Dealing with Criticism in Comics

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Dealing with Criticism in Comics

Episode 16 of The Terrible Anvil with Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart

The Graphic Novelists at SAW

May 08, 2024

Transcript

This week on the Terrible Anvil we talked about CRITICISM!

Criticism and rejection are inevitable parts of the creative process—so how can we make them more bearable?

Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart share their advice on when (and who) to ask for feedback and how to go about it, offer tools for managing your inner critic, and discuss how to distinguish between constructive feedback and unhelpful criticism.

This episode of the Terrible Anvil is chock-full of relatable anecdotes and practical tips, so give it a listen!

And join us next episode as Jess and Tom talk comics MEDIUM—Digital, Analog, and Everything In Between!

You can watch the call live by joining the SAW FLOW + PUBLISH member group, where you'll also get access to a supportive community and expert guidance on getting your comics published!

Happy making!

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The Terrible Anvil

How do you make comics without all the frustration? Without feeling lousy and inadequate all the time? With the Terrible Anvil of daily deadlines! And a community, and mindset shift about what it means to make comics and art. Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart are working through the whole process, one piece at a time, turning frustration into fun and glee.

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