We all have creative peaks and valleys. How can we maximize the good times and minimize the bad? Also, what are Dave and Brad's favorite comics from outside the US?

How important is rebranding after a series of unsuccessful ventures? Also, how does one get their comic translated into another language — and why?

What's in a (pen) name? Plenty! We'll talk about finding the right nom for your plume. Plus... is it OK to use DR. in a word balloon?

Dave has some thoughts on AI. And Brad hates to stretch. That's it. That's the show.

Scott Kurtz is on the show to talk about the release of his new book, "Table Titans Club," and his pivot from self-publishing to traditional publishing.

Kickstarter delivers on Discovery in a big way. So would it be wise to use it to replace our failing social media platforms?

TikTok and Instagram reels are moving to the forefront of social media. Is it time to learn animation so you can promote your webcomic?

Every once in a while, someone asks if it's possible actually to make a living in comics. It's a fair question, and it deserves an honest answer.

A listener asks if they should write one big, successful comic or several mediocre ones. We have a bigger question: What makes you think you have a choice?! Also, it turns out the whole "Substack nazi" thing was yet another case of Platform Panic.

BE ADVISED: We'll be discussing issues like death and dying in this episode. Dave turns fifty years old, and it has us talking about cartooning in the second half of one's life. And we're not the only ones asking existential questions. Our first question asker is worried that they're not going to have time to work on all of their ideas in one lifetime! Finally, we break down Wacom's troubling use of AI art in a promotional image!

We often advise that beginners write a few short stories to sharpen their comics-making skills before they tackle that 200-page epic that they're burning to produce! But how do you write a short story? Today's show offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide! Use this blueprint to participate in the ComicLab Short Story Challenge!

Brad is trying out a new platform — Subsack. But that comes with a whole new learning curve — and more than a few ethical issues!

One of our most often-requested topics is "How do I start a webcomic?" We're going to give you some step-by-step instructions — updated for the new year!

Better late than never, Brad learns to share. On social media, that is. And, using what he learned after weeks of analysis, he has a challenge for you: Try — just try — to find something worth sharing on social media.

Veteran cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar look back on their predictions for 2023. They nailed a few and failed a few!

While we were at the National Cartoonists Society Rueben Awards Weekend, we stopped cartoonists and asked them one question: When you need to spark creativity — and nothing is happening — how do you find ideas? Today's show is a compilation of those responses.

Patreon unveiled a free membership tier, and it's really throwing a monkey wrench into things.

Dave brings in a new concept for the holidays — declaring organizational bankruptcy.

Referring to current events may give your comic an edge today, but it can also make your work harder for future generations to enjoy. Also, now that YouTube offers monetization, will people switch from Patreon?

A ComicLab listener would like his friends to give him feedback on his comic — and he wants them to subscribe to his Patreon to do it.

Is it wise to exploit parasocial relationships to get more Patreon backers?

Patreon has unveiled a massive update to its service, and we'll discuss it all: The good, the bad, and that ugly, ugly logo.

Sure, making comics is fun, but do we ever do serious work, like painting, sculpting, or other classical art forms?