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Episode 307: Trading Drawing for Thinking

2026-10-0501:16:19

This week, we discuss penciling pages while you do the big thinking about a story (6:40), finding pockets of time to get editing in, plus an editing test case (16:20), comparing sticker companies (26:20), tackling the large issues in a comic script (31:50), and a field report from Fil-Am Creator Con (40:20).

Episode 306: Getting stories Underway

2026-09-2801:18:10

This week, we compare notes on stories we're starting, including penciling pages in a new story (4:25), compartmentalizing a story's editing fixes (15:20), finishing comics in preparation for a trade (23:50), closing in on a structure for a new story (33:10), sticker designs (42:20), and a recap of Rose City Comic Con (46:20).

Episode 305: Finishing Projects as a Skill

2026-09-2101:19:33

This week, we talk about convention prep for an air travel show (4:15), finishing projects as a skill (13:20), the first comics we ever made (22:15), reviewing critical pages to close a story (30:35), putting work in an anthology story (38:45), ironing out the key plot elements of a sprawling story (48:15), and horror sticker designs (56:25).

Episode 304: Non-linear Storytelling

2026-09-1401:09:24

This week, we celebrate a Kickstarter coloring book launch and the work behind it (6:25), provide a recap of Keith's new favorite convention (16:25), submitting a cover to a client (27:00), and making a big structural change to a non-linear story (30:45).

Episode 303: Kickstarter setup and Page Outlines

2026-09-0701:19:56

This week, we talk about changing your work method for a crucial scene (3:00), the graphic design work (and the other work) in setting up a Kickstarter (12:45), finishing a page outline for a comic (27:50), and field reports from two different shows (34:20).

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