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Freelancing from Home: Tips and Tricks

Posted on November 2, 2020October 30, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

Freelancing from home can be incredibly difficult, so to help during our continued self-isolation and for those who’d like additional tips on staying productive, we’ll be talking to a couple of brilliant creators who’ve made this work for their careers. Join creators, Jey Pawlik and Anoosha Syed as they discuss what works best for their…

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on October 8, 2020October 5, 2020 by Philip Uebbing

On returning to or stepping away from a project. Hello, and welcome to Tales from Outside Comics! The motivational advice column written by a comic book hopeful just like you! Today, I’m going to be writing a bit about, well, not writing, weirdly enough. I’ll be exploring the idea of “The Shelf” (or drawer, or…

How to Break into the Industry as a Comic Book Editor

Posted on October 5, 2020October 2, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

Comic book editors are an essential and sometimes overlooked part of the industry. As creator-owned, indie, and self-published comics soar to an all-time high, freelance editors are being needed more and more. When you make the decision to become a comic book editor, the first thing you have to figure out is what kind of…

How to Outline a Story

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

Outlining your story is easily one of the most important parts of the process, and one that can sometimes be overlooked. For years, I thought I could get away with having a general idea and then jump into writing it and letting it evolve as I went along. It’s maybe no surprise to those who…

Important Questions to Ask an Editor Pre-Contract Signing

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 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…

Comic Book Burnout: What To Do When You Don’t Want To Read Comics Anymore

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Tres Dean

Nobody warns you that one day this will all seem so ordinary.  I began pursuing a career in comics (well, in writing at large but with a heavy focus on comics) nearly a decade ago and remember every mile marker, every new Image #1 that made me feel like anything could happen in this medium…

How to Prevent Con Crud at Conventions

Posted on March 2, 2020March 4, 2020 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, 2020February 18, 2020 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, 2020February 14, 2020 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…

How I Do Research For a Graphic Novel (Tips and Advice)

Posted on February 12, 2020January 27, 2020 by Reimena Yee

How does a comics creator do their research for a graphic novel? Well, nobody quite knows tbh – unlike thumbnails or scriptwriting, the research process (collecting and turning information into a story) is rarely talked about in comics. Unless you hang around academic circles, or work in a genre like science or historical, you wouldn’t…

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