20 episodes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make comics like the pros do? Comics Experience's Andy Schmidt gives you the inside information and tips that can help to make you a better comics creator. Andy, the founder of the online comic book school Comics Experience, is a former editor at Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing, as well as a comic book writer and the author of the Eagle Award-winning book, The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels, published by Impact Books.

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    • 4.7 • 6 Ratings

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make comics like the pros do? Comics Experience's Andy Schmidt gives you the inside information and tips that can help to make you a better comics creator. Andy, the founder of the online comic book school Comics Experience, is a former editor at Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing, as well as a comic book writer and the author of the Eagle Award-winning book, The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels, published by Impact Books.

    Are You Ready for Millions of New Comic Book Readers (and Creators?)

    Are You Ready for Millions of New Comic Book Readers (and Creators?)

    In this episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the potential impact of having millions of current readers of kids and YA graphic novels enter into the wider comic book market. 

    • 30 min
    What’s the Secret Weapon for Your Comics?

    What’s the Secret Weapon for Your Comics?

    In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the one person who can improve the quality of your comic and reduce the stress of producing it.

    • 24 min
    How Long Do You Make Your Comics? 

    How Long Do You Make Your Comics? 

    Graphic novel, mini-series, ongoing series, which length is the right choice for your comics? That depends on the creator, the publisher, the retailer, and the reader. Andy and Gamal look at the perspectives of each group and how they factor into the size of your story. 

    • 33 min
    Why 2024 is the Best Time to Be a Comic Book Creator

    Why 2024 is the Best Time to Be a Comic Book Creator

    The comic book press regularly discusses the real challenges and issues involved in being a comic book creator or publisher. But it is also true that now is the best time in the history of comics to build a business in this industry.

    • 21 min
    Dealing with Criticism, Indifference, and Rejection in Comics

    Dealing with Criticism, Indifference, and Rejection in Comics

    In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection podcast, Andy and I talk about the creative and mental impact of negative reactions to your comic and what you can do on a personal and professional level to reduce your inevitable discomfort.

    • 29 min
    What is the Best Distribution for Your Comic?

    What is the Best Distribution for Your Comic?

    In this week’s episode of the Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal talk about the best and most profitable way to get your comic in the hands of your readers.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Turksandwich ,

Super useful

This podcast is super useful for anyone wanting to learn more about the ins and outs of the comic book industry, short but information packed episodes, much better some of the other educational comics podcasts

Asteroid 66 ,

Finally!!!

Thank you to Andy and the Comics Experience team for these podcasts, very informative for the beginner, intermediate, and the semi pro!!! I thought I knew amlost all there was to know after all my years in comics, but I find myself learning from every cast. Great work Gents!

discobiscuits1 ,

Valuable insights into making, and making it in, comics

So you want to write, draw, colour or collage your way to a career in comics…

Are you ready to approach publishers? Do you have your pitch packed? Know what type of glue you should be using? Any idea how to do any of this? Me neither.

Enter experienced comic book editor Andy Schmidt and IFanboy comic book podcaster Josh Flanagan.

Each week, these two comic book professionals tackle a piece of the 'how to make comics' pie.

A great show for anyone looking for advice on breaking in, staying in and getting the job done in comics.

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