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Rates are a nuanced process, and translation rates are no different. My personal recommendation, as a creator that has scripted and translated the same project in two different languages, is to not underestimate the time spent in doing justice to language. As translators, it is not just our job to make words understandable, but also…
SRIRACHA CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO LIME QUINOA INGREDIENTS: Chicken breast Sriracha Quinoa Lime juice Cilantro Chicken stock Garlic salt INSTRUCTIONS: Heat pan and grill the chicken, adding sriracha to your liking the first couple of flips, just to seal in flavor. Then cook as normal. Add salt and pepper to taste is desired. Boil 2 cups…
Creator Resource will be at Fan Expo Toronto (Aug 30-Sept 2) to talk to you all about the comic book industry. We aren’t boothed this year but CR team members Stephanie Cooke and Eric Kim will be circulating the show throughout the weekend. Additionally, they will be moderating two panels that are being presented by…
What can be said about Bryan Lee O’Malley that hasn’t already been printed in numerous magazines and news sites already? His genius in books like Scott Pilgrim, Seconds and Snotgirl? His beautiful approach to both writing and art? Or maybe just his compositions? Maybe, more importantly, is how much the zine DIY aesthetic helped in…
Here’s the thing about comics right now: The writer gets most of the accolades for a good comic. Then comes the artist. After that? You don’t often see the colorist, the letterer or anyone else getting a lot of attention. “You know the word balloons and sound effects? That’s me, baby.” – Clayton Cowles, Letterer…
Lindsay Gibb is a librarian, writer and editor with a special focus on zines, films and youth culture. I first learned of her through her work with Broken Pencil, a magazine that focuses squarely on independent creative action. She’s also worked with independent arts festivals, zine fairs, and is currently the coordinator of the Toronto…