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WCRI is a webcomic podcast devoted to the creation and monetization of webcomics. There are how-to shows on how to create, draw, write, and market webcomics, as well as reviews on webcomics. There are... more
April 26, 2019Penny Arcade-Girl Genius-YoungProtectorsAfter establishing my scale of 1-5, the following webcomics are reviewed: Penny Arcade (penny-arcade.com), Girl Genius (girlgeniusonline.com), and Young Protectors (https://webcomics.yaoi911.com/). If you are interested in having your webcomic reviewed, please drop me a link at [email protected].This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more46minPlay
April 19, 2019We Don't Need No Stinking Illustrators!One of the biggest problems facing writers is finding an artist; this answers the question of how a writer can do the art. Also, how artists can use these tips in their own art is explored, and using other media is looked at. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more46minPlay
April 12, 2019Copyright and YouProtecting your rights as a creator is something we all need to worry about. With guest Gamal Hennessy, comic book lawyer, we look at the basics of copyright and trademark law, slam the poor man's copyright, and talk about the Fair Use Doctrine. How to lose your copyright is also discussed as well as some of the problems with fanart. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more47minPlay
April 05, 2019PacingPacing can be a major problem for a new writers as they are more worried about just getting it down. We look at how pacing works and how it makes your comic better, and then we break it down into the "three act fractal", showing you how your acts, your scenes, and even your strips break down into smaller and smaller three act structures. We also show you how to use beats for maximum effect and how to build suspense based on how fast people read. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more50minPlay
April 01, 2019Dancing WIth GatekeepersCreatives hate gatekeepers, both the good ones and the bad. We look at getting your comic past the gatekeepers: Why Diamond sucks, the importance of adhering to the submission guidelines and judging your audience, and why your product had best be THAT good. We also look at dealing with trolls, knowing the difference between trolls and those just disagreeing with you. In short, why you have no real excuse to not submit your comic and why you need to ignore that voice telling you not to!This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more49minPlay
March 22, 2019Dancing PotluckWriting a comic is an interesting compromise between art and business, even if that usually goes to the art side. We look at several problems that can create problems for that equation: Comics that inspire anarchy and their problems are looked at, as well as why focusing on particular ratings and even the use of nudity may be an issue. Why "exposure" may not be all that bad is considered. We also look at the issues with using racism in settings that you have complete control over. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more49minPlay
March 15, 2019Dancing WIth Political CorrectnessBeing political correct has some serious problems from the writer's perspective; while we should encourage diversity there is a problem with taking it to an extreme. We look at some of the problems. and how to make your comic a little better by keeping in them mind. We look at writing a character for "who" they are as opposed to "what" they are, cultural appropriation, and even why you should be more honey badger and less worried about what others think. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more49minPlay
March 08, 2019Dancing with ComicsgateComicsgate is arguably one of the biggest controversies when it comes to comics. In this podcast we look at its main points, why it's right and how wrong it is. We also look at how to fight it and ways we can improve the comics community. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more50minPlay
March 01, 2019The Sex TalkWarning: This podcast may feature subject matter that some listeners may wish to avoid. You have been warned. Sex is a complicated subject, and it's one that every writer justifiably dreads considering what it can do. We look at the act from a number of angles, such as symbolically, what it does to relationships, and some of its ramifications. We also look at rape and how to avoid it. We also look at how to draw it. In short, we cover a lot of ground, so this should be iteresting. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more51minPlay
February 22, 2019Writing FriendshipsFriendships are something most people don't worry about but maybe you should. In this podcast we explore what defies a friendship, the limits of a friendship, the difference between friends and allies, and what to do when friendships become something else. In short there are a lot of different issues to consider when it comes to friendships and it can only help to thnk about some of them. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 7PM PT on K4HD - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/)...more49minPlay