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Lettering Tutorials

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sarah Wylde

The idea of creating visual art with words is magical to me. When it comes to getting started with your lettering journey, the two main tips that pop up are to draw your letters, not write them and to practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, and when you think you are done practice some…

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…

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…

Advice for First-Time Editors of Graphic Novels

Posted on February 5, 2020January 27, 2020 by Reimena Yee

Graphic novels, especially ones for children, are a thing now. This is great news – it means more books, more diverse voices, and more public appreciation for the medium. Some of the people most excited for GNs are editors; many of whom are fans of comics and will be taking on comics projects for the…

Free and Cheap Adobe Alternatives for Creators

Posted on February 4, 2020January 28, 2020 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 |…

Tutorials and Helpful Guides for Colourists

Posted on January 31, 2020January 28, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

Color with Kurt Kurt Michael Russell has an instructional web site as well as an instructional YouTube channel to help colourists at any level better navigate the field. While Kurt’s YouTube channel allows you to watch videos for free, there are options available for “memberships” ($4.99/month USD) that come with exclusive perks. The full courses…

Writing: Helpful Tips for Getting Started

Posted on January 20, 2020January 28, 2020 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 2, 2020 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 3, 2020 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…

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