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Inspired Ink #84 Dan Hills CEO of Comix Wellspring on POD, the Future of CWS & More!
04 Dec 2025
00:45:24
We have our CEO joining us today to talk about Comix Wellspring's direction with our upcoming Print on Demand service, what led us here, how we'll ensure this will be successful for creators and so much more!
https://tinyurl.com/nx9wy8dr
POD program survey! Please fill this out creators! 🤙🏽🔥
Before we launch, we’re gathering insight from our creators to help us forecast print volumes and prepare the system correctly.
This will help us plan production capacity, improve pricing, and onboard our loyal creators qui Before we launch, we’re gathering insight from our creators to help us forecast print volumes and prepare the system correctly. This will help us plan production capacity, improve pricing, and onboard our loyal creators quickly!
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #83 - Joel Rodriguez of Metal Ninja Studios
24 Nov 2025
01:01:11
Joel Rodriguez is the CEO of Metal Ninja Studios, home of Concept to Comic™, the done-for-you system that transforms novels and ideas into professional comics. Through Concept to Comic™ and the Concept to Comic™ Academy, he helps creators develop stronger stories, build market-ready IP, and take control of their creative careers with clarity, structure, and support. When he’s not working, Joel is a dedicated father and husband, and an avid outdoorsman and obstacle course racer.
Before we launch, we’re gathering insight from our creators to help us forecast print volumes and prepare the system correctly. This will help us plan production capacity, improve pricing, and onboard our loyal creators quickly!
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://comixwellspring.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e258b072e5a0a7421989f7f42&id=1aa9c3bacd&f_id=00b2e5e0f0
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #74 - Nebulon Creative Team - TokUSA Studios
16 Sep 2025
01:07:01
We're back! Your favorite indie comic book creator interview show returns every week and LIVE! We have the creators of Nebulon with us today! We'll talk about crowdfunding, publishing, their projects and so much more!
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #73 LIVE! - Will Graves of Global Comix
14 Sep 2025
01:03:21
This week on INSPIRED INK, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Will Graves (Head of Content, GlobalComix) to unpack digital distribution—and we’ve got an exciting CWS announcement live on air!
We cover:
- 🚀 **Why GlobalComix? - How they’re redefining digital comics - 📈 **Building Your Audience - with serialized releases - 🚧 **Digital Pitfalls: - Common mistakes creators make (and how to avoid them) - ❓ **Live Q&A — bring your questions! - ✨ **Plus a surprise announcement from Comix Wellspring
Official Announcement Page & Press Release: https://www.comixwellspring.com/global-print/
Will Graves: https://globalcomix.com/ will@globalcomix.com
Help us shape future content: tell us where you’re publishing your digital comics.
📝 Take the survey: https://form.jotform.com/251885783399176
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
CWS Virtual Con Panel Rewind - Inspired Ink #72 with Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts
14 Sep 2025
00:53:29
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This episode was a special live episode featuring Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #71 - Shelly Bond LIVE! Rewind Special
13 Sep 2025
01:25:42
It’s a holiday treat as we get to talk to the extraordinary and brilliant SHELLY BOND on TUESDAY December 10th 4PM PST / 7PM EST LIVE on our YOUTUBE channel! Tune in to ask your questions on comic book craft and editing!
https://www.youtube.com/@comixwellspring
You may know her as one of the top editors at DC/VERTIGO, her work with BLACK CROWN at IDW and her own publishing imprint OFF REGISTER.
She’s the “Modern Day Punk Rock Scott McCloud of Comic Book Editing” and has recently published FITH & GRAMMAR - the comic book editors secret handbook to making comics, and FAST TIMES IN COMIC BOOK EDITING Shelly’s memoirs of her time at Vertigo illustrated by a variety of comics artists.
Currently she’s promoting i-DOPPELGäNGER - Portrait of the Comic Book Editor in the 21st Century charts my rise and crawl, jump and fall, up and down the corporate ladder to running a small press with Philip Bond, my favorite comic book artist/husband.
