WIP stands for ‘Work In Progress’, and on this podcast writer/artist Joe Stone talks to other comic creators about the projects that they are currently working on to try and get some insight into their creative process.
Episode 18: Experimental Collaboration, ft Aled Lies, Dylan Owen and Shehzad Ahmad
With Thought Bubble Festival currently underway in its new 2020 online format, Joe caught up with Aled Lies, Dylan Owen and Shehzad Amhad – the team behind Idiot Corpse (https://www.idiotcorpse.com/), which is debuting at the festival. They took a very unconventional approach to working together, taking the format of a classic exquisite corpse parlour game and applying it to making comics, so we discussed how they came up with the idea, being creative whether you like it or not, and making a comic that was as much of a surprise to the creators as it is to the readers.
23 Oct 2020
Episode 17: Small Press Publishing, ft. Good Comics
In the middle of their Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rozihathaway/good-comics-new-releases-2021) to fund their upcoming releases, Sam Williams, Paddy Johnston and Rozi Hathaway from micropublisher Good Comics (https://www.goodcomics.co.uk/) join Joe to talk about how this year has affected them, the financial pressures of small press, and how they decide which books they want to publish.
9 Oct 2020
Episode 16: WIP Anthology Special, ft. Lara Callghan, Steven Wang, Mereida Fajardo and Jess Hannar
On the eve of the latest WIP anthology books being released, Joe has a panel discussion with Lara Callaghan, Steven Wang, Mereida Fajardo and Jess Hannar, all of whom contributed towards said books, to discuss taking part in the anthologies, tackling the themes, working as a group, and how limitations can breed creativity.
25 Sept 2020
Episode 15: Releasing a Personal Comic, ft. David Biskup
On the cusp of releasing his new book There's Only One Place This Road Ever Ends Up, cartoonist and illustrator David Biskup (https://davidbiskupbooks.bigcartel.com/) joins Joe to talk about how he approached turning deeply personal life events into a story to share with the world. They also talk about drawing simple faces, developing an artistic style, and the similarities between making comics and seeing a therapist.
11 Sept 2020
Episode 14: Crafting a Story, ft. Abs Bailey
On this episode Abs Bailey (https://twitter.com/barbawk) joins Joe to talk about how she crafted the story of her recently released debut graphic novel Zebedee and the Valentines. They also chat about developing characters, visually depicting music, and how being part of the Broken Frontier Six to Watch helped boost their reach.
21 Aug 2020
Episode 13: Promoting Your Comic, ft. Andy Oliver
Joe catches up with Andy Oliver (https://twitter.com/AndyWPOliver), the editor-in-chief of the small press-focused news and review website Broken Frontier (https://www.brokenfrontier.com/), and one of the most vocal and supportive voices on the UK comic scene. They discuss advice on how to promote your comic, get reviews, and get involved with the community, plus they dive into how Andy got started in comics press and plans for the future of Broken Frontier.
7 Aug 2020
Episode 12: Drawing People, ft. Ed Firth
Joe has a lengthy chat with portrait artist and comic maker Ed Firth (https://www.instagram.com/thefurrealist/), who is also one of the artists on this year's Myriad First Graphic Novel Prize shortlist. They discuss Ed's Myriad entry and current comic project, dive into their respective approaches to drawing people and benefits of life drawing, and talk about drugs, sex and death.
24 Jul 2020
Episode 11: Spotlight on Aleesha Nandhra
In a bit of a change up from the usual episode format, rather than focus on a particular topic Joe had an open and casual chat with illustrator, printmaker and small press creator Aleesha Nandhra (https://aleeshanandhra.com/). Both Aleesha and Joe were featured as part of the 2019 Broken Frontier (http://brokenfrontier.com/) Six to Watch, and they discuss how that affected their work, balancing having a creative job with having a creative pastime, and the pressures of promoting yourself on social media.
10 Jul 2020
Episode 10: Getting Published, ft. Matthew Dooley
With his debut graphic novel Flake having been released earlier this year, the award-winning Matthew Dooley joins Joe for a chat about his path to getting published, that delicate balance between humour and sadness, and whether or not comics can ever reach a more mainstream audience.
30 Jun 2020
Episode 9: Finding Inspiration, ft. Ramzee
Joe has a lengthy chat with British Comic Award nominated creator Ramzee (https://twitter.com/RamzeeRawkz) about a multitude of topics including where to find inspiration, how he has taken influence from creative mediums outside of comics, and the two have a big discussion about the state of the UK comics scene.
12 Jun 2020
Episode 8: Running a Kickstarter, ft. Chris Mole
Thinking about running a Kickstarter for your next comic? Well this episode is full of loads of great tips and insight from Chris Mole (https://www.chrismole.co.uk/), who recently ran a successful campaign for his comic The Black Rubric. Chris and Joe talk all about the three crowdfunding campaigns Chris has run, the power of social media, and the benefits of Kickstarter beyond just financing your comic.
8 Jun 2020
Episode 7: Quarantine Comix, ft. Rachael Smith
The coronavirus lockdown has been a big talking point in terms of how it affects everyone's ability to make comics and come up with ideas on previous episodes, so Joe caught up with Rachael Smith (http://www.rachaelsmith.org/) who has been sharing her daily Quarantine Comix on social media since it all began. They discuss her admirable work ethic, finding inspiration during lockdown, and how the whole situation might effect the comics community going forward.
29 May 2020
Episode 6: Planning a Graphic Novel, ft. Jenny Robins
Joe is joined by Jenny Robins (https://jennyrobins.com/) to chat about her upcoming graphic novel Biscuits (Assorted), which was the winner of the Myriad First Graphic Novel Prize in 2018. They discuss what goes into planning a graphic novel, how the book has evolved over time, and how winning the competition has affected things.
22 May 2020
Episode 5: Balancing Projects, ft. Christopher Hazeldine
On this episode Joe talks to writer/artist Christopher Hazeldine (https://twitter.com/Brotacon), who is currently bouncing between working on two very different projects. They discuss why he chose to take on two projects at once, how he picks which one to work on, and they go deep into the creative process of coming up with an idea and writing story moments that feel earned.
15 May 2020
Episode 4: Finding and Working with Artists, ft. Nick Bryan
Joe has an in-depth conversation with writer Nick Bryan (http://www.nickbryan.com/), covering a range of topics including where and how to find an artist for your comics project, best practice tips for working with artists, and the financial pressures of collaboration.
8 May 2020
Episode 3: Creating Comics, ft. Chloe Starling
Joe chats with Chloe Starling (https://twitter.com/thechlowinator), a regular WIP meetup attendee who released her first comic The Promise (https://chloestarling.bigcartel.com/) last year. They talk about finding the confidence to make that first comic, some great tips for getting started on your comic-making journey, and the Creating Comics meetup group that Chloe now runs as a spin-off from WIP.
1 May 2020
Episode 2: Making Longform Comics, ft. Peter Morey & Rebecca K. Jones
Joe talks to small press comic creators Peter Morey (https://www.petermorey.com/) and Rebecca K. Jones (http://www.rebeccakjonesillustration.com/) about how they are both approaching working on longform projects, delving into the benefits of serialisation, how to keep things looking consistent, and the different ways they have planned their books out.
22 Apr 2020
Episode 1: Sharing Your Ideas, ft. Lara Callaghan
For the first episode, Joe introduces what WIP Comics is and talks with comic creator and podcaster Lara Callaghan (https://www.instagram.com/themangaforum/) about the benefits of sharing your ideas with other people and receiving feedback on your work.
Contact WIP Comics
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of WIP Comics?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
