Webcomics Reviews And Interviews

Interview with crime writer Gary Phillips. We discuss just what it takes to write a great mystery, the hallmarks of different crime genres, and generally have some fun discussing the history and future of noir. https://gdphillips.com/

Basically, this is why I haven't been podcasting, my plans to catch up, and what the plans of the podcast are. Please subscribe to the Youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWgu5puur05skqpqgwQ36Q/about) , check us out on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/wcripodcast/) , and if you want to see more, definitely subscribe to the patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

We sit down with Nicole Schaefer. All sorts of trademark issues are dealt with, ranging from the difference between trademark and copyright, the limitations of trademarks, why you want to trademark your comic and your characters, and some tips and tricks on how to do it effectively. Rhodan guest hosts. https://yellowdoglegal.com/

Interview with writer Yasmin Vorajee ( https://www.yasminvorajee.com/) . We discuss time management, how to use a schedule to run your comic so much easier, and have fun while doing it. We also talk about working around our individual distractions and even compare birds and kids. Yasmin is a published writer, and teaches people how to budget their time. If you would like to talk to her about helpi...

We sit down with writer Lorna Rose-Hahn to discuss poetry basics, how to adapt your schedule to your kids, and the Write on the River non-profit writing organization. Also, a quick lesson on perspective involving seven blind men and an elephant. Write on The River: http://writeontheriver.org/board Lorna's Blog: https://lornarose.com/

Everyone has to start somewhere, and that means making the same mistakes everyone else does. Here's why we make those mistakes, what the big ones are, and how to correct them. Yes, we talk about sex, violence, politics, and authority issues; lots of ground is covered so there's something for everyone.

Interview with Ann Bernard, of 365firstschallenge.com. We discuss how to grow creativity, how to get unblocked when you get blocked, and how to have some fun doing art. We also discuss her app (365firsts) and how it can help you become a better artist.

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Adding a mythos to your comic adds a lot of great things that you can play with and enhance your theme. We look at how to build a mythology for your world, from gods to monsters, and look at how modern celebrities are the deities of the modern world. We also look at adding local legends to your stories for a little extra world-building.

We look at the importance of nudity when it comes to having fun with your characters, from character development to relating to your readers. We look at how stripping away all of the aritifice from your characters can leave them more vulnerable, and how that works in your favor. Your characters are at their finest when there is nothing else to consider and we expose how that works in your favor! P...

We review the furry Supercell ( https://www.supercellcomic.com (4/5/5/4.7)), the speculative Synthetic Life ( http://www.slwebcomic.com/ (3/3/4/3.3)), and the cyberpunk Android Blues ( https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Android_Blues/ (4/4/3/3.7)). Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

Today's interview is with Kathe Todd, fantasy author and owner of Rip Off Press. We discuss the basic history of comix, how the Big Boys affected the Little Boys, and how developments in both the real world and comics world affected the indy comics scene. We also look at a way to get around the copyright issue when it comes to fanfiction as well as how to develop your own worlds. Please support WC...

Character designs can be hard. We look at how different materials can hep define characters, as well as add to plot elements such as themes as foreshadowing. We also look at how tight a character's clothes defines their confidence, and why naked characters are usually honorable ones. Throw in a quick look at their jewelry and we show how what you wear is important. Please support WCRI by pledging...

Critics don't always get it right. We look at why there's a difference between what critics, artists, and everyone else are looking for in a particular. I also look at why critics should avoid genres they don't like, shouldn't charge for reviews, and shouldn't go in with a bias. There's also a swipe at some director and a website of frozen women. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page...

Comic artists tend to over-use the same basic medium and close shots. We look at expanding that a little bit by looking at how camera shots can be used in comics as well as some advanced concepts. ranging from insert shots to zoom-in/zoom-out transitions. We even look at narration and flashbacks. Hopefully, this will help you look for other ways to have fun with your art. Please support WCRI by pl...

Interview with Arlen Schumer, pop historian and illustrator. We discuss the Twilight Zone's effect on pop culture, Scorsese issues with superhero movies, and generally have fun with a number of side topics. An unedited version is available at the Patreon page. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

One of the problems a lot of comics have is limited consistency: They just aren't drawn in the same manner every time. That is, vehicles, bases, even uniforms are drawn different each time. As this creates readership issues, it's something that needs to be worked on. As such, we look at the importance of various details, as well as the basics on how to set up a visual bible, in hopes of maintainin...

We discuss his upcoming comic Jarhead, a supernatural/military comic. Besides his comic, the role of black writers, some of his interview issues, and why we need more black representation in comics and movies is discussed. Note: A longer, more explicit version is available on Patreon. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

It's Artists Month once again! Today we are stepping back and looking at the four traditional jobs artists have and how a comic artist can use them to do better comic art. This means looking at the penciller (he who does the roughs), the inker (he who takes it the finals), the colorist (master of tones of gray and color), and the letterer (ninja of the comic world), and how they communicate. We al...

Interview with Juan Rosario of Juan Love Apparel ( https://juanloveapparel.com/) . We discuss the importance of having a story, why you need to consider constantly be updating your inventory, and the advantages of updating your goods, as well as some suggestions on how to handle your merch. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

Diversity in comics is a touchy subject. On one hand, your comic can only benefit from having a wide range of characters but on the other you want to avoid token characters. We look at the problems with having diversity and how to solve those problems for better comics. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

Interview with Chris Hazelton of Misfile ( http://www.misfile.com/) and 6 Gun Mage ( https://www.6gunmage.com/) . We discuss what it takes to work at such a long-running series, concluding it, and then starting over. We also discuss how to make two comics look different and the problems with running two such different comics. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreo...

Where we discuss CGI comics, how important passion is when it comes to art, and the cost of a good comic. Bloodbound can be found at https://bloodboundcomic.com . Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows) .

The Law of Nature is that every animal has a niche; when you look at political structures you note that every person fills a niche. We're exploring how people fit into the web of politics, and look at static versus dynamic structures, how political structures change depending on how well established they are, and even look at just how scary a person outside the chain of command can be. We're looki...

In the episode, the following webcomics are reviewed: Lonely Vincent Bellingham (4/5/4/4-1/3, http://www.lonelyvincent.com ), Misfile (4/3/4/3-2/3, http://www.misfile.com/) , and The Adventures of Echo Callaway (4/5/3/4, https://echocallaway.tumblr.com/) . [The numbers are grades for Writing/Art/Design/Total respectively.] If you are interested in having your webcomic reviewed, please drop me a li...