IT'S ALSO LOADED WITH EDITING ADVICE on creating comics and avoiding the #1 True Editing Crime of All Time: The fear of finishing them.
Some of her credits include The Sandman, Shade, the Changing Man, Matt Wagner and Seagle's Sandman Mystery Theatre, Mike Allred's iZombie, Dean Motter's Terminal City, Paul Pope's Heavy Liquid, Willingham Fables, Ed Brubaker's Deadenders, David Lapham's Young Liars, Mike Carey's Lucifer, and Grant Morrison's The Invisibles.
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Check out Panels: The Comic Creator's Guidebook LIVE NOW! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comixwellspring/panels-the-comic-creators-guidebook?ref=4s4u42
We're BACK! With another episode featuring the owner/founder/creator of WHAM! Stand! They've helped you make the most out of your tabling set up, interviews, promotion, and SO MUCH MORE! We can't wait to talk about what new things WHAM! Stand has in store for us, a little history and of course some COMICS!
https://whamstand.co/
Hit subscribe and be part of the conversation—your questions and passion drive the indie comic community forward!
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #69 LIVE! - Sam Kusek The Head of Comics At Kickstarter!
12 Sep 2025
01:08:23
In this episode, we dive into the world of indie comics with Sam Kusek, Head of Comics at Kickstarter! Discover what sparked his love for comics, how he connected with Kickstarter, and why our platform is the ultimate choice for indie creators. We'll cover:
· Sam's journey into the comic realm and his path to Kickstarter · Why indie comic creators should choose Kickstarter over other platforms · New initiatives and features from Kickstarter that are set to benefit creators · The secrets behind getting that coveted "Projects We Love" badge · How Kickstarter balances indie creators with major publishers like Marvel, Boom Studios, and Skybound to spotlight the best projects · Strategies for indie creators to grow and succeed with their campaigns · A live Q&A session featuring questions from our newsletter and audience
PLUS, we're thrilled to announce our very first Kickstarter project: Panels – The Comic Creator’s Guidebook. Get ready to level up your creative journey and explore a comprehensive guide that will empower your comic-making process. Check it out here: Panels – The Comic Creator’s Guidebook
Join us for an episode packed with insights, inspiration, and innovative ideas designed to fuel your comic adventures. Hit subscribe and be part of the conversation—your questions and passion drive the indie comic community forward!
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
We have Matt Sardo the founder of IC3 here to talk to us about all the new and exciting things creators and fans can look forward to this year! With the con just DAYS away, we're getting more excited every hour that passes by.
Indie Creator Con March 15, 2025 10 am - 6 pm New Haven, CT 06515 ㅤ What to Expect: • 150+ comic book creators • Panels that matter, discussing topics relevant to indie creators. • Gift bags for the first 100 attendees. • Scavenger Hunt with an original art grand prize. • Portfolio reviews for aspiring creators. ㅤ Tickets are only $8 - Grab tickets below: https://www.indiecomicscreatorcon.com/ ㅤ IC3 is powered by @comixwellspring and part of the @comicartfans family.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://www.grekoprinting-comixwellspring.com/specs-templates/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DexzEpIU92LVlfEdmAUb2ihnIQZf_vEr/view
For any print questions, reach out to [sales@comixwellspring.com](mailto:sales@comixwellspring.com)
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Keith Gleason & Johnny C to talk about how to function and create as an indie comic book creator, why newsletters and podcasts are almost as vital as promoting on social media, and how they’ve created a strong indie community.
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Omari Malik to discuss how the world of music and comics can collide and have so many similarities, making art to find your true self and belong and exploring different ways of consuming to grow as a creator.
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Maddy Morps to talk about battling through social media and what it takes to stand out, developing a comic book community and the benefits of inspiring each other, and why DYI is the way to go so you can grow.
Follow Maddy Online: https://www.instagram.com/maddymorps/ https://www.instagram.com/xomikbuk/ https://maddymorps.com/
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink #82 - Mark Bell of Plague Doctor Press on Writing LGBTQ Stories & More!
