“What tools do you use?” I’ve seen that question asked of professional artists many times. Heck, I’ve asked that question myself. And, in turn, I’ve been asked as well. Sometimes that question can go along with: who are your influences or where did you...
What do you need to be a successful comic book creator? That’s such a simple question that could be answered a million ways for so many creators. “Time” is probably the most common reply, followed by “readers/fans.” Without either, we won’t get very far in our...
What Are Your Goals? I promised in the last newsletter update to keep the opening chat shorter. I can remember starting Sketch Magazine as a tool to help creators achieve their goals after meeting so many of them at conventions, a place where we could share ideas and...
Comics Are Dead! I’ve heard that for years. It isn’t true, let me tell you. Who am I? Bill Nichols, comics writer, comics inker, comics editor, comics fan, comics creator, comics mentor. Comics guy. I’ve been involved with comic books for a long,...
Comic Creator News First, I would like to thank all the great members we currently have on SketchMagazine.net. I hope to see the projects you’re all creating. Where have I been…So, a lot has happened since I last reached out to everyone. Many delays have...
