Episodes
Jam Session! Bad Art
Today's ep is a Jam Episode! In a shorter, less formal setting, the gang discusses the idea of what "Bad art" means in a webcomics sense and what our interpretations are of the use (and overuse) of this term in the community!
Agents
Webcomics have a long history of being solo creator-run enterprises, operating independently of any sort of larger publishing structure. As Webcomics have risen in popularity, these fields have begun to overlap. Seth Fishman, a literary agent and vice president of the Gernert Company , joins us today to discuss how literary agents can be used to bridge the gap between solo creator and professional publishing.
Hooks
Welcome to Season 2 of Screen Tones! Today we’re going to be going fishing… for webcomic readers! For a successful fishing expedition, it’s important to have a good hook.
Season 2 Trailer and Cast Intros
We're getting excited for Season 2 to start dropping next week, so come and meet the cast and crew again!
Guide to Taking a Hiatus
If you’ve been making or reading webcomics for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the term ‘hiatus’. Webcomics go on hiatus when things come up for the creator, either on or offline, that impact their ability to keep updating the story.
Fan Comics (with Emma!)
Lots of people start their webcomic journey by making a fan comic of another story they love. What makes fan comics such a great learning opportunity? We talk with special guest Emma, creator of the webcomic Honestly Not A Robot!
Jam Session! Artists vs. Writers
Today's episode of Screen Tones is our first short JAM SESSION! This time we're talking about ARTISTS vs WRITERS - a hot conversation topic in recent webcomics talks. What 'side' of the creative process is more important? Or more difficult to execute?
The Mind Games
Today we’re going to have a bit of a follow up on our episodes, Numbers, and talk about the impact they have on our fellow creators mindsets when creating. We touched a bit on the subject in that episode, but today we’re going to tackle the subject in a broader sense, how to handle, learn when to walk away, and to ultimately understand your worth as a creator.
The Numbers Game
Today’s topic is about how stats, analytics, and other metrics can affect the creative process.
Character Design
Today we're going to be talking about Character Design and what goes into making one that is effective, understandable, and memorable.
References
References are basically any visual aid that helps you draw something. You can use photos, 3D models, live models, or do a little pre-development work to draw reference sheets for characters or vehicles or outfits you know you’re going to be using in your pages. In webcomics, we’re drawing panel after panel, and stopping to find or make good references can be a step you gloss over in the interest of getting the page out. But long-term, there are a lot of benefits that you can get out of working them into your process.
Conventions - Part 2
Today is the 2nd part of our CONVENTIONS 2-PARTER! This time we answer common questions about participating in conventions as a webcomic creator - tabling, traveling, pricing, budgeting, and a whole lot more!
Conventions - Part 1
Hello and welcome to the Screen Tones, where we talk anything and everything webcomics! Today we’re going to be talking about these crazy events that happen sometimes when webcomic artists can meet each other and their readers…. in real life??? Wild! That’s right, we’re talking about Conventions!
Pens
Today's episode, our hosts discuss one of the many ways your comic can get done: with PENS! The gang nerds out about what the best pens are, what to look for when choosing how to ink your comic, and some fun stories from the land of digital tablet pens!
Magitek
If you’ve ever played a JRPG, you’re probably already familiar with the concept of magitech, even if this is your first time hearing the term. Magitech refers to the interesection between magic and technology. Does a fictional world have airships powered by mystic crystals linked to the deities that founded all of reality a millennia ago? Or do the people wear steampunk-looking bracelets that let them throw fire or move things with their mind? That’s magitech, baby, and we’re gonna talk about it!
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