Making Comics

After an early discussion on pandan, we discuss sound effect lettering technique (9:10), finding out what people respond to (15:40), issue recaps to bring the reader in the story (22:45), setting the right atmosphere for thinking and working (25:00) and title cards and Kickstarter setup (33:00) before this week's topic: action panels and choosing the exact right moment, where we break down our own pages and why we chose the action panels we did (38:55).

This episode we discuss the relaunch of a comic company (3:50), the design stage for a comic cover being done in advance of interiors (6:30), getting a professional consultation on work (20:30), and faces and re-drawing them if necessary for a master edition (26:20) before catching up on holiday purchases (35:00).

After a long convention weekend, Scott and Keith unwind by taste testing some chips and delivering quality ASMR (7:45), then recap the show discussing elevator pitches (14:45) and sales desperation / understanding the long game (18:20) before this week's topic: planning ahead at multiple story levels (30:30) 

Starting a new tradition, it's our Year End episode! Scott, Keith and guest Gary Hodges share their comic of the year, artist of the year, writer of the year, our favorite TV shows, movies, songs, albums and beers of 2021. Close out the year with us!

Scott and Keith welcome guest Gary Hodges back to the podcast for the first of two special year-end episodes! The crew talks page goals (5:20), sound effects lettering (15:45) and the value of a writing retreat, however brief (25:15) before a lengthy holiday discussion (33:10) where we share our favorite and least favorite bits of holiday pop culture, holiday songs we like and dislike, personal holiday traditions and more!

Scott and Keith review Comic Con Special Edition (5:30), changing the lettering process to allow for better feedback (12:25), adding a kick to writing by changing your process (16:50), and making extra art for your book (24:35) before this week's topic: a loose discussion on trademark and copyright (36:30).

Scott and Keith discuss the completion of a novel draft (6:00), completing inks for a comic (10:40), knocking out a short novella using the Novel November model (16:20) and staying productive (25:10) before this week's topic: setting the scene (38:30). 

Scott and Keith discuss the 'more' - additional panels and art for the 2nd Shift Kickstarter - being done to fill out the comic (6:30), research on dialect and speech mannerisms versus accent (10:45), a Procreate tip for high-quality panels  (19:45), preparation for back-to-back comic conventions and leveraging multiple vendors (31:00), and wise words from a cinematic classic that turns into a conversation about comic sales versus print sales (36:40).

The longest Making Comics to date! Scott and Keith welcome Gary Hodges (D vs M 1975, D vs M 1997) and discuss last-minute preparations around the Three Protectors ashcan (9:00), Scott's Kickstarter launch (18:05) and preparation and layouts for a new issue of D vs M (23:00) before this week's main topic: character (36:15). Bonus discussions start at 1:09:30 and the nonsense level ratchets higher (1:27:00) when Scott keeps recording unbeknownst to Keith and Gary.

After wrapping up Drawtober (5:00), Scott and Keith discuss adapting a prologue into a full story (7:00), hunting for cover artists (15:15) and a workshop on the spot on a Kickstarter design (26:10) before this week's main topic: fighting your inner perfectionist (37:30). Keith shares a story  at 45:40.

Note: Keith butchers 'NaNoWriMo' (calling it 'NaWriNoMo') around the 14 minute mark but we kept it in.