Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast

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Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast episodes

September 30 Outside Perspectives
We spend so much time working on our webcomics, so it’s easy to get stuck in our own heads. Getting outside perspective can be a great tool to improve our craft and get unstuck, especially when you find yourself in a webcomic pickle. It’s important to reach out to different types of people depending on where you are in your story and what your feedback goals are, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out who the right person is! Today we’re going to dive into the different types of feedback that can help you out of your pickle jar!❓Who do you turn to for some fresh perspective on your work?⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Miranda Schwemmer - she/her, https://mirandacakes.art https://intotheswellcomic.com  Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.comBob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
54 min
September 16Conventions in 2026
We’re recording this in 2026. We’ve all had convention experience. There’s a lot of things that are shifting in the conventional convention wisdom, maybe things we took for granted, things that we miss from the past, or things that got a little better over the years (maybe??). So let’s talk about the directions things have gone!
In this Episode: 
What changed?
What kinds of things are different now about selling comics in person than when you first started?
Are you relying more on other side merch or fanart over your books? How do you balance it?
Are there any good changes?
What should people expect financially or interest-wise from conventions today?
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Episode Release Date: September 16, 2026
Episode Credits:
Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com
Star Prichard - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/
Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://www.phantomarine.com
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The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference
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1 hr 5 min
September 02 Jam Session! What Makes a Webcomic
What makes a webcomic?? If you've supported us on Patreon, then you already know the answer, but today we're letting the secret out into the world! Join our hosts as they talk about what makes a webcomic. And Homestuck.

❓What do you think makes a webcomic a webcomic??

⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️
https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast

Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!

☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast
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Episode Credits:
Ally Rom Colthoff (Varethane) - she/they, https://chirault.sevensmith.net https://wychwoodcomic.com
Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com
Rae Baade - they/them, https://empyreancomic.com
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The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

34 min
August 19Extras and Bonus Content
We all know that making the webcomic pages themselves is the main course of our webcomic offering, but there’s lots of reasons you might make extra side content, too! Whether it’s little bonus treats for your most loyal fans, or ways to rope new folks in, the options are endless…. sometimes TOO endless. Let’s dive in!In this Episode: 
What kinds of bonus or side content have you done related to your webcomic and what’s your intended purpose for it? Tell us your experiences and strategy!
Where is the balance between making the comic and making side content? How do you decide where to budget your time?
What is your advice to someone who’s looking to be more strategic about side or bonus content?
----Episode Release Date: August 19, 2026Episode Credits:Star Prichard - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/ Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://www.phantomarine.comBob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.
53 min
August 05 Protagonists
Protagonists are the main leading characters of your webcomic who drive the story forward, and this can be through either internal arcs of development, external conflicts with antagonists, or both. Whether or not a reader is invested in those main characters can make or break your audience’s engagement with your story, so it’s worth exploring what makes these characters compelling to follow in a long-form webcomic.❓Tell us about your protagonist(s)! ⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Ally Rom Colthoff (Varethane) - she/they, https://chirault.sevensmith.net https://wychwoodcomic.com Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com Miranda Schwemmer - she/her, https://mirandacakes.art https://intotheswellcomic.com Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
1 hr 20 min
July 22 Networking
Networking is a buzzword that can feel a little weird to use in webcomics, but what we’re talking about here is basically the concept of connecting with other creators. This can have a lot of benefits, like getting to share opportunities with other creators, helping share your audience with other creators, and generally make the whole process of making webcomics a lot less lonely. But it’s also something that can get a bit awkward if we don’t approach it in a natural or respectful way. So let’s talk about what that looks like!⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Ally Rom Colthoff (Varethane) - she/they, https://chirault.sevensmith.net https://wychwoodcomic.com Rae Baade - they/them, https://empyreancomic.com Bob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
43 min
July 08 SFX
Sound effects are a classic in comics for a reason: we have a flat noiseless page and sometimes we want to give it a noise or two! There are all kinds of approaches to integrating sound effects depending on the mood of the scene, so finding ways that work with your webcomic-making process is an exercise that can really make your story more immersive! Let’s talk about it!

