Webcomic Alliance

By Byron Wilkins

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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Webcomic Alliance episodes:

December 21, 2016 WA Podcast 105 – Website Design
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Part 2 of our series on Websites for Webcomics. So you’ve decided where to host your comic (from Part 1’s topic), but what should be a part of your website? What gets top priority when you’re designing it? Robin Childs (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Dawn Griffin (DawnGriffinStudios.com), Chris Flick (CapesNBabes.com), and Christina Major (Sombulus.com) share their expertise and opinions on how to create a strong site.
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51min
November 23, 2016 WA Podcast 103 – Hosting Pros and Cons
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
What are the advantages and disadvantages to self hosting verses using a service like Tumblr, Facebook, or a comic community like Tapastic? Robin (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Chris (CapesNBabes.com), Christina (Sombulus.com), and Liz (AdrastusComic.com) discuss what to consider about your hosting options before putting your comics on the web.
Things Mentioned:
Comic Easel Plugin
Webcomic Plugin
Wordfence Plugin
WordPress Security: Don’t wait until it’s too late! (Article)
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1h 21min
November 07, 2016 WA Podcast 102 – Ask not what your comic can do for you!
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
One question we are asked a lot: “How do I get more eyeballs on my work?” Today we talk about events and activities for creators to connect to new readers, peers, and communities. Not to mention have a lot of fun in the process! Robin (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Dawn (DawnGriffinStudios.com), and Chris (CapesNBabes.com) share some of their favorite ways to promote AND do a good deed at the same time.
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1h 2min
October 12, 2016 WA Podcast 100 – Starting your Story
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Starting a story can be intimidating. There are so many different things to consider! The plot, the characters, the theme…Where to begin? Robin (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Dawn (DawnGriffinStudios.com), Chris (CapesNBabes.com), and Liz (AdrastusComic.com) share their favorite resources and techniques for developing your stories and getting started.
People, Books, and Software mentioned:
Ryan Fisher of Torchlight Lullaby
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories that Resonate by Brian McDonald
The Five C’s of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques by Joseph V. Mascelli
Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers by Marcos Mateu-Mestre
Wally Wood’s 22 Comic Panels That Always Work
Scrivener Software
Write Or Die
Graphic Storytelling and Visual Narrative (Will Eisner Instructional Books) by Will Eisner
Oatley Academy Storyteller’s Summit
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1h 8min
September 14, 2016 WA Podcast 98 – Battling the Blank Blog
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Blogs can be a great way to connect with readers, but where do you come up with topics to fill them? Robin (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Dawn (DawnGriffinStudios.com), Chris (CapesNBabes.com), and Liz (AdrastusComic.com) brainstorm different techniques for generating blog ideas. (For extra credit, review Drezz’s article “No Comments? No Friends? No Problem!” for even more blogging tips, and if you’re a complete over-achiever, brush up on your copyright law with the WA Chat episode 28! Go on, it’s good for you. Learning is fun! Or power! Depends on who you ask, really.)
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41min
August 31, 2016 WA Podcast 97 – BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Robin (LeyLinesComic.com & MokoPress.com), Dawn (DawnGriffinStudios.com), Chris (CapesNBabes.com), and Christina (Sombulus.com) ponder printing books. When is the right time to make a book? What complications arise when you create more than one? What are the pros and cons to different approaches, such as Print-On-Demand vs offset printing? It’s a BOOKSTRAVAGANZA!
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1h 2min
August 17, 2016 WA Podcast 96 – Con Cost Saving Tips
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Robin (LeyLinesComic.com), Dawn (DawnGriffinStudios.com), Chris (CapesNBabes.com), Liz (AdrastusComic.com), and Jacques (NotSoSuperComics.com) share our cost saving tips for comic conventions!
A special thanks to the folks that shared their own tips and tricks, Kambrea Pratt, Jimmy Steen, Bret Juliano, and Michael Rhodes.
And if you’d like to make Michael Rhodes’ signature convention wraps, here’s his instructions:
We get a package of Burrito tortillas (or wraps) and make our own with chicken or the meat we cooked last night, add sliced green, red and/or orange peppers, grape tomatoes, add some mayo and mustard (I add hot sauce to mine) and greens. Roll ‘um up and wrap them in aluminum foil.
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1h 4min
August 03, 2016 WA Podcast 95 – Patreon Posts and Routines
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Robin, Dawn, Chris, and Christina examine PATREON:
What to post? How often? What works, what doesn’t? How can I build a routine? What ways can I engage my readership? How do I make the experience special for Patrons?
AND we have a drink of the week (the Dawnski) just for you Byron. Just for you.
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1h 4min
July 20, 2016 WA Podcast 94: RELEASE THE KRAKEN
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
Today’s discussion…
Recovering from failure and disappointment. How do you reconnect with your passion, stay motivated, and keep going? We share our experiences and lessons learned after tough shows, crowd funding stress, and other stumbling blocks.
Dawn’s advice? Drink heavily and unleash unholy beasts of the sea. Hey, whatever floats (or capsizes) your boat!
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1h 4min
July 13, 2016 Webcomic Alliance Podcast 93
Solving Webcomic Issues We All Face.
In this BONUS podcast…
We welcome two special guests, Joel Duggan and Piper Thibodeau. Joel took the expertise he developed as a solo creator to start an independent publishing company called Forge Publishing. His mission is to help other creators who might lack the know-how or time to publish their own works. Piper’s Daily Paintings Art Book is the first joint creation of Forge Publishing. They join us to talk about their journey and projects, as well as their Kickstarter currently running! (1o days left to back!)
Quick Links:
ForgePublishing.com is Joel’s new enterprise helping creators publish their creative works.
PiperThibodeau.com links to all things Piper.
Daily Paintings – The Art of Piper Thibodeau Kickstarter! See Piper’s adorable illustrations collected in one delightful book.
About Piper
Piper Thibodeau is a freelance character designer from Montreal, Quebec known for her ongoing Daily Painting series.
Piper has completed more than 1300 paintings over the past 4 years.
The Daily Paintings art book will collect the best of Piper’s paintings, concepts from personal projects and even some new artwork into a beautiful 140 page hardcover art book.

About Forge
Founded by Joel Duggan
Cartoonist / Illustrator
Comics Coast to Coast
Forge Publishing is an independent art book publisher in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Our goal is to cultivate and support independent artists by helping them to produce and publish art books that everyone can be proud to be a part of.
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49min

FAQs about Webcomic Alliance:

How many episodes does Webcomic Alliance have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.