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How to Write a Marvel Novel with author Neil Kleid – (X-Men Phoenix Chase)

Marvel Comics makes more than comic books. They have a long, rich history with prose novels that help extend and expand their comic book universe. […]

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Four Types of Story Conflict – Writing Comics

Stories require conflict to keep readers and audiences engaged. These conflicts make stories exciting. We unpack the four types of conflict that you will traditionally […]

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REJECTED – How to Deal with Rejection for Comic Writers and Artists

You will pitch. You will be rejected. This episode Buddy Scalera (Marvel Comics writer) and Mike Fasolo (Robot Chicken television writer) talk about rejection and […]

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How to Document Your Goals | Comic Creators in 2023

The start of the new year is an ideal time for you to consider what you want to accomplish that calendar year. You can review […]

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How to Plan Your Goals Using the SMART Method for Comic Creators

Planning your goals for the year can be challenging and intimidating. It may seem like everyone knows how to plan smart goals. It’s a good […]

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  • CBS|Live 3/30/23 8 PM – Live Trivia – 15 in 30 – Test Your Comics Knowledge May 30, 2023
  • IDW Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich Interview May 22, 2023
  • Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum on “Minor Threats” by Dark Horse Comics May 15, 2023
  • How to Write a Marvel Novel with author Neil Kleid – (X-Men Phoenix Chase) May 9, 2023
  • AI: What Comic Creators Need to Know Now – State of Artificial Intelligence in Comics & Storytelling May 3, 2023
  • What We’re Reading, Watching, Listening To – Recommendations from Buddy & Mike April 27, 2023
  • Inside the New Joe Kubert School with Anthony Marques April 18, 2023
  • Bridging the Tangible and Non-Tangible with NFTs – NFT.NYC 2023 – Buddy Scalera April 13, 2023
  • D.G. Chichester (Daredevil writer, former Marvel editor) – Returning to Comics after a Hiatus April 11, 2023
  • Four Types of Story Conflict – Writing Comics April 4, 2023
  • REJECTED – How to Deal with Rejection for Comic Writers and Artists March 28, 2023
  • Buddy Scalera at Big Apple Comicon 3/25/23 (Saturday Only) March 24, 2023
  • How to Recommend Comics to Non Comic Readers March 21, 2023
  • How To Get Published in an Anthology w/Editor James Aquilone March 7, 2023
  • Brian Michael Bendis – Discusses the Dark Horse GN “Fortune & Glory” about Hollywood & Comics February 27, 2023
  • How to Letter a Comic Book Page – Darren Sanchez, Editor February 26, 2023
  • 17 Years of Creating Independent Comics – Featuring Mike Dolce February 21, 2023
  • How to Script a Short Film for YouTube February 7, 2023
  • How to Define Character Conflicts for Comic Book Writers January 31, 2023
  • How to Use Motion Graphics for Kickstarter w/Vince Vaitiekunas & PLugo Arts January 24, 2023
  • How to Document Your Goals | Comic Creators in 2023 January 14, 2023
  • How to Plan Your Goals Using the SMART Method for Comic Creators January 4, 2023
  • How to 2023 for Comic Creators – Goal Planning January 3, 2023
  • Milestone: 300 Followers on YouTube! December 23, 2022
  • Holiday Gifts for Comic Book Creators – Ideas for Writers & Artists December 21, 2022
  • Outlining Strategies for the Scattered Mind – Writing Comics Cathy Kirch December 9, 2022
  • Movie Director S. Craig Zahler (Dragged Across Concrete) on his Dark Horse Graphic Novel December 5, 2022
  • CBS|Live 11/29 8PM EST – Writing Strategies w/RobAnderSin & Cathy Kirch November 29, 2022
  • CBS|Live 11/22/22 8PM EST – Ray Bradburry EC Comics Editor Mike Catron (Fantagraphics) November 22, 2022
  • Networking for Comic Creators w/Darryl Banks & Michael S. Katz – Host Ruth Morrison November 15, 2022
  • Marketing & Social Media for Comic Creators November 6, 2022
  • Cliffhangers: Writing Page Turners in Comic Books November 1, 2022
