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Author: Stephanie Cooke

Stephanie is a Toronto-based comic book writer and editor. She's the founder of Creator Resource and Creator Advisor, and works with the comic book community as much as possible to help foster safer and more inclusive spaces for all. You can find her work at stephaniecooke.ca.

Important Questions to Ask an Editor Pre-Contract Signing

Posted on April 23, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

When an editor is courting you and your project for publication, it’s pretty normal for them to arrange a phone call with you to have a talk. On this call, you can find out if your project is a good fit for the publisher, if you and the editor will work together well, and what…

How to Prevent Con Crud at Conventions

Posted on March 2, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Con crud is a very real struggle for creators. With thousands upon thousands of people all contained in the same building, it’s easy to imagine how quickly illness can spread amongst them. Creators are interacting with guests all day long, talking, shaking hands, hugging, etc. without a second thought about it. Most creators who’ve been to…

The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Anoosha Syed’s Butter Chicken Recipe

Posted on February 26, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Today’s recipe comes from cartoonist, Anoosha Syed: After I moved out and had to fend for myself, my mom started to send me voicemails of her going over some of her favourite recipes.   This is butter chicken (murgh makhani), easy-breezy to make in 15 minutes, healthy and filling and cosy and perfect for busy…

The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Easy Marinara

Posted on February 19, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Today’s recipe is from Ally Rom Colthoff who has kindly shared her recipe for marinara.      I make this recipe a lot. Its primary ingredients keep for a long time, making it perfect for times when you’ve just gotta work with what’s already in the cupboard. It’s also extremely versatile and easy to change…

Free and Cheap Adobe Alternatives for Creators

Posted on February 4, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Quick Links for all the software mentioned here: Freeware and/or Open Source: PS:  GIMP | Krita | Photopea | MyPaint | Paint.NET | Sketchbook | Fire Alpaca | Medibang Paint AI: Inkscape | Vectr IN: Viva Designer | Scribus AN:  Blender | Open Toonz | Pencil 2D  |  Wick Editor | Synfig* LR:  RawTherapee |…

Writing: Helpful Tips for Getting Started

Posted on January 20, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

One of the most common questions among creators in any field, but especially writing, ask How do I get started? It’s common because not a lot of folks really talk about how hard it can be to break into the industry and land published work, especially if you’re not able to draw your own stories. It’s marginally…

What Is Comic Book Editing?

Posted on January 9, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Whether you’re here because you want to be a comic book editor or whether you’re just curious about what exactly it can entail, welcome! For this piece, I’m going to speak about my personal experience as a freelance editor, which can differ from what is expected of an editor at a comic book publisher.  Maybe…

Creator Collaborator Red Flags: What to Watch Out For

Posted on January 7, 2020January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Recently, we received a request to help creators navigate the world of comic book collaboration. More specifically, we were asked to help compile a list of the most common red flags to watch out for when you’re approached by another creator for a project. In this list, you’ll find red flags that our peers have…

Audio: Making Short Stories & Zines

Posted on May 13, 2019January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

When trying to find your footing in comics and build a portfolio, the answer is often “just make comics!” but what does that entail? We dive into the world of short stories and zines to help teach you to hone your craft, try different genres, and create comics with no barriers. Join Ardo Omer as…

Audio: Comics 201 – Getting Started in Comics (Once You’ve Already Gotten Started)

Posted on March 28, 2019January 31, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

On March 26, Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto hosted us for a two-hour panel event and social. We recorded the audio from the first half of the panel for those who could not join us in person. Unfortunately, the second half didn’t come out in a good enough quality to use here, but we hope…

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