Webcomics Reviews And Interviews

Friendships are something most people don't worry about but maybe you should. In this podcast we explore what defies a friendship, the limits of a friendship, the difference between friends and allies, and what to do when friendships become something else. In short, there are a lot of different issues to consider when it comes to friendships and it can only help to think about some of them. Please...

With love in the air, it may help to look at what love means for writers. The definition of "love" is discussed, with an emphasis on how it should be written. We look at why overs need to be equal on some level, and why secrets just don't work. We also look at what love is not, why sex isn't required, and how to use forced romances to best effect. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon pag...

Artists are sometimes too worried about doing art and not too worried about eating right. They need a little help eating and avoiding the wrong foods. With this podcast you will be able to identify food that's good for you and not so good for you, how to eat healthy at convenience stores and conventions, and how to cook some great and really simple recipes. Please support WCRI by pledging at our P...

Artists need some sort of social life in order to remain grounded as well as to make sure that their material remains fresh. Thus we look at social media as a means of establishing contact with others as well as keeping an eye on things, including Facebook and discussion boards. Meeting up with others is also looked at, as well as the social aspects of conventions, gaming, friends and family, club...

Writers and artists have problems eating right and getting enough exercise, and that needs to change. We are looking primarily at diet, such as the basic diet, things to avoid and dangerous myths, some quick and basic recipes, as well as how to survive a con, fast food restaurants, and convenience stores. We will also take a quick look at exercise, including a really simple exercise plan to keep y...

When it comes to rides, there are two different kinds of rides most people gravitate towards: merry-go-rounds and roller coasters. Merry-go-rounds are slower, safer, and for romance, while roller coasters are faster, exciting, and for those looking for a thrill. They can also describe different approaches to art; find out which one you are and how to mix approaches. Please support WCRI by pledging...

Professional artists and professional athletes share a number of similarities, and so it may be worth looking at how athletes become successful. This includes follow-through, the importance of practice, worrying about the game but strategizing for the season, listening to a coach, working with a team, and playing to the fans, including making appearances. By using some of these techniques you may...

Writers have a problem getting into the proper state of mind when it comes to writing. Viking zen, the idea that berserkers attained a meditative state in battle, should help them attain the proper mood for writing. You may not need a battle axe to listen to this podcast it could help. After listening to this you should be ready to charge the typewriter ready for battle! Please support WCRI by ple...

Some people like detailing their world to a nicely ridiculous extreme, and that involves time. This looks at defining how time is measured, seasons and their effects, and how to create holidays. How language can be used to build cultures and characters is also looked at. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows).

Few like them, but they have to be dealt with anyway. This is not necessarily how to use them but some basics on how NOT to write politics and religion, as well some of the basic structures to use. If you're starting to debate using them in your comics, here are the basics. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows).

A lot of writers forget that they need to have some sort of world to place their comic in; it helps the artists get ideas on what to draw, inspires the writer later on, and gives the readers something solid to keep their interest. This podcast should help you build up your cities organically and give you areas to play with as well as organizations to help populate your world and give it some confl...

Every genre has hose groups that we know are pretty universal but don't generally get much acknowledgment. These are the construction crews that rebuild cities after monster attacks, the insurance people, emergency services, PR guys, lawyers, those who match government agencies with their freelancers, the costumers, the trainers, and even those who match heroes and sidekicks. This is their podcast...

Every genre has those tropes that, if not handled correctly, turn into deadly cliches. As such it may be worth looking at some of the tropes of genres in order to see why those tropes work so well. This podcast looks at sentai, those super teens and their mechs. Topics Covered: Why Teams, Why Recruit Teens, Limited Skills, Secret of the Colors, Limited City Damage, Why Big Guns Not Used First, Why...

The Super-Hero Genre is full of tropes that are almost mandatory. However, in less capable hands they become boring cliches; as such it may be worth exploring those tropes and why they work in the actual universe, that is, the basis on which they work in-universe. Topics Covered: Super Groups, Villain Groups, Law Enforcement Organizations, What Makes A Hero, What Makes A Villain, Why Sidekicks, We...

The Fantasy Genre is full of tropes that are almost mandatory. However, in less capable hands they become boring cliches; as such it may be worth exploring those tropes and why they work in the actual universe, that is, the basis on which they work in-universe. Topics Covered: Multiple Races, Wizard Towers, Limited Magic, Limited Tech, Why People Adventure, Why Adventures Are Important, Prophecies...

Science Fiction has its own tropes. When those tropes work, they work well, but in less capable hands they become cliches. This podcast explores why those tropes work from an in-universe perspective, that is, how they work in the universe where they happen. Topics covered: Crystals, Humanoids, Pretty Woman/Men, Powerful Aliens, Why Everyone Can Fight/Fix Things/Physically Developed, Why Is Everyon...

Horror has its own tropes. When those tropes work, they work well, but in less capable hands they become cliches. This podcast explores why those tropes work from an in-universe persepctive, that is, how they work in the universe where they happen. Topics covered: Killers, Final Girls, Teen Victims, Older Investigators, Signature Weapons, Deserted Locations, Limited Tech, Limited Weapons, Splittin...

There are a lot of basic art mistakes that we're all guilty of at one time or another. While there are obviously too many ever be part of the same podcast, here are ten of the worst, ranging from basic composition to how to avoid staying the same. Learn even some of these and you should see some serious improvements in your art. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patr...

Webcomic artists suck at promoting at their own stuff, and so they need help promoting themselves. Creating posters, calendars and other promotional art can be fun, but it requires some sort of plan, and this podcast may help you make some incredible promotional art that you can use to sell for some additional profit as well as getting the word out. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon p...

Webcomics, like other genres, have their own rules. It may help your art to know what the basics of the webcomic genre are, and they may help make your webcomic better as well generally improve your art. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows).

Sometimes it can only help to look at other disciplines to improve art. When it comes to webcomics it may not hurt to look at some basic cinematography techniques to work into the webcomic. There are reasons that the techniques have made films classics, and it can only help you to use them when you draw. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows).

Theme adds depth and adds something to the comic, while conflict keeps the interest up. We explore themes and how they make life easier, as well as how to make conflicts that much better. For those curious what theme is and how it can help you, this is for you. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/twosparrows).

The biggest problem with writing a webcomic is the plotting. I look at A-plots (main plots) B-plots (subplots), and c-plots (running gags), the three-act structure, and even some great sources for writing scripts. For those curious how to organize the plots of your stories, this is how you do it.

Too many people are worried about merchandise and what to sell. This podcast will show you which products work the best, warnings about other products, and how to use merchandise in how to build a fanbase. The advantages of using a print-on-demand site will also be covered, and how to use one to eliminate your worries about having to store product. Please support WCRI by pledging at our Patreon pa...

Every show in Hollywood has a bible, that reference work that helps keep the show running. This podcast explores setting up your own bible for your comic, looking at how you need pictures, history, and general information on each strip, and how it helps keep you organized. Better yet, it shows you how it can help inspire you as well as better market your comic, making it a very useful document. Pl...