David Pepose - From Temp to Ringo award-winning Graphic Novelist

David Pepose is a Ringo award-winning Graphic Novelist, sporting two successful Comic Book series "Spencer and Locke" and "Going to the Chapel." He started out as a Temp at DC Entertainment, before transitioning to a Literary Assistant at Heroes and Villains Entertainment and writing Reviews for Newsarama (the ESPN of Comics). He also learned a lot from his time writing press releases at CBS about what it means to have a slow build as a writer. David takes us in on the exciting world of Comic Books, complete with his first experience at Comic Con and getting optioned very quickly into the launch of Spencer and Locke (film rights). In this episode, we talk about: • How he sold his first graphic novel "Spencer and Locke" • An exclusive first look at his upcoming new series The O.Z.  + Kickstarter bit.ly/TheOZComic • His first experience at Comic Con • The initial rejections of his comic book, including "This is the best pitch we'll never publish" • The Production of Comic Books, as well as the breakdown of the different markets • How writing press releases for CBS and comic reviews for Newsarama helped him with writing his books • Some of the great incentives his kickstarter is offering • Little teaser for future of film or additional adaptations • The fun story behind the inspiration of his second series, Going to the Chapel • Being nominated for Ringo Awards against the heavy hitters of the industry (achievement in comic books) • How he got his first illustrator • Breaking 400+ pages of comics scripts written this year Resources: David's Instagram and Facebook: @davidpeposecomics Twitter: @peposed Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peposed/ bit.ly/TheOZComic Recommendation: If you like this episode, check out Episode 1.11 with TV Writer and Novelist Matt Witten. Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle