by Adriano Ariganello, Roberto Viacava
Join artist, Roberto Viacava, and writer, Adriano Ariganello, as we create one page comics - usually with a special guest - on the spot with no prior knowledge before we record. We work through the entire process, from brainstorming off of a random prompt, to laying out the story, inking it and adding the dialogue. At the end of it, we'll have a new piece of art for the world to see. Interested in being a guest? Book some time with us! Email adriano@pestocomics.com
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December 16, 2025
<p>In Part II of our discussion with Michael Barron, we cover the creative and marketing benefits of creating series versus one-shot stories in the comics and novel industries, the self-contained nature of one-shots and acknowledges the marketing power of longer series, the challenges of finding a personal creative voice, avoiding over-attachment to specific projects, and the evolving dynamics of engaging readers in the digital age. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The Appeal of One-Shots and Series in Comics</p><p>02:14 Kickstarter Strategies for Comic Creators</p><p>04:03 The Importance of Finishing Projects</p><p>07:52 Finding Your Voice as a Writer</p><p>15:30 Challenges in Reading and Writing Education</p><p>24:02 The Impact of Social Media on Reading Habits</p><p>30:14 Adapting Comics to Digital Formats</p><p>42:45 Manga's Popularity and Reboot Memories</p><p>49:28 Pandemic Reflections and Workplace Changes</p><p>52:50 Comic Creation and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the hosts on their many socials: </p><p>Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials</p><p>https://pestocomics.substack.com/</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics</p><p>https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social</p><p>https://x.com/pestocomics</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics</p><p>https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press</p><p>https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://www.artstation.com/viacava</p><p>https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Interested in being a guest? </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you:</p><p>adriano@pestocomics.com</p>
December 9, 2025
<p>In Part I of our conversation with Michael Barron we talk about Michael's background in speculative fiction and horror, including his one-shot comic 'Secret Lives of Demon Hunters' and topics like writing, pacing, and structuring both short stories and comic series.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast</p><p>03:07 Generating Comic Prompts</p><p>07:12 Plotting the Comic Panels</p><p>19:22 Michael's Writing Journey and Projects</p><p>28:51 Introduction to Writing Short Stories</p><p>35:01 Journaling and Writing Techniques</p><p>40:20 Character Development in Stories</p><p>48:40 Pacing and Structure in Writing</p><p>55:16 Marketing and Selling Comics</p><p><br /></p><p>--</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow us on Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Follow the hosts on their many socials: </p><p>Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials</p><p>https://pestocomics.substack.com/</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics</p><p>https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social</p><p>https://x.com/pestocomics</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics</p><p>https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press</p><p>https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://www.artstation.com/viacava</p><p>https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>--</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Interested in being a guest? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you:</p><p>adriano@pestocomics.com</p>
December 3, 2025
<p>In part II of our discussion with Anitha, we talk about the creative processes, struggles, and strategies for maintaining productivity. Plus anecdotes about aging, family life, and the challenge of keeping energy levels high as we grow older while juggling the practical side of building a writing career, emphasizing the importance of a mailing list.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The Challenge of Writing Daily</p><p>02:31 Finding the Right Writing Environment</p><p>09:45 The Influence of Childhood Reading</p><p>14:13 The World of Comics and Graphic Novels</p><p>28:39 Navigating the Publishing Industry</p><p>33:53 Building an Audience and Marketing Strategies</p><p>38:33 Dealing with Unsubscribes</p><p>50:20 The Fragmented World of Indie Publishing</p><p>53:03 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the hosts on their many socials: </p><p>Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials</p><p>https://pestocomics.substack.com/</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics</p><p>https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social</p><p>https://x.com/pestocomics</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics</p><p>https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press</p><p>https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto</p><p>https://www.artstation.com/viacava</p><p>https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Interested in being a guest? </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you:</p><p>adriano@pestocomics.com</p>
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Join artist, Roberto Viacava, and writer, Adriano Ariganello, as we create one page comics - usually with a special guest - on the spot with no prior knowledge before we record.
We work through the entire process, from brainstorming off of a random prompt, to laying out the story, inking it and adding the dialogue. At the end of it, we'll have a new piece of art for the world to see.
Interested in being a guest? Book some time with us! Email adriano@pestocomics.com
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