Best Keith Foster and Scott Lost Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 188: Booth Setup 1:13:28

1h ago1:13:28

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This week, we talk about working on a particular challenge on a new page (3:00), using a newly familiar writing environment to write a high-levle Marvel method script (9:50), following up with a nonresponsive vendor (18:00), reminding yourself to harness that "early creation period" energy when you knew less and experimented more (22:25), collabora…

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Episode 187: Working without distractions 1:16:36

3d ago1:16:36

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This week, we sit down with long-time friend of the podcast Gary Hodges and review the first two days of Phoenix Fan Fusion (4:45), discuss writing and editing a comic script (14:50), the different styles of soliciting feedback from test readers (20:20), thinking about booths and tabling as a fan (32:30), selling at shows and maximizing the show ex…

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Episode 186: Daniel Hillyard 1:41:28

10d ago1:41:28

1:41:28

This week, we welcome Daniel Hillyard (Plastic: Death and Dolls, Vinyl, Plush, How I Became a Shoplifter, Narcos) and talk about removing exact references from comic scripts (5:00), working around a non-responsive vendor (12:30), the creation stages of a comic (20:00), separating books by visual themes (26:00), Daniel's start in the comics business…

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Episode 185: Industry episode Feedback 1:18:39

21d ago1:18:39

1:18:39

This week, we talk about the big thinking aspect of writing (5:00), internalizing the desire to vary pages and layouts (13:50), getting finished pages back from the artist sooner than you realize (27:30), and changing elements of your booth design and show prep (30:20) before we revisit the state of the industry with viewer feedback (39:00). --- Su…

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Episode 184: Unconscious Influences 1:16:02

28d ago1:16:02

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This week, we discuss getting in your work when you can (3:20), a new audio project (10:30), recognizing spots of other people's influence when it creeps into your work (19:00), getting a lot of art back and revisiting a prior editor's note (30:20), staying up to date on your inventory (39:20), and gorging on culture for a project (47:00). --- Supp…

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Episode 183: When to offload Work 1:07:20

1M ago1:07:20

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This week, we talk about a wild surge of activity on a new comic (4:15) and designing a banner (18:25) avoiding the stodgy bullshit (21:30), and this week's topic: when to offload work (30:00), before we review Free Comic Book Day events (39:00). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support…

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Episode 182: The Comic Process (with Rory Smith) 1:22:09

1M ago1:22:09

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This week, we welcome Rory Smith (Illumination Studios, Mighty Hunters of Mythria) to the podcast to talk about the act of creation, drawing techniques, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support

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Episode 181: No Lazy Panels 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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This week, we talk about how much toning and grayscaling can add in the hands of an expert (3:30), today's main topic - making sure you've done your best on every panel (9:00), those moments of serendipity when you get script notes back (23:20), a backlog of commissioned covers (29:40), and the difference between an idea and a story (38:00). --- Su…

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Episode 180: The Industry 1:42:55

2M ago1:42:55

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This week, we talk about varying up your distance when it comes to panels (5:00), getting a reminder of your limitations and your strengths (10:00), aligning on payment terms with clients (21:30), and when communication gets warped (35:40) before we discuss the state of the industry (40:00). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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Episode 179: Innovation 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

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This week, we talk about an influx of commission work and the importance of being flexible (3:20), getting clarification from an artist on page art (13:45), fixing printing errors (20:00), controlling the small costs (26:50), prepping a project for a quick turnaround (31:20), and getting struck by inspiration (44:10) before we get to this week's to…

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Episode 178: Wondercon Recap 1:31:51

2M ago1:31:51

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This week, we talk about the close of a Kickstarter campaign (4:10), changing the art style halfway through an issue (18:40), and restocking your books (27:00) before we get to this week's main topic: a recap of Wondercon (31:30). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support…

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Episode 177: Creating Immersive Environments 1:39:15

3M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

This week, we discuss getting back art with a change in color (3:30), getting comic work in when the business side commands attention (12:00), reviewing pages from a copy editor (20:15), and ordering limited-edition books (30:20) before this week's topic: immersive environments (40:30). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Episode 176: Adapting Prose into Comics 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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This week, we talk about approvals from other creators on a collaborative project (2:30), rewriting a story from memory (9:15) working on a cover for potential use (21:40), getting interior art and cover art back (26:00), and returning to traditional methods (29:30) before we get to this week's topic: adapting your prose story into comics (37:00). …

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Episode 175: Creating Beyond Comics with Scott Serkland 1:19:14

