Episodes
Jam Session! What Are You Reading?
Join our hosts as they JAM about the comics they're reading right and maybe you'll find a new comic to pick up. The only way to find out is to listen now!
Discipline
This episode is not for the faint of heart. We’re talking to the creators that have decided they want to make a webcomic at all costs and are ready to put in the work! Webcomics require so many hats and unless you’re part of a team, you’re wearing all of them. Discipline is what will help you stay organized, push through the less enjoyable parts of webcomicking and ultimately help you bring your idea to fruition.
Rewarding vs Fun
Working on webcomics can take years, and what once started as a cool shiny story idea may not seem as interesting as it used to. Trying to find fun in a story, and taking regular breaks like we talk about in our hiatus episode, is essential for keeping yourself out of burnout territory. But! We all need to feel, on some level, rewarded by the process of making webcomics, too. And that might not come from the sources you immediately think of. So let’s take a deeper dive into these two elements!
Jam Session! RSS Feeds
The acronym RSS comes around in webcomic circles, there have been people talking about it for years, and if you don’t know what it is, you might feel kind of out of the loop and scared about it as a creator. So we’re going to break it all down as simply as possible, because it’s actually really cool technology that you probably don’t have to worry about at all.
D&D, Webcomics, and You (with Nat and Q!)
This week, we sat down with Nat and Q from Snackbag Studios, co-creators of the webcomic Wayfinders: Off Course, to talk about the incredibly fun and interesting intersection of Webcomics and Table-top role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons! The crew discuss what it's like melding a D&D campaign and comics and other tips for creators looking to make a webcomic based on their favorite games!
Study Tips for Inspiration
Studies are a great way to get inspired and improve your abilities. Join our hosts as they discuss tips to help you make the most of your study sessions and find inspiration on the way!
Social Media (with Jay!)
In this era of webcomics, Social Media is a powerful tool with so many uses. From advertising to community discussion, it can be a great resource for a creator. But as great as it is, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out the most effective way to utilize it. And on top of that, it feels like the entirety of the social media landscape changes almost every couple years, making it difficult to keep up with. Especially when you’re already dedicating so much time making your webcomics! So lets dive into ways you can make your social media presence work for your comic in a sustainable, manageable way.
Changing Process Over Time
Webcomics often evolve from a simple idea into a production that spans several years or even decades for some. It is inevitable that aspects of these projects will change as time goes on; often these changes are centered on the processes used to create them. Today we're talking with our hosts and hearing about how their creative processes have changed over time.
Online Stores (with Star!)
There comes a time in every webcomic's life where the creator begins pondering the wonderful world of merchandise. From stickers to books and more, the possibilities are endless and the idea of opening your own shop can be both thrilling and intimidating all at once. But have no fear! Our hosts, along with special guest Star (@starfishface), are here to help and provide their strategies for things like store hosting, what type of items to make, and how to make sure this endeavor is worth your time!
Jam Session! Music
It's time for another Jam Episode! This week, we discuss how music, playlists, and soundtracks can be used to your advantage when crafting scenes in your webcomic!
Season 2 Trailer and Cast Intros
We're getting excited for Season 2 to start dropping next week, so come and meet the cast and crew again!
Character Design
Today we're going to be talking about Character Design and what goes into making one that is effective, understandable, and memorable.
Getting Started
Whether it’s your first and only webcomic or one of many that you’re planning, preparing to launch a new comic can take a lot of thought! There’s organizational aspects (which is getting your art and story plans ready), technical aspects (which includes hosting that works for the scope of your comic), and marketing aspects (which are the basic outreach you need to get audiences to find the comic). Some of these topics have a whole lot to them and are constantly evolving and we will only be covering the very basics of them. Don’t worry though, we’ll be dedicating more episodes to those specifically.
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