18 Nov 2025
01:03:54
This week on Inspired Ink we have Mark Bell of Plague Doctor Press! Mark Bell is a comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing.
www.plaguedoctorpress.com
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Nick Burchard to discuss finding your style in comics and drawing, how different mediums can consistently inspire your comic book work, and finding success at cons and tabling events and more!
Follow Nick Online: https://www.tinyvikingdesigns.com/
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Returns! Today on the show Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Chris Anderson to discuss defining success in your artistic journey, what it takes to be a full time artist, and what introspective work you may need to do to find happiness in comics.
Follow Chris Online: https://linktr.ee/Cduck77?fbclid=PAAaYG64fYCUVINf2ydBs91Z59ny-NjOjAdphFIv-MCKj8p8SrHsms92_eErQ_aem_AWD-_7RDR2qT1Z5U1CrvShbkQ7cTJOtGbOYLwvxIMckX4IqDno09cl9JHSRNFyNNBpw
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Kasra Ghanbari to talk about the value and opportunities CAF is giving indie creator’s, how Kasra and his team are changing the landscape of what it means to be indie, and why community in any landscape is vital for success.
Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
For any print questions, reach out to sales@comixwellspring.com
Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Anton Blake to talk about mastering mixed media, the struggles and big rewards of completing any project, and the excitement of IC3!
Follow Anton Online: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_peculiar/ https://www.antonwblake.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYi79GNVUUcmO6HMU3ZxgW3xPiVCuTjJFiNf7qT8zMoQzq4sNntU6qoPr0_aem_Wr04SlbtTJ8FG18ZT7Nh3g
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Check out the Comix Wellspring Website: https://www.comixwellspring.com/
Comix Wellspring Global Comix: https://globalcomix.com/a/comix-wellspring-2
Check out our Blue Lined Paper! https://www.comixwellspring.com/cws-blue-lined-paper/
Use our prepress templates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxSC4XkpjDFD_dOmWOW9Xu8nG5FoNUZh
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on the experience of publishing and printing with CWS!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This panel was focused on podcasting and community within the comics space!
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CWS Virtual Con Panel - Inspired Ink with Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts
17 Dec 2024
00:53:29
Inspired Ink returns! This week the show is taking a break from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you a panel from our CWS Virtual Con earlier this year! This episode was a special live episode featuring Gabe Valentin and Alex Batts.
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Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ro Higashi to talk about what it’s like going from webtoons to print, how we as a community can highlight and support more women creators, and mastering your pitch.
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Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Braxton A. Cosby to talk about navigating large universes, bringing together your story, collaborating with other creators, and expanding into other mediums.
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Inspired Ink returns! This week on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Clavin Chambers to talk about running an independent publishing house, balancing convention and promoting with life, and what helps drive you as a creator to get work done.
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Inspired Ink #81 - Lance Lucero - Staying True To The Craft & Advice on Networking
11 Nov 2025
01:03:24
This week on Inspired ink we have Lance Lucero an independent, award winning filmmaker who shoots with real film and is also a independent comic book creator. We'll be talking about preserving craft with film and how it ties in to his comic book work, the balance of mediums and so much more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink returns! Today on the show, Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Adam Lemnah to talk about trusting in yourself when starting to create art, how important cons are even if you’re not making money, and how the indie comic revolution continues to grow and thrive.