  • Facing Pages & Page Numbering for Writing Comic Books November 1, 2022
  • Halloween Comics for Spooky Reading October 31, 2022
  • James B. Emmett – New Sr. Editor at Mad Cave Studios October 17, 2022
  • CBS|Live 10/11 8PM EST – NYCC ’22 Recap Part 1 October 11, 2022
  • NYCC 2022 – Educational Panels (Updated 10/4/22) October 5, 2022
  • CBS|Live 9/27 8PM EST – Gamal Hennessy on Creator Contracts + NYCC ’22 Panels Update September 26, 2022
  • Focus on Fasolo: Everything You Wanted to Know About Mike Fasolo (But Were Afraid to Ask!) September 5, 2022
  • What You Learn From Writing A Book about Batman! with Ruth Morrison August 23, 2022
  • CBS|Live – 8/16/22 8 PM EST – Rob Andersin of BackerPause Discusses Kickstarter Crowdsourcing for Comic Creators August 16, 2022
  • What Comic Creators Can Learn from The Breakfast Club (1885) – Story Analysis August 7, 2022
  • She-Hulk Breaks 4th Wall – Storytelling on the Page August 2, 2022
  • Post-Con Tips for Comic Creators July 26, 2022
  • CBS|Live – Mad Cave Editors Lauren Hitzhusen & Chas! Pangburn July 18, 2022
  • CBS|Live – How Marvel Comics Helped Launch Star Wars in 1977 July 12, 2022
  • CBS at EternalCon 2022 in NY | Panels, Portfolio Reviews July 2, 2022
  • CBS|Live – NFT.NYC – What We Learned at the Web3 NFT Conference June 28, 2022
  • CBS|Live – Original Vertigo Editors Shelly Bond, Tom Peyer, Alisa Kwitney June 14, 2022
  • CBS|Live – Summer Con Strategies for Comic Creators June 7, 2022
  • CBS|Live | Jessi Sheron Artist “The Sea In You” Kickstarter for All-Ages GN – Ruth Morrison & Mike Fasolo May 30, 2022
  • CBS|Live 5/24/2022 8:00 PM EST | Sam Sattin’s $120k Kickstarter for Unico – Ruth Morrison & Mike Fasolo May 22, 2022
  • Legendary Editor Shelly Bond on “Hey, Amateur” book & Editing an Anthology May 16, 2022
  • CBS|Live | Visual Storytelling in Jimmy’s Bastards from AfterShock by Garth Ennis & Russ Braun May 10, 2022
  • CBS|Live 5/3/22 8:00 PM EST | NFT Drop + Mad Cave Studios Talent Search  May 3, 2022
  • CBS|Live | Batman: Killing Joke Visual Storytelling Discussion  April 26, 2022
  • CBS|Live Nic Osborn | Valiant NFTs w/Buddy Scalera, Mike Ponce April 18, 2022
  • CBS|Live Alisa Kwitney, comic writer w/Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo April 11, 2022
  • How to Write a Follow-Up Email April 6, 2022
  • Comic Book School Creators Evan Scale and A. A. Rubin Take Independent Comix Creator Award for “Best Sequential Layout” March 30, 2022
  • CBS|Live 3/29/2022 8:00 PM – Nate Cosby, comic writer w/Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo March 29, 2022
  • CBS|Live 3/22/2022 8:00 PM – Guest Host Ruth Morrison Interviews Emmy-Winning Mike Fasolo March 21, 2022
  • CBS|Live 3/15/2022 8:00 PM – Paul Castiglia, comic writer w/Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo March 14, 2022
  • CBS Assembly 3/18/22 – 8:00 PM Live March 13, 2022
  • CBS|Live 3/1/2022 8:00 PM – Mark Irwin, Mad Cave Studios w/Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo February 27, 2022
  • CBS|Live 2/8/2022 8:00 PM – Unions, Image, Action Lab – Comics Business with Buddy & Mike February 8, 2022
  • Setting 2022 Goals for Comic Book Creators February 1, 2022
  • CBS|Live 2/1/2022 8:00 PM – Kickstarting an Anthology | James Aquilone, Buddy Scalera, Mike Fasolo February 1, 2022
  • CBS|Live 12/25/2021 8:00 PM – Getting Onto The Forums January 25, 2022
  • CBS|Live 12/21/2021 8:00 PM – Making of Judas Priest Graphic Novel | Brian Pulido, Neil Kleid, Rantz Hoseley December 20, 2021
  • 6 Great Gift Ideas for Comic Book Creators December 19, 2021
  • CBS|Live: 12/14/2021 Sean Chen – Instagram for Comic Book Creators December 13, 2021
  • CBS|Live 12/07/2021 Ben Dunn of Antarctic Press & Ninja High School w/Rob AnderSin December 5, 2021
  • CBS|Live – Thanksgiving and Post-Holiday Leftovers (videos) December 2, 2021
  • Story Breakdown Guide: Overview by Marvel Editor Darren Sanchez October 25, 2021

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    • Book 3: Men & Boys
    • Book 4: Creating Comics Start to Finish
    • Book 5: Colossal Collection of Action Poses
    • Book 6: Essential Photo Reference: People & Poses
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