Today I share some of the things I’m working on as we lead up to Kids Read Comics 2011 and use it as a demonstration of the many realms of concern that will face you as you begin your own
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Author: Jerzy Drozd
Teaching Artist and Cartoonist. He/him. When life is feeling heavy, I enjoy creating and sharing stories of cute heroes showing extraordinary courage.
Thunder Punch Daily 125 – Updates From the Road
Not much of an essay this time, but a series of updates on some projects I’ve been working on for Kids Read Comics and Comics Are Great! Also, fighting a cold. Subscribe through iTunes RSS http://jdrozd.com/wp-content/audio/tpd125.mp3Podcast: Play in new window
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Thunder Punch Daily 124 – Partnering
Today I share some big news from a meeting I had this afternoon, and offer some thoughts on avoiding brand cannibalism, picking battles, and how partnerships might work between an independent content creator and local businesses. Subscribe through iTunes RSS
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Thunder Punch Daily 123 – 5 Years From Now
Today I share some thoughts about how I’ve learned to deal with failure a little better than in years past by watching the present as if it’s 5 years from now. It not only helps you laugh at your blunders,
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Thunder Punch Daily 122 – Interacting with an Audience, Pt 2: Fandom
In part two of my audio essay in response to a recent thread in the A&S forum, I discuss my thoughts on “fandom” and whether or not a creator should treat all fans equally. Throughout my talk I highlight some
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Thunder Punch Daily 121 – Interacting with an Audience, Pt 1: Authenticity
Today I begin what will likely be a multi-part series in responding to a thread in the forums begun by Rene van Belzen. How do you deal with an audience? If we’re sharing online, we’re bound to accrue an audience
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Thunder Punch Daily 120 – ALA Unconference
Today I share some thoughts on opportunities open to independent comics creators, having just attended an ALA “Unconference” in Ann Arbor. If you haven’t thought about getting your books into libraries before, I think I have some observations that will
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Thunder Punch Daily 119 – Justice Heroes
Inspired by the rage I felt when I read about a new Zorro film (shared by Jon David Guerra), I rant a little bit about the value of the Justice Hero, or better yet, the Smiling Justice Hero. A revisiting
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Thunder Punch Daily 118 – Nothing to Fear but…
Today I share a few thoughts in response to a thread in the Art & Story forum about the dreary state of Direct Market publishing. Is it a sign of stormy weather for comics, or is it an opportunity for
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Thunder Punch Daily 117 – The Art of Conversation
Today I share an exercise I’ve used in my classrooms to teach some vital comics storytelling skills. By drawing a conversation sequence, we explore moment choices, scenery, emotional context, acting moments, and best of all, word balloon placement! Also mentioned
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