Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast

Fast punches, big epic battles, tension, its all there in Action! This week the gang talks about how you can approach writing and drawing action scenes in your webcomics and some tips from their own experiences! 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...

Deadlines! Everyone's got em, and so many creators find them the most stressful part of making their comics. Fret not! This week, the gang looks to demystify deadlines and shine a light on this creative boogeyman, as well as discuss ways you can make deadlines work better for you and your process! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again​!​!", both by Adria...

Today's ep is a Jam Episode! In a shorter, less formal setting, the gang discusses the idea of what "Bad art" means in a webcomics sense and what our interpretations are of the use (and overuse) of this term in the community! 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 Commo...

Today, the gang talks about Literary Agents, how they work, and the intersection between them and Webcomics! Thane and Delphina talk with Special Guest Seth Fishman about his experience in the agency field! 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-Shar...

Welcome to the kickoff to Season 2 of Screen Tones! This season premiere is all about Hooks! Our hosts discuss how to engage with new readers and get them emotionally invested in your stories. 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 Li...

We're getting excited for Season 2 to start dropping next week, so come and meet the cast and crew again!

How do you plan a webcomic hiatus, and why? Do you use that time to rest, rebuild buffer, or work on other projects? Our speakers talk about their own hiatus experiences - and why they're not so bad. 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...

Today's episode of Screen Tones is our first short JAM SESSION!  This time we're talking about ARTISTS vs WRITERS - a hot conversation topic in recent webcomics talks. What 'side' of the creative process is more important? Or more difficult to execute?

Lots of people start their webcomic journey by making a fan comic of another story they love. What makes fan comics such a great learning opportunity? We talk with special guest Emma, creator of the webcomic Honestly Not A Robot! 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 C...

There are a lot of stressful thoughts that can arise from making a webcomic - how can you best manage your expectations, health, and happiness as you share your stories? 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:...

You've jumped into the world of webcomics, and now you have so many stats at your fingertips - pageviews, ad revenue, etc... How do you enjoy the process without getting bogged down by the data? To find out, come and play THE NUMBERS GAME! 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...

This episode of Screen Tones is about CHARACTER DESIGN!  When designing characters for webcomics, what are some tips and tricks for making awesome designs? Silhouettes, clothing concepts, streamlining for comic production. 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 Com...

Today the crew discusses how they work with References, how to use them to your benefit in creation, and ways to use them to make your work more effective and efficient! 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:...

Today is the 2nd part of our CONVENTIONS 2-PARTER!  This time we answer common questions about participating in conventions as a webcomic creator - tabling, traveling, pricing, budgeting, and a whole lot more! 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 Attribut...

Today's episode of Screen Tones is the first of a two-parter about CONVENTIONS!  As a webcomic creator, how can you jump into the world of in-person cons and festivals? Our speakers have some advice on how to get started - and how to stand out! 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...

Today's episode, our host discuss one of the many ways your comic can get done: with PENS! The gang nerds out about what the best pens are, what to look for when choosing how to ink your comic, and some fun stories from the land of digital tablet pens! 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 fai...

Todays episode is all about the intersection of magic and technology! The gang discusses how the two frequently intertwine, and ways you can analyze the real world to make your technology and magic systems more believable! 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...

Do you want to pitch your webcomic to an online collective or publisher? Our speakers have advice on how to present it, what to include, and some extra tips/tricks to keep in mind. 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. Edit...

LORE! We all love it, we all have it. It’s that cool secret sauce that makes sci fi, fantasy, supernatural, or other speculative fiction so much fun to make theories about. How does this funky world you made up work? How do you keep it all consistent, and make it an interesting part of the story? Today we’re gonna talk about it!

In this episode, the gang is gettin' that ch'ch'cheddah!  In all seriousness, there is money to be made in making webcomics! This week, our hosts discuss the ins and outs of how to make money, tips and tricks on how to keep it sustainable, and some pitfalls to watch out for in the process! The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again​!​!", both by Adrianwa...

Today's episode is all about the interplay of your plot and your characters, common pitfalls in writing either very plot-driven or very character-driven stories and how to avoid them. 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. E...

Today's episode of Screen Tones is all about Clip Studio Paint. One of the webcomic community's most beloved programs, Clip Studio is an excellent creative tool with tons of tricks up its sleeve. Join our hosts as they share and discuss some of their favorite features of this fantastic application. The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again ! !", both by Adri...

Something strange has come over the Screen Tones team!! They're looking pretty green in the face! I wonder what they could be discussing in this episode? 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...

Today's episode of Screen Tones is all about EXPOSITION!  How do you introduce readers to the world and characters of your webcomic? What are some ways to convey all the essential information a newcomer needs - without being too overwhelming? Listen tomorrow to find out!

In today's episode, our hosts discuss tropes. Join us as we discuss what tropes are and how to use them in your stories, as well as some pitfalls to watch out for along the way! 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 i...