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Tom Lyle and his Inner Voice – Comics for Beginners podcast episode 11

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We’re often told to listen to the voice inside ourselves. But what if that voice is preventing you from working on the thing you love most? This morning I went back to the New York Comic Con to talk to Tom Lyle (tomlyle.blogspot.com), comics artist known for his work on Spiderman and Batman & Robin and teacher at the Savannah College of Art & Design (https://www.scad.edu/). And I was surprised and encouraged by the fact that this 28-year comics veteran also hears voices. So it’s not just me!

Give it a listen and leave comments below.

Tom Lyle signing for one of his long time fans at NYCC 2013
Tom Lyle signing for one of his long time fans at NYCC 2013

Great Advice from Comics Writer Jim Zub – Comics for Beginners episode 10

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I met Jim Zub, writer of Skullkickers, Samurai Jack and the Pathfinder comics at the New York Comic Con and grilled him about why he is letting everyone in on the secret to making comics. Turns out it’s all because of roleplaying!

For more of Zub’s great advice, go to http://www.jimzub.com or follow @jimzub on Twitter.

 

Con fatigue with Chris Miskiewicz – Comics For Beginners podcast episode 5

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After 4 days of Comic Con, fatigue is starting to set in. My friend and collaborator Chris Miskiewicz (www.welcometotripcity.com) skipped out today and dragged ourselves to the park instead, and in this podcast episode we chat about going to conventions, the importance of wearing comfortable shoes, making connections, pitching and overcoming con fatigue.chris-and-palle

Joseph Remnant – Comics For Beginners podcast episode 4

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Eisner Award nominated artist Joseph Remnant (www.josephremnant.com) talks about why he got into comics and what makes him keep going. Great insights and advice from a very humble and very talented writer/artist. Check out the Remnant illustrated book Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland and the creator-owned project Cartoon Clouds at www.theexpositorcomics.com

Nate Powell & Josh Shalek – Comics For Beginners Podcast – episode 2

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Interviews conducted at Comic Con in San Diego. First Eisner Award winning Nate Powell (www.seemybrotherdance.org) talks about making comics in two-hour chunks while taking care of his 1-year old daughter. Apologies for the bad audio – totally my fault! Secondly I talked to indie creator Josh Shalek (www.joshshalek.com) about his self-published book Falling Rock National Park.