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PODCAST

Comic Lab

Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It"s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It"s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: comiclabpodcast@gmail.com)

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01:01:31

Have you ever wanted to quit?

Comic Lab ·

2020/02/27

This week, a Patreon backer asks, "Have you ever wanted to quit?" But first, Dave skips the Oscar Awards in favor of Starship Troopers.Questions asked and topics covered...Have you ever wanted to quit?Do you read your dialogue out loud as you're lettering?Is copy/paste social media a good idea?Privacy issues at WacomDoes Brad's multi-channel publishing sacrifice creativity?Limited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and sheldonstore.com!You get great rewards when you

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01:07:02

What are the top three strips of all time?

Comic Lab ·

2020/02/20

What are the top three comic strips of all time? Dave and Brad shre their lists ‚ and combine to share a list of overall best strips. But first, Dave's dog has a nemesis, and it's a cat that channels Paul Lynde.Questions asked and topics covered...What are the top three comic strips of all time?Is it possible to be "too niche"?If you're new to webcomics, what's the best way to start?Should you reboot after a year?Limited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and

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01:07:24

Changing gears on Patreon

Comic Lab ·

2020/02/13

How do you change gears on Patreon once your backers have gotten used to certain rewards? But first, did you know Sha-Na-Na opened for Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock?Questions asked and topics covered...Changing gears on PatreonWhat mistakes would you avoid if you started all overOffering limited-edition printsPreparing your business for an economic recessionLimited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and sheldonstore.com!You get great rewards when you support ComicLab on

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01:11:11

Submitting work to the Eisners

Comic Lab ·

2020/02/06

What's the best process for submitting your work to the Eisner Award committee? Dave and Brad get some great advice from Jackie Estrada, who has been in charge of the awards since 1990.But first, Brad's sons ask how they got their names... and the answers are revealing.Questions asked and topics covered...Eisner Award adviceIntermittent updatesAn "About" page for your castApplying the "webcomics business model" to other types of mediaDo you have to respond to every comment?Is RSS really

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01:04:40

Finding a mentor

Comic Lab ·

2020/01/30

How do you find a comics mentor? How could you become one? We talk about the importance of mentorships — and how to get involved in one.But first, Dave and Brad are using FaceTime to communicate while they're recording the podcast... and it's just not working out.Questions asked and topics covered...Finding a mentorBringing back inspirationSynchronizing comic time and real timeHow can a cartoonist limit their carbon footprint?How to introduce a character quickly and effectivelyLimited-edition

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01:22:30

Should you build your audience on Webtoons?

Comic Lab ·

2020/01/23

Webtoons is a popular platform for independent comics publishers. But with practically no options for reader outreach, is it worth the effort? But first, Dave shares his vacation waterslide adventure... and his lack of fandom for FreakazoidQuestions asked and topics covered...The Far Side — we called itClip Studio Paint doesn't have OpenType support — and that needs to changeShould you be building your audience on Webtoons?Do you want to know why a reader left your comic?Obsessing over an

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01:24:37

Live by the platform, die by the platform

Comic Lab ·

2020/01/16

From YouTube’s new policy regarding Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to SmackJeeves' site-wide changes, the ComicLab guys realize that living by the platform can mean dying by the platform. Then they take delight in an ingenious plan to expose unscrupulous T-shirt vendors that use social-media comments to steal copyrighted illustrations. Next, Dave talks about how comics is a career you can build SAFELY. And, when a listener asks how to overcome their boredom over the drawing

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01:15:55

Buying advertising

Comic Lab ·

2020/01/09

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys talk about buying advertising. Actually, the discussion centers more closely on where NOT to buy ads. Then they advise a writer who is on their third draft and struggling to get to a finished version. And finally, the guys discuss what comics do better than any other medium.But first, we can learn a lot about comics craft in watching "The Madalorian."Questions asked and topics covered...If you had $10k to spend on

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01:23:43

The Best Of 2019

Comic Lab ·

2020/01/02

The season finale of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom!To celebrate the new year, the ComicLab guys are taking a look back on some of their favorite moments from 2019.The Best Of ComicLab in 2019...Calvin & Hobbes audiobookDave Kellett's So-So ArtThe Jigglr (feat. Kevin McShane)Dirty throttle bodyDave's wedding cakeVoltronSatanic pugsDrunk Orson WellesBrad's podcasting under a blanketDave at the dentistTippingInspirational Ikea e-mailsCountry singersSmooth moveKissesThese jerks enjoying their

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01:08:27

Hand lettering

Comic Lab ·

2019/12/26

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys talk about hand lettering. How can someone beat the learning curve? Then, Dave pitches a superhero comic, while Brad pitches a space opera. And finally, when a listener share their mentors admonition to "learn the rules so you can break them," both Brad and Dave share all of the mistakes they made following that very advice.But first, while their house undergoes a full remodeling project, Brad and his family has