❓What is your favorite use of sound effects in a comic?

⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️
https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast

Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!

☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast
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Episode Credits:
Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com
Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com
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The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
48 min
June 24 Getting Back on the Horse
So you got hit with Life™ and haven’t worked on your comic in a while, and now you’re trying to get back to it, but are having troubles getting things going again. It may take time, but it’s never too late to get back on that horse and rebuild your confidence again. Join our hosts as they discuss tips and tricks to getting the comics horse saddled and back on the comics road.

❓Have you ever had to get off the horse? What helped you when you went to get back on it again?

⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️
https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast

Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!

☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast
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Episode Credits:
Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com
Rae Baade - they/them, https://empyreancomic.com
Miranda Schwemmer - she/her, https://mirandacakes.art https://intotheswellcomic.com
Star Prichard - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/
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The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

1 hr
June 10 That One Blorbo
All of us here may or may not have one or more characters that we favor in our webcomics, that we rotate in our minds slightly more than the other characters. We’ll borrow the term “blorbo” for whoever this is in your webcomic project. But webcomics take time, and telling a compelling story might make it so that you go a couple scenes (years) without that exciting blorbo. So let’s talk about that itch, that compulsion, because it can be a major motivating factor that keeps you fueled in your comic journey, but it can also be a roadblock when you are making parts of the story without them!❓Tell us about your Blorbo!⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Star Prichard @TheStarfishface - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/ Claire Niebergall (Clam) @phantomarine she/her, https://phantomarine.comBob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
54 min
May 27 Webcomic Platforms
SCREEN TONES WILL BE AT TCAF (TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL) 2026. STOP BY OUR TABLE FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WEBCOMICS.
Depending on the scope and needs of your webcomic project, a webcomic platform can be a great addition, or alternative, to an independent website. Many platforms have come and gone across the years, but today in 2026, the most well known options are Webtoon, Tapas, and Comic Fury. There can be a lot of confusion about what webcomic platforms can and can’t do for your project, so we’re going to dig into what they’re all about and what you can expect when you use them.
❓What do you like about your current webcomic platform? Either as a reader or creator.
BONUS NOTES (things we weren't able to elaborate on in the episode):
Yes, when it comes to webrings, Webtoons and Tapas give your website a URL, but you can’t post other comics' links on your Webtoons or Tapas sites the way you can on a Comic Fury. Webrings are about other sharing links on your page as well as having others link back to you. Comic Fury has the capability to use custom URLs.
People can be rude when commenting on websites as well. We all know this. However, there is a lot more ability to moderate commenting on a personal website than on premade platforms. So there's more frustration in general with commenting platforms on Webtoon and Tapas.
Tapas allows more mature content than Webtoon, but when you mark an episode or series mature, it gets much fewer views, and mature series are hidden on the app from new readers.
A very important plus to joining the Tapas contracted non-exclusive paid programs (Creator Bonus Program, Early Access) was that people who participate get a lot of extra promo. The promo opportunities were Bob's primary motivation in joining; the sandwich money was just a nice bonus. Their other passive income opportunities (ad revenue, ink donations) don't result in extra views/promo.
Webtoon is the best site of the 3 for younger audiences. What I did not mean is that comics for older readers do worse on Webtoon than comics for younger readers (they don't), and I just wasn't sure if I made that clear enough.
⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️
https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast
Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!
☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast
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Episode Credits:
Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com
Miranda Schwemmer - she/her, https://mirandacakes.art
Bob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com
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The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3
55 min

About Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast

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Webcomics: They're comics, on the web! Screen Tones is a podcast about all things webcomic, by a group of webcomic creators. We discuss everything, including starting and finishing a webcomic or…