Dream Catcher Surprise | Part 1 of 2 | Anitha Krishnan - Episode 071

Abandoned Beauty, Silly Sports | Part 2 of 2 | Michael Barron - Episode 074

In Part II of our discussion with Michael Barron, we cover the creative and marketing benefits of creating series versus one-shot stories in the comics and novel industries, the self-contained nature of one-shots and acknowledges the marketing power of longer series, the challenges of finding a personal creative voice, avoiding over-attachment to specific projects, and the evolving dynamics of engaging readers in the digital age. 00:00 The Appeal of One-Shots and Series in Comics 02:14 Kickstarter Strategies for Comic Creators 04:03 The Importance of Finishing Projects 07:52 Finding Your Voice as a Writer 15:30 Challenges in Reading and Writing Education 24:02 The Impact of Social Media on Reading Habits 30:14 Adapting Comics to Digital Formats 42:45 Manga's Popularity and Reboot Memories 49:28 Pandemic Reflections and Workplace Changes 52:50 Comic Creation and Final Thoughts -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

Abandoned Beauty, Silly Sports | Part 1 of 2 | Michael Barron - Episode 073

In Part I of our conversation with Michael Barron we talk about Michael's background in speculative fiction and horror, including his one-shot comic 'Secret Lives of Demon Hunters' and topics like writing, pacing, and structuring both short stories and comic series. 00:00 Welcome to Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 03:07 Generating Comic Prompts 07:12 Plotting the Comic Panels 19:22 Michael's Writing Journey and Projects 28:51 Introduction to Writing Short Stories 35:01 Journaling and Writing Techniques 40:20 Character Development in Stories 48:40 Pacing and Structure in Writing 55:16 Marketing and Selling Comics -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

Dream Catcher Surprise | Part 2 of 2 | Anitha Krishnan - Episode 072

In part II of our discussion with Anitha, we talk about the creative processes, struggles, and strategies for maintaining productivity. Plus anecdotes about aging, family life, and the challenge of keeping energy levels high as we grow older while juggling the practical side of building a writing career, emphasizing the importance of a mailing list. 00:00 The Challenge of Writing Daily 02:31 Finding the Right Writing Environment 09:45 The Influence of Childhood Reading 14:13 The World of Comics and Graphic Novels 28:39 Navigating the Publishing Industry 33:53 Building an Audience and Marketing Strategies 38:33 Dealing with Unsubscribes 50:20 The Fragmented World of Indie Publishing 53:03 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

Dream Catcher Surprise | Part 1 of 2 | Anitha Krishnan - Episode 071

In part I of our conversation with Anitha Krishnan to the podcast! Together, we combine a couple of prompts for a really fun page while we talk about the creative process behind comic book creation, collaborative brainstorming, and artistic execution. Find Anitha's work at https://thedreampedlar.com and her YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/⁨@TheDreamPedlar⁩ 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 02:02 Anitha's Writing Journey and Inspirations 04:05 Exploring Today's Prompts 14:19 Plotting the Comic: From Dream to Reality 29:16 Balancing Creativity and Entrepreneurship 34:27 Balancing Crowdfunding and Productivity 36:36 Comic Panel Discussion 54:51 Personal Journeys into Comics and Writing -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

Sound of Thunder, Secret Whisper | Part 2 of 2 | Colton Hensley - Episode 070

Join us for Part II of our conversation with Colton Hensley as we discuss the challenges & rewards of creating indie comics and the struggle between maintaining artistic integrity & catering to audience demands. Colton shares his process and goals, contrasting the solitary nature of novel-writing with the collaborative effort of comic creation. 00:00 Balancing Market Demands and Creative Vision 04:28 Collaborating with Artists and Editors 27:57 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing 33:46 Traditional vs. Indie Publishing 37:15 Comic Book Delays and Audience Reactions 39:57 The Multiverse and Canon in Media 50:41 TV Show Recommendations and Discussions 56:07 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com