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01:05:54

Autobiographical comics

Comic Lab ·

2019/12/19

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss the strategy behind creating a comic solely for the film rights. Is this really a good idea?But first, could Brad win in a fight with a hamster?Questions asked and topics covered...Creating comics for the film rightsScheduling time to get drunkAutobio comics... why are they so sad?Improving your autobiographical comicComics consultationsLimited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at

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01:11:08

Hiring an editor

Comic Lab ·

2019/12/12

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys talk about hiring an editor. It's more than catching spelling errors. A good editor can help craft your story and improve your plot.But first, Dave remembers listening to Gloria's pregnancy meditation tapes during her first pregnancy.Questions asked and topics covered...What is the best way to ensure you do not inadvertently plagiarize other works?Please never use the word "doodling"How does an editor compare to

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00:55:23

Special Guest Beth Reidmiller

Comic Lab ·

2019/12/05

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss unexpected outcomes of webcomics success. Plus, Beth Reidmiller, the talented force behind the coloring of Sheldon and Drive, joins the guys to talk about collaboration and more!But first, writing tips for the sleep-deprived.NOTE: Dave's audio quality suffered a slight decline during this episode — which was recorded during the same recording session as last week's show. We apologize for the momentary

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01:11:46

Patreon Assembly

Comic Lab ·

2019/11/28

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss Patreon Assembly. Did it live up to the hype — or have they missed an opportunity to foster creator growth?But first, how to navigate Thanksgiving — and dairy farms — as a professional cartoonist.Questions asked...Patreon Assembly replaced last year's PatreCon, and it wasn't an improvementSuper Patreon GrantHow do you pick up a new skill?Would you ever do a project just for fun?Special Offer! If you

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00:26:43

Pro Tips Sample!

Comic Lab ·

2019/11/27

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for our Special Offer at Patreon.com/ComicLab!And here’s a special sneak-peek of what you’ll get when you join: A Patreon-exclusive “Pro Tips” episode. When you join, you’ll get over THIRTY FIVE HOURS of these episodes. You could drive from Miami to Los Angeles, and still have Pro Tips episodes left over!Special Offer...Remember: When you make your pledge before Thanksgiving, you'll get..."How To Make Webcomics" eBook (PDF)"The Webcomics Handbook" eBook

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01:00:52

Who Can Save a Stumbling Kickstarter?

Comic Lab ·

2019/11/21

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss the importance of allowing a failing Kickstarter to come to its natural end. But first, Dave learns the saga of Jim Hanks.Listener questions...Should you "save" a failing Kickstarter?How do you convert Patreon followers into backers?Should you use Myers-Briggs personality tests to help define charactersShould you do Charge Upfront on Patreon?Drawing smoother lines with shaky handsSpecial Offer! If you

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01:07:28

Special Guest Tom Richmond

Comic Lab ·

2019/11/14

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys are joined by MAD magazine's Tom Richmond to talk about caricature. They talk about...The ubiquitous theme-park caricatureThe International Society of Caricature Artists conventionTom's technique for capturing a face"That doesn't look like me!"Where do beginners go wrong?Has the homogenization of Hollywood hurt caricature?How to improve your caricaturesListener questions...When your imagination exceeds your

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01:11:50

Commission accomplished!

Comic Lab ·

2019/11/07

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys ponder George R.R. Martin's assertion that writers are either garderers or architects. Also, they talk about commissions. What are some best practices — and how can you avoid common mistakes? Then a question-asker asks how much time Dave and Brad spend trying to get their comics reviewed by comics journalists and websites. Next, can a sale or discount actually act as a dis-incentive for sales? And finally, how can

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01:01:13

Pandering ...or Positioning?

Comic Lab ·

2019/10/31

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss pandering. Is it pandering to create comics that your readers are more likely to respond to? Then, a listener asks if Dave's aware that Clip Studio Paint doesn't have a CMYK mode? And does it matter? Finally, Dave receives a tweet from one of his readers explaining why he couldn't possibly become one if Dave's Patreon backers, touching off an epic rant on fan behavior.BUT FIRST... Dave tells Brad about the

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01:06:04

Social media has evolved... have you?

Comic Lab ·

2019/10/24

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss "The Webcomics Business Model." What is it, anyway?? Also, social media has evolved, but many independent creators haven't kept up. And finally, should an aspiring cartoonist go to art school?BUT FIRST... Brad's son asks the Big Question: "Why is Brad talking to his wife as if she's Dave Kellett?"QUESTIONS ASKED...What is THE Webcomics Business Model?Social media has evolved. Have you?What has 40k

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