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SUMMARY:Webcomic Portfolio Reviews by Screen Tones Submission Window
DESCRIPTION:Portfolio reviews are common in the world of print comics\, but what about webcomics? The creators of the Screen Tones Webcomic podcast are taking sign-ups for WEBCOMIC PORTFOLIO REVIEWS from May 1-5\, where you can show us your work. We’ll review throughout the month\, and then send you our email summary on May 31 of the most engaging parts we find\, as well as facets to hone to retain readership\, increase reader understanding for parts that may be confusing\, and other recommendations to help you meet your creative vision and goals! To sign up and get more detail\, visit https://www.screentonescast.com/portfolio-reviews.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/webcomic-portfolio-reviews-by-screen-tones-submission-window/
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Portfolio Review,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
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SUMMARY:"Just start making your comic"\, with steps!
DESCRIPTION:So you asked your favorite comic artist how to start making a comic\, and they told you “just start”. Now what? Take my hand\, we’re going to take this excellent piece of advice one step further. \nI (boney) will show you a step-by-step practice for how to start your comic and build your sequential art skills\, as well as habits to keep your comic going. You will leave this panel knowing how to get past over-thinking and self-doubting\, and just start! \nThis panel is for comic beginners and anyone stuck on starting a new comic.\nWe will not be covering *how* to write a comic–folks interested in this panel are encouraged to have a story in mind already!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/just-start-making-your-comic-with-steps/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87597683766?pwd=xH7PEqFN6PGuLRDTav14sByR7xLpE3.1
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Lecture/Talk,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
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SUMMARY:Lettering & Bubbles in CSP & Affinity
DESCRIPTION: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! Includes how to use bubble assets\, exporting editable text to other programs\, and various other shortcuts the the host\, Webcomic artist and Micro Publisher Tab Kimpton has learned while editing anthologies.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/lettering-bubbles-in-csp-affinity/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81335067135?pwd=d2TzbIBWoH5d3XaFVagS08Aa3HJjkD.1
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Lecture/Talk,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000
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CREATED:20260225T181415Z
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UID:485-1778428800-1778432400@nif.cartoonist.coop
SUMMARY:Reclaim Your Right To Rest
DESCRIPTION:Comics\, just like any job\, needs to be worked on in moderation. You can’t just work on comics 24/7\, that’s a great way to burn-out! Join Kelci D Crawford and Jey Pawlik as they go over how to actually do the “work/life/balance” thing. Learn how to make and keep a schedule\, how to say no\, and other tips and tricks that Kelci and Jey have found in their own comic careers and that helped them reclaim their right to rest!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/reclaim-your-right-to-rest/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84880867840?pwd=ui5ZzOyax3qCPf4QLiqYDZAqdlsbhH.1
CATEGORIES:Business,Comics Industry,Lecture/Talk,Panel,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
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SUMMARY:Homestuck: Beyond Canon Team Talks Shop & Collaborative Comic-Making
DESCRIPTION:Furthest Ring Studios talks about directing\, writing\, drawing\, and coding Homestuck: Beyond Canon.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/homestuck-beyond-canon-team-talks-shop-collaborative-comic-making/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172434131?pwd=CxgL1i3ijXt9bSqmLWoBFIfpqrq2r5.1
CATEGORIES:Craft/Technique,Panel,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:Making of a Webcomic 2
DESCRIPTION:Webcomic creators Lacey of Lies Within\, Bob of Into the Smoke\, Nero of ULTRAVIOLENTS\, and Kody of Keeping Time are BACK! Last year\, they ran “Making of a Webcomic” – a popular panel about the creative processes behind their webcomics that breaks down their approaches into the various stages of webcomic creation\, from scripting and thumbnails to final art and posting online. \nThis year\, the gang is back with a longer scheduled runtime\, some updated slides\, and even more time to take viewer Q&A.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/making-of-a-webcomic-2/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172434131?pwd=CxgL1i3ijXt9bSqmLWoBFIfpqrq2r5.1
CATEGORIES:Panel,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211523
CREATED:20260225T181237Z
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SUMMARY:Making History
DESCRIPTION:Reimena Yee\, Sierra Barnes and Vincent Cecil discuss the joys and challenges of making webcomics in the historical genre\, from research to creation to public engagement.
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/making-history/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83415668463?pwd=JrrzaqplWlnXT0FrEXQPD1e9qMnr2d.1
CATEGORIES:Comics Academia,Craft/Technique,LGBTQIA2S+,Panel,Webcomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T210000
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SUMMARY:Making a Webcomic Site
DESCRIPTION:In the current climate of online platforms forcing creatives to fit in restrictive molds\, there’s no better time to create your own website for your comic! Ren Taylor will be hosting the present\, where we’ll go over the pros and cons about owning a website\, along with a live how-to on getting a basic webcomic site set up with WordPress and Comix Cleric (along with a few tips on customization)! \nThis event is aimed towards those who are new to owning and maintaining a website\, web design for comics\, or those who are interested in migrating to a different Content Management System (CMS) for their webcomic. Some of these concepts have some crossover for those who want their own website for their portfolio as well!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/making-a-webcomic-site/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84652109879?pwd=MI93aSdDyEYpOqi1Wc8dD0zavxGALj.1
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Lecture/Talk,Webcomics,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T140000
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UID:475-1779627600-1779631200@nif.cartoonist.coop
SUMMARY:Comic Spice - A NSFW Roundtable with Filthy Figments
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a NSFW Round-Table with creators from Filthy Figments as we discuss the craft of creating naughty comics in an increasingly prudish internet. Adults Only! Panelist include Gina Biggs\, Jon Cairns\, Rye Hickman\, and Mikael Lindeberg!
URL:https://nif.cartoonist.coop/event/comic-spice-a-nsfw-roundtable-with-filthy-figments/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159128591?pwd=I9A7xH6DnXfMaGCkKPTnu2kKPGLw2L.1
CATEGORIES:Comics Industry,Craft/Technique,NSFW,Panel,Webcomics
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