Welcome back to Nib and Ink Fest, which runs throughout the month of May 2026!

If you’re interested in attending an event live to chat or ask questions to the panelist(s), join an event via the Zoom room. Zoom links can be found in each event’s individual listing. If you’re just interested in watching a chat-less mirror stream or watching the VOD of an event that’s already run, check out our YouTube channel.

Events for May 9, 2026

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A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Lettering & Bubbles in CSP & Affinity", hosted by panellist Tab Kimpton on Saturday May 9th @ 9AM PDT / 12PM EDT / 4PM GMT / 2AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: nif.cartoonist.coop

Lettering & Bubbles in CSP & Affinity

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A useful 1 hour how-to of lettering tips and techniques for lesser known programs: Clip Studio Paint and Affinity. For cartoonists and editors looking to make bubbles quick and slick! […]

A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Automate Your Lettering, Save Your Wrists", hosted by panellist Sara Linsley on Saturday May 9nd @ 11AM PDT / 2PM EDT / 6PM GMT / 4AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: nif.cartoonist.coop

Automate Your Lettering, Save Your Wrists!

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Put down that mouse, and set up your lettering workflow to make your computer work for you! We’ll cover text styles, keyboard shortcuts, scripts, and more in Adobe InDesign and […]

A social media graphic promoting an event for NIF 2026, featuring mascots Inkling and Nibford! The event is "Representation through Trans Joy", hosted by panellists Jadzia Axelrod, Blue Delliquanti, Cade Storey, and Ryn West on Saturday May 9th @ 1PM PDT / 1PM EDT / 8PM GMT / 6AM AET on Zoom! Come check it out! Learn more at: nif.cartoonist.coop

Representation through Trans Joy

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Trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, and genderqueer characters are often portrayed through hardship. But what happens when their stories are centered on joy or neutrality? This panel brings together comic creators who […]