Podcast Episodes

Paper Wings + Oatley Academy at Denver Comic Con!

Denver Comic Con is just a week away and I couldn’t be more excited! This year, I’ll be joined by my Painting Drama students Allyson Kelley, AJ Nazzaro and Shawna JC Tenney at The Oatley Academy Booth I-10 in Artists’ Alley! You’ll also be able to meet your fellow Wingerz AJ Young (a.k.a. “Stewped”) and [...]

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Interview With Ryan Woodward, Creator Of ‘Bottom Of The Ninth’ (Part 1) :: PWP #24

“I’ve always been kind of an opportunist. You have to be when you’re an artist.” -Ryan Woodward Ryan Woodward makes his living working as a story board artist on some of the coolest movies of our time (including Whedon’s Avengers and a couple of Spider-man films) while producing personal projects like his tear-jerking animated short Thought [...]

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Interview With Marvel Studios Storyboard Artist Justin Copeland: PWP #23

“You’re not a professional because somebody pays you to draw. You have to turn your mind toward professionalism.” In this episode, we interview one of Chris’ best buddies in the industry – Justin Copeland – storyboard artist for Marvel Studios. Justin is working on the new Avengers cartoon for Disney XD. He tells us the [...]

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How To Gather Healthy Critique Groups & Collaborators :: PWP #22

The fastest way to an artist’s heart is to criticize their work. That is, if your intent is to break the artist’s heart. We all have baggage from failed collaborations and scars from harsh critiques. But without healthy critiques and collaborators, you’ll never grow – as an artist, as a storyteller or as a person. [...]

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Interview With Brian McDonald: Storytelling Guru, Author of ‘Invisible Ink’ & ‘The Golden Theme’ :: PWP #21

“Everybody’s looking for the elevator. There is no elevator. You have to climb the mountain.” -Brian McDonald Brian McDonald wrote the two best books on storytelling that I have ever read. (I have read a lot of books about storytelling.) ‘Invisible Ink’ will equip you as a storyteller. ‘The Golden Theme’ will give you a [...]

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C2E2 2012 Interviews: Katie Cook, Bryan Glass, Comfort Love & Adam Withers and MORE! :: PWP #20

C2E2 2012 was a BLAST! Lora landed some inspiring interviews with ‘Gronk’ creator Katie Cook, ‘Mice Templar’ co-creator Bryan Glass and ‘Shi’ creator Billy Tucci. Lora also met up with a few of our own ‘Wingerz’ to hear their pitches! So exciting! Comfort Love & Adam Withers were there to share some more of their [...]

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How To Write Comics That Engage Your Audience :: PWP #19

In this episode, listen to Lora and Chris discuss the biggest problem in comics and what you can do about it. Press PLAY to hear them discuss: – What makes an compelling character. – How to keep the middle of your story interesting. – What you can do to improve your writing today. – How [...]

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Listener Questions Answered :: PWP #18

In this episode, listen to Lora and Chris announce big news– both in their personal projects and the future of Paper Wings. Then they answer YOUR listener questions. Press PLAY to hear them answer: How do you deal with the fear of rejection? When is too late to start a personal project? How do you [...]

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Creator Interview with Comfort Love and Adam Withers :: PWP #17

In this episode, listen to Lora and Chris interview 2-time Harvey Award Nominees, Indy Comics creators Comfort Love and Adam Withers. Press PLAY to hear them discuss: the future of comics… and how to survive in the changes… why they gave up on their dream to work for Marvel or DC… why showing at conventions [...]

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How to Make Money from Your Comic (Part 2) :: PWP #16

Are you slaving over free content for your audience? Do your fans crave more from you? Chris and Lora explore ways to engage your audience and turn a profit in this second installment on monetizing your comic! Press PLAY and listen to Chris and Lora discuss how you can: Prepare to sell the movie rights… Make [...]

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How to Make Money From Your Comic (Part 1) :: PWP #15

In a Paper Wings first, Chris and Lora jump in on the discussion about making money from your comic! Is it possible to change the ratio of freelance work to personal work in your life? To make your comic pay for itself? Press PLAY and listen to Chris and Lora discuss how you can: Never pay [...]

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How To Pick Your Next Personal Project :: PWP #14

Are you doing multiple personal projects at once? Or WANT to do a webcomic, short film, picture book or app but are stuck in the idea phase? Press PLAY and listen to Chris and Lora discuss: Why you should consider your dream goal when picking a personal project… How to pick which of your ideas has [...]

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