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Ian Walker! They discuss finding the right platform to have fans fund your craft, the importance of consistency when creating, and finding a process that works best for your projects. All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
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We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Moonlair Studios! They discuss navigating the indie comic book world as a manga studio, the headspace when bouncing between projects, and staying in the manga realm in the Western world! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Erik Jones, the manager of Brandon's local comic shop, Four Color Fantasies! They discuss the importance of commitment, creating a positive environment, and how to get your books into shops! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
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We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with the Lucky 33 team to discuss the importance of collaboration, how improv informs their comics, and where they find inspiration! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Putting the team together 2:50 - Hip hop group 13:50 - Pushing Through Creative Adversity 17:00 - How Life Happens 20:00 - How Working with Others Sparks Creativity 28:00 - Improv Background 36:30 - Why Comics? 43:30 - Learning What to Cut 46:00 - Convention Thoughts 52:00 - TikTok Shop 56:30 - Life Inspiration in Books 1:01:00 - People Need Fun 1:08:00 - Final Sign Off
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
We're back with a new episode of Inspired Ink! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Joe Ellis to discuss the desire to create, crowdfunding approaches, and building relationships with artists! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Early Influences 4:00 - Storytelling Through Characters 10:00 - Realizing a Passion for Craft 15:00 - Creative Output 21:15 - Being Involved in the Indie Comic Community 25:27 - The Desire to Create 31:00 - Crowdfunding Approach 36:30 - Approaching Cons & People 48:45 - Dream Casting Trifecta 1:00:30 - Distribution 1:04:40 - Final Plugs
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Returns! We're back with new episodes every Tuesday! This week on the show, host Brandon Bloxdorf sits down with Brandon Ingram to discuss inspirations, conventions, and how indie will always be the future of comics! All that and much more on today's Inspired Ink.
TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Starting with Superheroes 3:30 - Formatting Kickstarters with Multiple Issues 6:50 - Unique Avenues for Promotion and Conventions 14:50 - Getting People to Your Table 25:00 - Conventions with Friends 35:20 - Comic Pricing & Convention Focuses 46:00 - Indie is Always the Future of Comics 50:00 - FCBD and Collaborating with Comic Shops 1:05:00 - Final Plugs
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies, and more!
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink 50 - Dan Hills - A Sit Down With Comix Wellspring CEO - Part 2
20 Jun 2024
00:53:48
Dan Hills talks about the future vision of CWS, what changes are already being implemented for our launch of the new site, what’s going on with pre-press, and how we will always be focused on our community. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 00:54 Having a Vision for the Future 07:22 Making Changes for the Future 17:56 The Importance of Pre-Press 32:58 Improvements Made for the Community 42:28 Uplifting the Community & Being Transparent
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep #50 - Dan Hills - A Sitdown With Comixwell Spring CEO
18 Jun 2024
00:58:16
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Achieving Balance 10:04 A Team That’s Truly Invested 14:17 Growing Pains & Moving 24:12 Building a Team from the Community 30:03 Refining the Process & Business Transitions 47:48 Looking Back in Hindsight
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep #49 - Al Acevedo - On How Being True To Yourself Brings The Greatest Rewards
30 May 2024
01:01:05
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator AL ACEVEDO joining us, and we talk about How finding communities can better any aspect of life, the influence that toy designing and animation has on comics, and how you can make things happen on your own if you truly want it enough.
TIMESTAMPS
01:02 Working Solo & Release Structure
10:25 Working on Thumbnails & Different Programs
18:03 How Animation, Heritage, & Identity Influences Work
33:00 Building Comics Community & Single Issues vs Trades
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We have creator Jonathan Hedrick on the show this week! We'll be talking about finding success in crowdfunding, substack, marketing to an audience overseas, and so much more!
https://linktr.ee/jonathanhedrick
Jonathan Hedrick is an American multi-published independent comic book writer currently living in Italy. His creator-owned titles include The Recount (Scout Comics), Space Cadet (Scoot!), Hyper/Aware (Source Point Press), Caffeinated Hearts (Source Point Press), and Freakshow Knight (Second Sight Publishing). He has contributed to several anthologies such as Lower Your Sights (Mad Cave Studios). He is also the writer for Dream Master at BlackBox Comics.