3M ago1:19:14

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This week, we welcome creator Scott Serkland (Young and the Dead, Make Your Own Comics series, The Artcasters) to the podcast and talk about working on a special project (3:55), sticking or not sticking to genre convention (7:30), recreating authentic old collectibles (22:00), client projects and how comics are viewed (28:45), and self-publishing (…

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Episode 174: Undertelling 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

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This week, we talk about including or not including dialogue on your Kickstarter sample art pages (2:50), finishing a first draft (10:30), strategizing around commissioned covers (19:30), giving your artist too much information (27:40), fitting comics into a changed schedule (37:15), convention prepping (41:40), and getting notes back on a script (…

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Episode 173: Other People's Properties 1:41:20

4M ago1:41:20

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This week, we talk about acknowledging and avoiding convention in the first draft of a story (7:30), writing the first draft of word balloons in a Marvel Method-process comic (19:20), the need to sometimes be on-the-nose (30:15), scheduling work for future covers (39:15), the importance of clear art direction (47:20) before this week's topic: Other…

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Episode 172: Listener Mail 1:35:17

4M ago1:35:17

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This week, we talk about thumbnails for a new comic (4:30), incorporating editor notes into a near-finished work (9:35), finding cover artists (17:30), distributing art pieces evenly in a novel (23:20), working on rough pencils (31:40), and understanding the ups and downs of the freehand writing process (34:20) before we get to this week's topic: l…

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Episode 171: Giving Feedback 1:22:39

4M ago1:22:39

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This week, we discuss being productive writing a first draft in a journal (5:30), creating pages of art for a special story (17:15), channeling inspiration when you don't expect it (24:45), giving feedback and giving it the proper weight (28:30), and the value of a journal (49:50). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m…

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Episode 170: Nuances of Character 1:26:46

4M ago1:26:46

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This week, we talk about work on a detailed cover (2:45), returning to productive writing (12:30), a surprise new project (19:00), getting toned art pages back (25:45), and the promise of a new idea (30:40) before we get to this week's topic: the nuances of character (39:00). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingc…

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Episode 169: Comic Book Hacks 1:32:34

4M ago1:32:34

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This week, we talk about finishing two covers in a week (5:40), a different release of a new comic (11:30), coordinating work on variant covers (15:50), how a snippet from a video created a path forward for a story (21:00), how helpful it is talking to other professionals (31:30), and the main topic: comic book hacks (38:40). --- Support this podca…

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Episode 168: The Trappings of Genre 1:25:06

5M ago1:25:06

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This week, we talk about daily focused reading (7:20), finishing the first draft of a short comic (14:15), and getting feedback on a story (29:30) before we get to this week's episode: the trappings of genre (42:00). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support…

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Episode 167: Doug Wagner on Writing Comics 2:09:51

5M ago2:09:51

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This week, we talk about finding a path to finishing the first draft of a story (3:00) and moving on from an artist (12:45), then welcome Doug Wagner (Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, Klik Klik Boom, Beware the Eye of Odin) to discuss preference delivering scripts (27:50), breaking into comics (36:35), influences (45:00), finding your true voice (1:03:00), b…

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Episode 166: Leveling Up 1:30:07

5M ago1:30:07

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This week, we discuss the best attitude to have for giving and receiving feedback (4:30), understanding who holds the ultimate veto on your work (16:30), how down time can make you more productive (22:15), thinking your way through new characters (27:20), getting pages back from a new artist and editing in the lettering stage (33:00) and how taking…

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Episode 165: 2024 Goals 1:37:49

5M ago1:37:49

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This week, we talk about a comic book within a story (4:40), dialing into craft elements that make a style distinctive (13:30), reworking your dialogue to the balloons and the available panel space (24:10), and hitting a stalemate on work for hire (31:05) before we get to this week's topic: 2024 goals (49:20). --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Episode 164: Change the Style 1:22:54

6M ago1:22:54

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This week, we recap our Making Comics creative retreat and discuss working your way through a comic script (12:45), working on art using a new style (24:30), denouements (36:00), post-workshops edits (44:45), and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support…

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Episode 163: Year-End Favorites 2:10:12

6M ago2:10:12

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It's the year-end episode! creator Gary Hodges joins us to discuss our favorite comic (6:15), favorite artist (24:00), and others including movie of the year (54:30), game of the year (1:17:00), and many more. NOTE: This is an early-release episode for the week! There will not be an episode dropping on January 1st. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

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Episode 162: The Holiday Episode! 2:04:01

