Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast

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Webcomics: They're comics, on the web! Screen Tones is a podcast about all things webcomic, by a group of webcomic creators. We discuss everything, including starting and finishing a webcomic or webtoon, ways to develop your writing and art, and how to have a fun and sustainable time along the way.

  1. That One Blorbo

    2d ago

    That One Blorbo

    All of us here may or may not have one or more characters that we favor in our webcomics, that we rotate in our minds slightly more than the other characters. We’ll borrow the term “blorbo” for whoever this is in your webcomic project. But webcomics take time, and telling a compelling story might make it so that you go a couple scenes (years) without that exciting blorbo. So let’s talk about that itch, that compulsion, because it can be a major motivating factor that keeps you fueled in your comic journey, but it can also be a roadblock when you are making parts of the story without them!❓Tell us about your Blorbo!⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Star Prichard  @TheStarfishface  - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/ Claire Niebergall (Clam)  @phantomarine  she/her, https://phantomarine.comBob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    53 min
  2. Webcomic Platforms

    May 27

    Webcomic Platforms

    SCREEN TONES WILL BE AT TCAF (TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL) 2026. STOP BY OUR TABLE FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WEBCOMICS.Depending on the scope and needs of your webcomic project, a webcomic platform can be a great addition, or alternative, to an independent website. Many platforms have come and gone across the years, but today in 2026, the most well known options are Webtoon, Tapas, and Comic Fury. There can be a lot of confusion about what webcomic platforms can and can’t do for your project, so we’re going to dig into what they’re all about and what you can expect when you use them.❓What do you like about your current webcomic platform? Either as a reader or creator.BONUS NOTES (things we weren't able to elaborate on in the episode):Yes, when it comes to webrings, Webtoons and Tapas give your website a URL, but you can’t post other comics' links on your Webtoons or Tapas sites the way you can on a Comic Fury. Webrings are about other sharing links on your page as well as having others link back to you. Comic Fury has the capability to use custom URLs.People can be rude when commenting on websites as well. We all know this. However, there is a lot more ability to moderate commenting on a personal website than on premade platforms. So there's more frustration in general with commenting platforms on Webtoon and Tapas.Tapas allows more mature content than Webtoon, but when you mark an episode or series mature, it gets much fewer views, and mature series are hidden on the app from new readers.A very important plus to joining the Tapas contracted non-exclusive paid programs (Creator Bonus Program, Early Access) was that people who participate get a lot of extra promo. The promo opportunities were Bob's primary motivation in joining; the sandwich money was just a nice bonus. Their other passive income opportunities (ad revenue, ink donations) don't result in extra views/promo.Webtoon is the best site of the 3 for younger audiences. What I did not mean is that comics for older readers do worse on Webtoon than comics for younger readers (they don't), and I just wasn't sure if I made that clear enough.⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com Miranda Schwemmer - she/her, https://mirandacakes.art Bob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    54 min
  3. Workspace Organization

    May 13

    Workspace Organization

    We spend a good chunk of time in one spot, drawing and writing our webcomics, so it makes a lot of sense to think about where that physically happens. Having a good space to make your webcomic is one of many things that can set you up for a healthy comic making habit, and if you haven’t thought about it before, we hope we can get you to start! ❓What is your favorite thing about your workspace?? ⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️ https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more! ☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast ---- Episode Credits: Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com  Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com  Bob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com ---- The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    53 min
  4. Community and Comics

    Apr 29

    Community and Comics

    ❓What do you look for when you join a community? A lot of webcomic creators think about maintaining a place for our readers to connect with each other, and enjoy our comics and other art. This might be the comment section already built into your host, a Patreon or YouTube comment area where folks can look at your side content and chat, or a real-time chat space like Discord or Twitch. They’re all a little different and can attract all kinds of attention, good and bad, so we’re going to dive into what that looks like. ⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com Star Prichard - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/ Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.comBob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    1h 18m
  5. Receiving and Processing Critique

    Apr 15

    Receiving and Processing Critique

    ❓Tell us about an experience you had receiving Critique! Would you change anything about how you processed it?⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com Rae Baade - they/them, https://empyreancomic.com Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    56 min
  6. The Truth About Art School

    Apr 1

    The Truth About Art School

    ❓Have you come across a creator with a style that astounds you and wished you could bottle it up for yourself? Join us in the comments of today's video and let us know what skill or art feature just makes your mouth water! [DISCLAIMER] APRIL FOOLS! NO CREATORS WERE HURT IN THE MAKING OF THIS EPISODE. WE DO NOT CONDONE EATING CREATORS FOR THEIR POWER. ⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️ https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more! ☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast ----Episode Credits: Ally Rom Colthoff (Varethane) - she/they, https://chirault.sevensmith.net https://wychwoodcomic.com Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.com ---- The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    27 min
  7. Characters as Tools

    Mar 18

    Characters as Tools

    We all love creating characters, and we want to make them feel like they could be real people. But at the end of the day, characters aren’t real people - they act as tools to help tell our stories, while hopefully still coming across as having a three-dimensional history and personality. Today we wanted to talk about how to interpret characters as storytelling tools - and what to do when your audience gets a little too invested. ❓How have your characters helped you make your story better?⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️https://www.patreon.com/screentonescastCheck out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast----Episode Credits:Ally Rom Colthoff (Varethane) - she/they, https://chirault.sevensmith.net https://wychwoodcomic.com Rae Baade - they/them, https://empyreancomic.com Star Prichard - she/her, https://thestarfishface.com/ https://castoff-comic.com/ Claire Niebergall (Clam) - she/her, https://phantomarine.com----The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    55 min
  8. Commissions and Contract Work

    Mar 4

    Commissions and Contract Work

    Contract work is specifically entering into some kind of agreement, where someone is paying you for your comic-related skills. It can be a simple illustration commission that you draw for someone in a day, or it can be something long-term that spans years and years. Today we're going to talk about how you can incorporate contracts and commissions into your comic work! ❓If you have experience with commissions or contracts, what did you wish you knew before you got started with them? Tell us in the comments! ⭐️Support us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes and bloopers⭐️ https://www.patreon.com/screentonescast Check out https://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more! ☕️ Buy the hosts some coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/screentonescast ---- Episode Credits: Kristen Lee (Krispy) - she/they, https://ghostjunksickness.com https://www.lunarblight.com Christina Major (Delphina) - she/her, https://sombulus.com Bob Appavu - any, https://intothesmokecomic.com https://www.demonoftheunderground.com ---- The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again!!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3

    50 min
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Webcomics: They're comics, on the web! Screen Tones is a podcast about all things webcomic, by a group of webcomic creators. We discuss everything, including starting and finishing a webcomic or webtoon, ways to develop your writing and art, and how to have a fun and sustainable time along the way.

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