Comic Book School

How Comics Creators Should Pitch to Hollywood and Protect Themselves

How Comics Creators Should Pitch to Hollywood and Protect Themselves

Buddy Scalera hosted his final Comic Book School panel at NYCC, “Comics and Hollywood: What Comic Creators Need to Know Now” on Sunday He assembled a panel of comic creators who now deal regularly with Hollywood to give tips on how to prepare for dealing with Hollywood.[caption id="attachment_1100186" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Photo by Adi Tantimedh[/caption]The panelists were:Matt[...]
What Comic Creators Need to Know When Hollywood Comes Calling

What Comic Creators Need to Know When Hollywood Comes Calling

Buddy Scalera’s final Comic Book School panel at NYCC was “Comics and Hollywood: What Comic Creators Need to Know Now” Now that every comic book is a potential franchise for movies and TV, comic creators are approached by Hollywood executives and producers all the time.[caption id="attachment_1100186" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Photo: Adi Tantimedh[/caption]As part of his Comic[...]
NYCC: On Social Media the Algorithm is its own AI

NYCC: On Social Media, the Algorithm is its own AI!

At the“Social Media Optimization for Comic Book Creators” panel, possibly the most educational and insightful panel at New York Comic Con this year.Buddy Scalera, the head of Comic Book School brought comics creators Jason Liebig, Ruthann Thompson, Kasey Pierce and Brian Pulido to talk about using social media to maintain a brand and business.[caption id="attachment_1099589" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Photo: Adi Tantimedh[/caption] Work With[...]
NYCC: Authenticity is King on Social Media

NYCC: Authenticity is King on Social Media!

At the“Social Media Optimization for Comic Book Creators” panel, Buddy Scalera, the head of Comic Book School brought comics creators Jason Liebig, Ruthann Thompson, Kasey Pierce and Brian Pulido to talk branding.[caption id="attachment_1099600" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Photo: Adi Tantmedh[/caption] Be Yourself Be Authentic Authenticity is Key. Jason said, “Be your authentic self[...]
NYCC: How to Build Your Brand on Social Media

NYCC: How to Build Your Brand on Social Media

He works as a content strategist and marketer on top of writing comics and heading the Comic Book School He is passionate about helping creators thrive and make the best professional decisions.These panels are the real life-blood of a con, aside from Artists Alley, comic sellers and cosplayers They offer fans and aspiring pros access[...]