Footpath: Dangerous Nights: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonathanhedrick/footpath-dangerous-nights A link to the Kickstarter for Time Served #3 ("Visual Storytellers Comic Showcase 2025"): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bradscottart/visual-storytellers-comic-showcase-2025?ref=profile_created&category_id=250
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Inspired Ink Ep #48 - Wicked Tree Press - Anthologies, AI, & Active Creating
28 May 2024
01:04:04
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have creator Jessica Maison of Wicked Tree Press joining us this
week! We talk about balancing creative endeavors from film, prose, and comics, what AI could mean for our future, and why anthologies are an amazing approach for indie creators. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Books to Film to Comics
09:23 Mary Shelley’s School For Monsters
17:08 Prose Writing Influence
21:46 Working with Artists & Finding the Right Medium for a Story
28:00 Benefits of Anthologies and Understanding Collaboration
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Inspired Ink #47 - JaVon Stokes - Values of Being A Comic Book Creator
23 May 2024
01:04:05
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Javon Stokes of Visually Stoked media joining us. We talk about how educational programs can be a boot camp for creators, the values you should hold as you table, and the discipline you must have and the rewards it will deliver. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:09 Timespan Creating Comics & How School Helped 09:58 Building Discipline 19:56 The Importance of Being Kind 29:49 Visually Stoked Media & Finding Success 38:59 Filtering Fundamentals Through Your Head 47:47 How to Share Your Work with Fans 57:27 2024 Outlook
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Inspired Ink #46 - Kristian Herrera - Why Story Structure Is The Vital Blueprint For Great Comics
21 May 2024
01:15:43
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have author Kristain Herrera joining us! We talk about writing craft and how working through story structure in each issue can greatly elevate your story, why it’s great to work with collaborators and how they can bring out the best of your story idea, and how pulling from others can inspire your ideas. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Starting in Comics 11:40 Creating a fully realized world 19:37 Building Collaborations & Establishing Story Rules 25:19 Writing Origins 32:50 Learning more elements of comics 38:54 A Welcoming Community & Repetition Helping 50:25 Comics take a long time 54:54 Finding a different approach to comics 1:06:09 Finding exciting creative avenues 1:11:19 2024 Outlook
Find Kristian Online: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/YesThatKristian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesthatkristian/
Check out Kristian’s Website: https://kristianherrera.com
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Inspired Ink #45 - Starside Comic - Creative Growing Pains & The Value of Collaboration
16 May 2024
01:00:00
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have Dylan and Lane from the book Starside! We talk about their approach to cons that aren’t focused on cons & why they love cons like IC3, what it’s like to go through creative growing pains, and the importance of caring for your supporting audience. All this and SO much more on today’s inspired Ink!
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Inspired Ink #44 - Morgan Herron - On Setting Goals & Pushing Through Until Finding Success
14 May 2024
01:07:26
Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Morgan Herron joining us! We talk about how Saturday Morning cartoons influence comic book art, why you should always be excited about the work you produce, and how standing out can strike a chord with audiences. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Getting Into Comics From a Young Age
07:28 Inking Techniques & Limiting Yourself to Breed Creativity
12:06 Process Breakdown & Making Sure to Start
23:00 Balancing Comics & Daily Life
31:15 Finding the Artistic Process & Your Own Tastes
37:29 Inspiration Behind Stories & Pushing Through Adversity
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Inspired Ink Ep 43 - Amanda Semler - Finding Jobs That Fuel Your Creative Career
09 May 2024
01:14:54
We talk about avenues to explore to become a self-sufficient artist, why a day job might help your creativity, and what success means as an independent creator. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Early Inspirations & Translating Movie Sets to Comics 12:23 Using Mixed Media & Storyboarding in Film and TV 22:21 Artistic Inspirations & Finding Art 30:00 Nailing Down Projects 38:04 Producing Books in Different Formats & Tabling at Cons 49:40 Knowing When Art is Ready, Finding Success, and Balancing Other Work 1:01:15 Pushing Through Rejection 1:10:00 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep 42 - Frank Martin - The Process of Branding & Expanding As a Writer
07 May 2024
00:59:23
This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the convention experience 11:20 Why to choose crowdfunding and creative output 22:00 Pushing through creative barriers and story inspiration 31:00 The creative process 40:00 The importance of continuing to create 51:40 Starting advice 55:45 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep 41 - Clara Meath - On Mastering Focus & Balancing Creativity
02 May 2024
01:03:28
This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:04 Balancing projects 04:44 Printing options 10:37 Shifting headspaces & No breaks 22:11 Tabling approach & Developing social skills 37:56 Working through burnout & Creative Process 52:37 Process breakdown 59:11 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep #40 - Tony Wolf - Pursuing Passions Relentlessly & Finding Success
30 Apr 2024
01:23:42
This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator.
TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert 14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time 26:50 Doing things for yourself and finding success 41:50 Involvement in Cosmic Lion and finding community 1:08:30 2024 Outlook
Find Tony Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonywolfness/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tonywolfness
Check out Tony’s Website: https://www.tonywolfactor.com/blog.html Al Davis did more than just win as the Raiders Owner and General Manager I CBS Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGyETsqumVQ
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep #39 - Tony McMillen - On Creating A Signature Style
24 Apr 2024
00:55:53
On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 11:00 Pushing through your own barriers & evolving 24:00 Creating on a long timeline and the ebbs and flows of output 33:30 Freedom in Indie Comics and inspirations 51:30 2024 Outlook
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
We have Anthony Iannaccio aka Tony Nacho of the book SUPERGUY joining us tonight! We'll be talking all about his creative endeavors, New York Comic Con, and so much more!
Anthony Iannaccio is a Bronx-born-and-raised writer looking to make a name for himself in the comic book world with a blend of comedy and sci-fi. He's previously worked on the WWE writing team, dabbled in stand-up and sketch comedy, and currently co-hosts and produces the comedic comic book podcast Comics and Chronic.
Links: https://linktr.ee/mrtonynacho Superguy #2 pre-launch page on Kickstarter
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep 38 - Dan Mendoza - Pulling From Animation & Shaping Your OWN Path
23 Apr 2024
01:06:21
Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Involvement with CWS 05:12 Origins in comics 10:45 Animation to comics & artistic influences 15:20 The need to work on things vs burnout 19:00 Creating an imprint 29:40 Running a business, conventions, and checking ego 49:00 Diversifying characters and audience 1:01:00 2024 Outlook
Find Dan online: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ARTofDANMENDOZA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StillIllComics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofdanmendoza
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Brandon Bloxdorf is the creator of the publishing imprint and podcast Apollo City Comics and an indie comic book creator of titles including Teenage Babylon, Fake Your Death, various anthologies and more!
Inspired Ink Ep #37 - Anna Peterson - Bridging The Gap Between Television and Comics
19 Apr 2024
00:45:42
Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics.
TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Solo workflow management 04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics 08:47 The pace of comic production & crowdfunding mindset 12:25 Structuring a story 16:30 Origin of Rifters and creating characters 20:55 Fine-tuning dialogue 24:00 Design process and animation hopes 29:00 Future stories and balancing projects 32:50 Lettering experience 37:20 Character designs and coloring 42:10 2024 Outlook
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Inspired Ink Ep 36 - Rick Lopez - The Artist's Guide To The Galaxy
28 Mar 2024
01:02:29
We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere 04:15 Artistic inspiration 07:45 Early comic inspirations 16:45 Artists to study 18:45 Finding balance on the page 22:00 Balancing work and creative work 24:45 Working traditionally 32:00 Figuring out the process 40:00 Other projects 51:00 Staying motivated 57:55 2024 Outlook
Find Rick online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomdazed/ https://www.instagram.com/nextpanelpress/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_DOOMdazed
Check out Rick’s website: https://doomdazed.bigcartel.com/
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Inspired Ink #35 - Melissa Capriglione - Indie Insight On Agents And Publishing Houses
26 Mar 2024
00:50:58
This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink!
TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Pitching a graphic novel 06:20 Working with editors and agents 09:00 Deciding to take a book to a publisher 12:00 Royalties and advances process 15:45 Finding an agent 19:30 Pros of major and indie publishing 26:00 The Creation process 33:30 Original artistic inspiration 38:40 LGBTQ+ in comics 45:30 The importance of creating for yourself 48:20 2024 Outlook
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