Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?"

Show notes: I'm solo again for this 40th episode. Lately I've seen a lot of comics creators online ask, "Where do I begin?" Well, "Just start making comics." seems like the most honest answer, but I know that there's a lot more to that question. I don't have all the answers, but I do share my my comics origin story and thoughts on creating comics. I offer up some advice, resources, cautionary tales, and more about making comics and getting them out there to readers. Lots of ways to make comics these days, and lots of ways to read comics, too. I've seen the pros and cons of doing cons. I don't offer any real advice on breaking into comics, because like writer/editor/publisher Mark Waid has said, "Breaking into comics is like breaking out of jail: once you find a way, that way is closed forever." It's different for everyone. I do however encourage making comics- and hope the info shared in this episode will help you not only avoid the pitfalls I did creating my own comics, but also enjoy similar positive experiences like I did. Looking back they far outweighed the negative. If you have any questions I didn't cover feel free to stop by one of the MSCA monthly dinner meetings at the U of M Garibaldi's Pizza (1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm), or drop me a line. If you'd like to share your experiences creating comics I'd love to have you on the show. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny, good buddy! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Clip Studio Paint - www.clipstudio.net/en/ Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com Steam Crow/Monster Rangers - wwwsteamcrow.com/ "Bushi Tales" CGS Ep. 286 (Comic Geek Speak podcast) - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-407.php CGSSS'11: Breaking Into Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1362.php CGSSS'10: Creating Independent Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1117.php WC11: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/wc11-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/ C2E2: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/c2e2-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/ Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 58min 11sec