6M ago2:04:01

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It's the holiday episode! Dinosaurs vs Marsbots creator Gary Hodges joins us to get in spirit for the season. We review the "nice" - our best creative achievements (13:15), "naughty" - our biggest creative learning (36:05), revisit our personal holiday traditions (1:05:00), and of course discuss the holiday music and movies we're both feeling and n…

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Episode 161: Strengthening Your Dialogue 1:30:03

6M ago1:30:03

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This week, we talk about the initial work on a script (3:20), LA Comic Con (9:30), streamlining reward delivery on Kickstarter (25:10), a business summit (33:15), pencils for a new comic (39:30), and having the courage to cut (48:00) before this week's topic: strengthening your dialogue (61:00). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Episode 160: Back Matter and Being Resourceful 1:35:48

7M ago1:35:48

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This episode, we talk about the right amount of information to give in a mystery (3:00), creating back matter for a comic (11:00), the release schedule that follows the creative schedule (20:40), a comic book in-store (27:45), hitting a rhythm with the colorist (35:20), a holiday tale of resourcefulness (41:00), and using the zoom function to help …

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Episode 156: A Speed vs Quality Question 1:19:51

7M ago1:19:51

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This week, we discuss an in-store appearance (3:15), finishing inks for a comic and moving on the flatting and notes for the colorist (11:20), revisiting a project once thought complete (19:00) and hitting on a surprise revelation, thinking through a crowdfunding schedule and prepping a Kickstarter, and prepping variant covers and commisions (32:30…

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Episode 159: Writer's Block 1:36:48

7M ago1:36:48

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This week, we discuss font size and the right amount of dialogue to put on pages and panels (7:25), understanding the genre and potential audience of your story (23:20), checking in on a comic script (30:45), making a first-draft outline of a new comic (32:10), and the middle of a kickstater (44:00) before this week's main topic: writer's block (49…

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Episode 158: Making your art Cinematic 1:37:12

7M ago1:37:12

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This week, we talk about incorporating new pages into a novel (6:00),working your way through a Kickstarter (10:45), writing a page outline for a single issue (17:30), lettering in a similar, but slightly different way (26:05), and a dose of inspiration that inspired a high-level project outline (38:15) before this week's topic: making your art cin…

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Episode 157: Death and Taxes and Comics 1:33:24

7M ago1:33:24

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This week, we talk about the pre-work for Kickstarters (4:00), editing your way through a late draft of a book (13:30), creating a new logo (19:10), working out the high-level structure of a new ending (26:35), receiving original cover art (34:00) and a note on clear communication with artists (39:10) before we read a letter (42:50) and get to the …

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Episode 155: Knowing When you're Done 1:29:53

8M ago1:29:53

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This week, we review feedback on a comic script (2:30), working your way through a Kickstarter and making choices on promotion (9:00), staying on your page goals (16:45), and a Metal Swap Meet recap (27:00) before we get to this week's topic: knowing when you're finished with a project (33:45). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Episode 154: Taking your story where you want it to go 1:42:46

8M ago1:42:46

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This week, we talk about preparing for and launching a Kickstarter (11:50), approaching the end of a comic and larger arc continuity (18:00), taking chances on format (31:00), sending your story off to readers (36:50), getting a cover back from an artist (42:00), pondering a potential future project (46:20), and being a creator and not your creatio…

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Episode 153: Pitching to Publishers 1:44:11

8M ago1:44:11

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This week, we discuss maintaining your page goals (4:10), ensuring the individual story scripts of a larger arc mesh well (9:55), soliciting opinions from your trusted creator network (17:40), preparing to write the final issue of a comic series (27:30), and revisiting a previously "finished" work (39:00) before we get to this week's topic: pitchin…

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Episode 152: Planning for Your Story's Success 1:29:32

8M ago1:29:32

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This week we discuss finishing a comic script in non-traditional work spaces (3:45), maintaining the three pages per week pace (12:20), setting up your Kickstarter for success (16:50), finishing a parody cover (21:00), and revisiting a story that's been on the shelf for a year and making delicate edits (29:20) before this week's topic: planning for…

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Episode 151: Bringing your Story Forward 1:31:37

9M ago1:31:37

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This week, we talk about sustaining your higher level of productivity (4:40), working on a comic script in whatever way you can (12:30), bringing the best part of your story forward (19:10), choosing the right page layout (31:00), and shelving your daily writing goals to relax and allow ideas to come to you (35:10). --- Support this podcast: https:…

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Episode 150: Creating Complex Characters 1:43:45

