Comic Book Writers on Writing | Ep 5: James Haick | Scout Comics President

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I talked to writer and Scout Comics President, James Haick, about all sorts of things. From his writing process, to how Scout pitches comic book IP to TV and movie production companies, to how to pitch to a comic book publisher and tips for new writers. All this and more on this weeks Writers on Writing interview!

00:37 - First scripts and writing process talks. Comics take time!
05:00 - Wretches & NYCC 2019
05:42 - Scout Comics' creator friendly business model
09:05 - Comics is a labor of love
09:45 - Comic Tags & bringing local comic shops into the digital space
13:15 - Allowing creators to crowdfund
15:20 - Overlap between crowdfunding and direct market sales
16:30 - Scout trying to innovate with new publishing ideas
23:08 - Keanu Reeves & BOOM! on Kickstarter
28:39 - Pitching comics IP to TV & movie production companies
36:17 - Pitching to comics publishers
37:00 - Building Scout's team of editors & publishers
39:33 - Wretches earmarked by Sony & using these small wins as fuel
42:13 - Don't quit. Stop & smell the roses
45:30 - Ever thought of quitting comics?
50:12 - Tips for new writers
51:27 - Importance of editors & taking criticism
53:24 - More tips for writers
55:37 - Comics is a pay-it-forward industry!

Catch us on Discord where we continue the conversation and talk about everything that goes into the process of Writing Comics:   / discord  

Featuring James Haick - Writer and President of Scout Comics
Twitter:   / jameshaick  
Scout Website: https://www.scoutcomics.com/

Find James at:
Website: https://www.jameseroche.com/
Instagram:   / jameseroche  
Twitter:   / jameseroche