Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast
Webcomics: They're comics, on the web! Screen Tones is a podcast about all things webcomic, by a group of webcomic creators. We discuss everything, including starting and finishing a webcomic or webtoon, ways to develop your writing and art, and how to have a fun and sustainable time along the way.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Webcomic Web Design (with Alyssa!)
A key part of every webcomic is, well, THE WEB! There are many ways to post your comic on the web, but today we dive into what it takes to create, manage, and grow your own website for your webcomic!
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Voltron: A Critical Analysis
In this episode, Thane and Krispy recall their thoughts and feelings on story structure, payoff, proper beats, and characterization while taking note from the Dreamworks Show, Voltron: Legendary Defe…
Action
Fast punches, big epic battles, tension, its all there in Action! This week the gang talks about how you can approach writing and drawing action scenes in your webcomics and some tips from their own …
Deadlines
Deadlines! Everyone's got em, and so many creators find them the most stressful part of making their comics. Fret not! This week, the gang looks to demystify deadlines and shine a light on this creat…
Jam Session! Bad Art
Today's ep is a Jam Episode! In a shorter, less formal setting, the gang discusses the idea of what "Bad art" means in a webcomics sense and what our interpretations are of the use (and overuse) of t…
Agents (with Seth!)
Today, the gang talks about Literary Agents, how they work, and the intersection between them and Webcomics! Thane and Delphina talk with Special Guest Seth Fishman about his experience in the agency…
Hooks
Welcome to the kickoff to Season 2 of Screen Tones! This season premiere is all about Hooks! Our hosts discuss how to engage with new readers and get them emotionally invested in your stories.
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Season 2 Trailer and Cast Intros
We're getting excited for Season 2 to start dropping next week, so come and meet the cast and crew again!
Guide to taking a Comic Hiatus
How do you plan a webcomic hiatus, and why? Do you use that time to rest, rebuild buffer, or work on other projects? Our speakers talk about their own hiatus experiences - and why they're not so bad.
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Jam Session! Artists vs. Writers
Today's episode of Screen Tones is our first short JAM SESSION! This time we're talking about ARTISTS vs WRITERS - a hot conversation topic in recent webcomics talks. What 'side' of the creative pro…
Fan Comics (with Emma!)
Lots of people start their webcomic journey by making a fan comic of another story they love. What makes fan comics such a great learning opportunity? We talk with special guest Emma, creator of the …
The Mind Games
There are a lot of stressful thoughts that can arise from making a webcomic - how can you best manage your expectations, health, and happiness as you share your stories?
The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia…
The Numbers Game
You've jumped into the world of webcomics, and now you have so many stats at your fingertips - pageviews, ad revenue, etc... How do you enjoy the process without getting bogged down by the data? To f…
Character Design
This episode of Screen Tones is about CHARACTER DESIGN! When designing characters for webcomics, what are some tips and tricks for making awesome designs? Silhouettes, clothing concepts, streamlinin…
References
Today the crew discusses how they work with References, how to use them to your benefit in creation, and ways to use them to make your work more effective and efficient!
The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia…
Conventions - Part 2
Today is the 2nd part of our CONVENTIONS 2-PARTER! This time we answer common questions about participating in conventions as a webcomic creator - tabling, traveling, pricing, budgeting, and a whole…
Conventions - Part 1
Today's episode of Screen Tones is the first of a two-parter about CONVENTIONS! As a webcomic creator, how can you jump into the world of in-person cons and festivals? Our speakers have some advice …
Pens
Today's episode, our host discuss one of the many ways your comic can get done: with PENS! The gang nerds out about what the best pens are, what to look for when choosing how to ink your comic, and s…
Magitek
Todays episode is all about the intersection of magic and technology! The gang discusses how the two frequently intertwine, and ways you can analyze the real world to make your technology and magic s…
Pitching
Do you want to pitch your webcomic to an online collective or publisher? Our speakers have advice on how to present it, what to include, and some extra tips/tricks to keep in mind.
The Intro "DO IT …