9M ago1:43:45

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This week, Scott and Keith recap tabling at a horror convention (5:15) and discuss finding your pitch (10:00), sticking to your production goals for art (26:10), incorporating notes into your work and story pacing (33:00), and drawing pencil pages (41:00) before this week's main topic: creating complex characters (48:00). --- Support this podcast: …

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Episode 149: Story time versus Elapsed time 1:19:54

9M ago1:19:54

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This week, Scott and Keith discuss what might be a higher permanent level of productivity (3:50), how your past scrapped ideas can become your next good idea (14:00), how AI is now your competition and how knowing what it can do can create a baseline for your own work (22:00), fine-tuning your pages with your colorist (29:30), and figuring out your…

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Episode 148: How to Approach Action in Your Comics 1:23:17

9M ago1:23:17

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This week, Scott and Keith discuss pruning your activities when necessary (4:30), hitting a higher level of productivity with your art (11:15), getting a calibration on submissions (24:30), working withyour arists / colorists on changes and feedback to artists (35:45), and working on the story skeleton for a new comic (43:40) before the main topic:…

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Episode 147: Where Research Ends and Story Begins 1:29:37

10M ago1:29:37

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This week, Scott and Keith talk about thumbnail pre-work for a month-long panel gauntlet and good goals versus bad goals (7:05), working on a side gig that relates to your creative work (15:15), finding the inspiration for potential work (24:15), sharpening the look of a future cover (27:50), getting the coloring right on your comic (34:30), fittin…

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Episode 146: Pop Culture References in your book 1:23:47

10M ago1:23:47

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This week, we talk about capturing the essence of your story with your cover (4:10), asking your colorist for corrections where needed (11:20), getting the first wave of cover ideas back on your book and realizing what's good within those ideas (18:30), doing advance work on a comic and adjusting to somehing unexpected (33:40), and receiving a test…

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Episode 145: New characters and Script notes 1:32:44

10M ago1:32:44

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This week, Scott and Keith talk about receiving the original art for a commissioned comic cover (4:20), using a place with less distractions to your advantage (11:50), hacking out the details and your choices in naming a new character (22:40), finishing the script on a comic (32:20), getting notes back on your comic (40:45), evaluating a story to s…

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Episode 144: Chimpanzee Science Fiction at the Carnival 1:23:24

10M ago1:23:24

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This week, we talk about switching up the way you work and violating a 'rule' with intention (7:30), finishing a comic (13:40), thinking through the future of selling your comics and trade paperbacks (18:45), and using a future opportunity to finish your work faster (35:45) before this week's topic: those times when a dual-prong strategy makes sens…

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Episode 143: Handling Rejection 1:35:47

11M ago1:35:47

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This week, Scott and Keith talk about getting close to the end of a comic (3:30), trying out a tip to work through creative block (11:20), getting original art back from one of your covers (17:45), taking a break in your story to map out the story's direction (22:30), improving your skills with gesture drawings and head sketches (30:25), and gettin…

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Episode 142: San Diego Comic Con recap 1:46:10

11M ago1:46:10

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This week, we sit down post- San Diego Comic Con to discuss re-dedication to your daily / monthly word count (5:00), channeling productive energy from working the table at SDCC (10:30), how the warmup sentence exercise has morphed into something more useful (15:20), tallying up the sales from SDCC (22:30) and ordering stock of your stuff (26:50) be…

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Episode 141: Re-evaluating your Creative Goals 1:24:05

11M ago1:24:05

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This week, we sit down on the verge of SDCC and talk about adjusting your productivity goals around your schedule (3:55), selling at an in-store event (6:00), staying warm with sketches and commissions (14:40) and writing warm-ups (18:50), and doing the large-thinking character work before commencing work on a comic (27:15) before we get to this we…

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Episode 140: Removing (Creative) limitations 1:23:29

11M ago1:23:29

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This week, we talk about completing a comic script (5:00), hitting your daily drawing goal (9:10), getting interior art back from a new artist (14:45) and a cover artist (17:10), getting fan feedback on a comic (20:40), doing commission work for SDCC (23:10), and riding the momentum on a project (28:20) before this week's main topic: removing limit…

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Episode 139: Copyright 1:19:17

11M ago1:19:17

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This week, we talk about doing work (but not finishing) panels so they can be finished later (5:30), writing with the energy of a new project (9:00), working on pre-show commissions for SDCC (14:00), doing big thinking past the current issue of the comic you're working on (19:15), and flatting colors for a page (30:40) before this week's topic: cop…

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