Comics Experience Podcast

Mar 12 2025 200 ep. 29 mins 3.5k
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The Comics Experience podcast provides ~15 minutes of advice per episode on all aspects of creating comics and breaking in to the industry.

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Where Can You Find an Audience for Your Comic?

Mar 12 2025 19 mins  
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the secret of finding the right people to buy and read your comic beyond the confines of a comic book shop.

Someone in Your Creative Team is Accused. What Do You Do?

Jan 28 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy offer advice on how to handle criminal, moral, and other negative actions from members of your comic book team.

The Bankruptcy of Diamond and the Future of Comic Book Distribution

Jan 14 2025 36 mins  
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy have a deep discussion about the wide-ranging impact the Diamond bankruptcy will have on publishers, retailers, creators, crowdfunding, and other comic book distribution channels.

Comic Book Coloring with Chris Sotomayor

Dec 10 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Andy Schmidt talks about how to learn to be a comic book colorist, how to develop relationships with editors, and how to have a professional career with veteran colorist Chris Sotomayor! Soto’s live and on-demand coloring courses are available on the Comics Experience site.

What Factors Impact Comic Book Character Design?

Nov 20 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss how to create iconic characters for your comics that can translate into cosplay, film and merchandise.

How Do You Fit Comics into the Rest of Your Life?

Oct 22 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the technical and mental tools comic creators can use to build their businesses, improve their craft, and still have time for work, family, and self-care.

How Do You Write Comic Story Arcs?

Oct 09 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss the relationship between the business and creative aspects of writing a comic book story arc. We discuss what creators need to consider when deciding how to tell a story and how long the story needs to be.

How Much Horror is Too Much Horror?

Sep 24 2024 15 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the growth of the horror genre in comics and what it means for creators interested in following this trend.

What Can You Learn from John Cassaday About Being a Comic Creator?

Sep 10 2024 15 mins  
The tragic loss of John Cassaday from the world of comics shines a light on two ideas every creator can benefit from: how to be a professional and preparing for an uncertain future.

How Do You Find the Right Artist for Your Comic?

Aug 20 2024 34 mins  
Not every artist works with every script, no matter how talented they are. In this episode of the Comics Experience podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the creative and stylistic factors that go into finding the best artist for your story.