (34:05), an upcoming project we're collaborating on (36:00), and etiquette on talking to creators at shows or through Kickstarters (39:00) before the hardest part of making comics, part three (42:25). We tackle production time versus consumption time and staying on deadline, as well as other topics.

This week we discuss San Diego Comic Fest (6:35), reviewing an upcoming script (17:30), releasing single issues versus waiting for a trade (22:35), status on the 'productivity competition' (29:30) and author brain versus lead character brain (32:10) before we continue with part two of the hardest part of making comics (37:45).

It's an all-bullsh*t episode! If you like the end of our episodes where we talk comic collecting and everything else, this episode is for you! With Keith building up a surplus, Scott obliged with some time to empty out the tank. Hang out with us for an hour of bonus time!

Scott and Keith welcome writer Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight, Beef Bros) and discuss finishing up a scene and a print respectively (6:30) and final tasks as a project nears completion (11:15) before we discuss (among other things) pitching books to publishers (29:40) and what drew Aubrey to fight comics (51:10). 

This week we discuss strategizing prints for 2022 shows (4:40), going back to a former hometown and how a relaxing moment can generate story ideas (8:10), how putting time in over the years creates a faster process (14:20) and getting work done in an uncomfortable environment (24:10) before this week's topic: what creators think is the hardest part of making comics (30:35), including building a fan base and distribution.

This week we begin with a recap of WonderCon, then discuss single issues versus trades (4:40), continuing 'one page a day' and improving your craft by doing (26:30), mentoring future comic creators (34:55), and working on art as gifts (40:30) before this week's main topic: branding (46:05).

This week we discuss progress drawing a panel a day (4:25), a decision on the primary cover artist for one of our books (16:00), getting creative with commissions (21:40), writing copy for an upcoming ashcan that dips into comic process (23:40) before this week's main topic: balance of both art and writing (30:00).

This episode, we discuss getting notes back for your comic script (4:55), making characters fully inhabited (17:45) and catching up on commissions (20:15) before we get to this week's topic: a mailbag (25:00) covering page rates, goals for a first-time Kickstarter, and great works of the comic medium that gain understanding of craft.