The paths to success in both mainstream and independent/ “creator-owned” comics are beginning to converge. In this episode Chris and Lora share their perspectives about how a personal, creator-owned project can serve both types of careers. They explain how a winning comic pitch is about the creator just as much as it is about the […]
Ten Steps To A Winning Portfolio (Part 2) :: PWP #4
The Paper Wings Podcast continues! We’re excited to post our final portfolio episode: 10 STEPS TO A WINNING PORTFOLIO (part two). How should the context of your portfolio shape the content? What are the benefits of making your portfolio disposable? How can cutting pieces rather than adding pieces make your portfolio stronger? Where should you […]
How NOT To Arrange A Meeting With An Entertainment Industry Professional
Imagine you’re finally in touch with an industry professional who can help you in your career. Maybe he’s an editor for Marvel Comics or maybe she’s a development executive at Disney who is interested in hearing more about an idea you have for an animated TV show. You got in touch with this person at […]
Portfolio Pit Stop :: PWP #3
We’re back with a special Paper Wings Podcast! Chris & Lora were together in L.A. this week, so we decided to take a detour from our planned schedule and do a LIVE episode. Instead of releasing Part 2 of our portfolio episode this week, we used Episode 3: PORTFOLIO PIT STOP to answer some of […]
Five Steps To A Winning Animation Pitch :: PWP #2
The Paper Wings Podcast continues! We’re excited to post our first story episode: 5 STEPS TO A WINNING ANIMATION PITCH. What does it take to make a successful animation pitch? What is a pitch bible, and what should it include? What should you really be thinking about when pitching an animated series? In this episode […]