Episodes
Stephanie Cooke and Dan Berry chat about going freelance, working with others and the importance (or not) of tools.
In addition to writing and editing, Stephanie also runs Creator Resource, which is an excellent site that collects a treasure trove of information all about the comics industry. Totally worth jumping in. There's a Patreon for Creator Resource too!
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Published 04/15/21
Eleri Harris and Dan Berry talk all about having a multi-faceted career, the role of truth in journalism, information & explanation and how the world works.
Consider signing up to join The Nib's membership program, The Inkwell from $4 a month.
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Published 04/09/21
This episode is a bit of a break from the norm, with Danielle Corsetto and Dan Berry discussing approaches to teaching. This mainly takes the form of Danielle asking Dan's opinion on various aspects of being an arts educator, from confidence, to expertise, to grades, to tone of voice and more.
The course in Denmark we both taught on is the Graphic Storytelling course at The Animation Workshop, Via University in Viborg. It is exceptionally good and I am always very impressed with what they...
Published 04/07/21
MariNaomi and Dan Berry talk about applying lessons learned from autobiography to fiction, characters as catharsis and burning out.
Consider supporting Mari on Patreon here.
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Published 03/25/21
Rachael Smith and Dan Berry talk about drawing comics in quarantine, what agents do and how much of yourself you give away.
Rachael's book Quarantine Comix can be preordered in the UK here and in the USA here.
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Published 03/18/21
Dapo Adeola and Dan Berry chat about the difference between character design and illustration, the joy of linework and being kind to yourself.
We talk about Dapo's journey into publishing, and his experience of arts education in the UK's university system. If are a student studying art or design in the UK and any of the things that Dapo talks about is affecting or has affected you or someone you know, feel free to get in touch with Dan for advice.
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Published 03/11/21
Richard Short and Dan Berry take about having a streamlined process, understanding your characters and not letting them die.
Richard has a new book, Haway Man, Klaus! coming out soon through Breakdown Press, and it can be preordered here.
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Published 03/04/21
Christine Larsen and Dan Berry talk about tools, finding a style and finding a voice. Christine has a Patreon, check it out!
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Published 02/22/21
Campbell Whyte and Dan Berry chat about shifting styles to stay excited with a project, the intention behind the work and the purpose of practice.
Check out Campbell's website, Instagram, twitter and comics school; Milk-Tooth!
Published 02/08/21
Lizzie Kaye of Cast Iron Books and Dan Berry chat about publishing, editing, having something to say and a leap, a push and a stubborn stomp.
Published 01/29/21
Keef Knight, Gentleman Cartoonist and Dan Berry chat about stepping back, working solo vs working as part of a team and drawing funny pictures.
Check out Keef's Patreon!
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Published 01/24/21
Paul Savage and Dan Berry chat about comedy, comics, Dan's problem with puns and being a full-time uncle.
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There's a sale on Dan's store until the end of January - 20% off!
Published 01/14/21
Chris Gooch and Dan Berry chat about the making of Chris' new book Under Earth (available from Top Shelf and your local independent book store), rules for future-proofing and the mechanics of dread and suspense in films.
Buy Chris' other books direct here.
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Published 12/17/20
John Allison and Dan Berry talk about sleep, enduring a terrible year and get very deep into talking about swearing.
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Published 12/10/20
Hannah Berry returns to talk to Dan about the recent Comics Creators Survey that she put into motion, unions, what doesn't get taught and pulling teeth.
Please check out the Society of Authors Comics Creators Network. You can even get 20% off membership fees with the code COMICS20. Good stuff, highly recommended.
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Or alternatively, buy Dan a coffee at Ko-Fi.
Published 12/03/20
Sam Hardacre and Dan Berry talk about getting started drawing comics, parenthood, mortality and process.
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Published 11/26/20
Hannah Eaton and Dan Berry chat about folk horror, diagrammatic plots, the crossover between comedy and comics and mystery nibs.
Buy Hannah's book from Myriad Editions or from your local independent bookshop.
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Published 11/20/20
In the 200th episode of Make It Then Tell Everybody, the tables are turned and Dan is interviewed by Adventure Cartoonist Lucy Bellwood, who brings a previously unheard level of professionalism to this podcast. Lucy talks to Dan about career transitions, lessons from the last 8 years of the podcast, his role as an educator and working through a competitive bracket in which the most absurd nautical term is finally, definitively chosen.
Dan has a new book available! Buy it here!
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Published 10/29/20
Emma Evans and Dan Berry talk about making comics during a pandemic, creative processes and running a kickstarter campaign.
Check out Emma's book on etsy here.
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Published 10/23/20
Chris Baldie and Dan Berry talk about kickstarter, style and Parisian rooftops.
Check out the kickstarter for Chris's book We Said Goodbye to Gravity!
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Published 09/24/20
Zoe Thorogood and Dan Berry chat about Zoe's process, coming to terms with imperfection and intense schedules.
Check out Zoe's new book from Avery Hill, The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott.
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Published 09/17/20
Joe Latham and Dan Berry talk about his process, the story that sits in your subconscious and manipulating your reader.
Check out Joe's Kickstarter for Haru Part 2!
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Published 09/10/20
Woodrow Phoenix returns to the podcast to talk about commercial art, teaching, narrative storytelling and cars.
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Published 08/29/20
In part 2 of their conversation, Tony Cliff and Dan Berry talk about software, hardware and get grumpy about subscription models.
Tony has a new book out called Let's Get Sleepy!
This episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order!
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Published 08/20/20
In part 1 of their conversation, Tony Cliff and Dan Berry talk about how you make money making graphic novels, the joy and terror of DIY and not getting in your own way.
Here's the tweet thread that Tony was alluding to in this chat.
Tony has a new book out called Let's Get Sleepy!
This episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order!
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Published 08/20/20