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Elise Schuenke @troubledminnesotan.bsky.social · 3d

I can’t recommend enough that if you want to become a comic writer, you need to read comics. It’s so tempting to try to shove a wall of text into one page or a ton of scene changes, but that makes it really hard on artists to be able to properly adapt that

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Del Hahn @delartstuffs.bsky.social · 10d

I made another post this week just in time for the first weekend in October.

open.substack.com/pub/delartst...

035: Why you should do 24HCD

Are you up to the challenge?

open.substack.com

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Kurt Roembke @space-owl.bsky.social · 5d

If you’re in the Fort Wayne area, come see a spooky ragtime inspired band I’m in play a free show on October 24th. We’re also selling our new vinyl release!

BLOODY TAMBOURINE
AND THE MUSICAL MAFIA
SPOOKY RAGTIME
VINYL RELEASE
OCT 24 6 - 8PM
DRAFT TAPROOM
1833 N WELLS

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COMIC CELEBRATION @webcomicsparty.bsky.social · 11d

COMIC CELEBRATION'S "OC"TOBER 2025 PROMPT LIST!

Please share so people can join in the fun!

Most themes have 2 days to do them! You can choose either or both of the prompts!

Feel free to post it with #OCtoberCC so we can share what you create! We will be sharing some posts!
-🌟
#CCPartyHall

A prompt list for October. The text is orange and the there is decor on the background such as trees, graves and some buildings.

"OC"TOBER 2025
THEME: TRICK OR TREAT"
Feel free to make doodles, sketches, comics, or anything you'd like! Most prompts are given 2 days to do, but you have two prompt choices to choose from!

OCTOBER 1-2
Scare / Candy
OCTOBER 21-22 Supernatural / Magic
OCTOBER 3-4 Ghosts/Pumpkins
OCTOBER 5-6 Graveyard / Autumn
OCTOBER 7-8 Sharks / Surprises
OCTOBER 9-10 Monsters/Costumes
OCTOBER 11-12 Blood/Love
October 13-14 Weapon/Movies
OCTOBER 15-16 Haunted House / Corn Maze
OCTOBER 17-18 Fear / Fun
OCTOBER 19-20 Fog/Lanterns
OCTOBER 21-22 Supernatural / Magic
OCTOBER 23-24 Nightmares / Dreams
OCTOBER 25-26 Curse/Enchant
OCTOBER 27-28 Creatures/Pets
OCTOBER 29-30 Horror / Smile
OCTOBER 31 Halloween / Celebration
credits: @webcomicsparty / @vistrology on bluesky

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 12d

Just read Unico: Awakening! Aaaah! The art and story is so good!!!!! I wish I could eat it!

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Bex Glendining @lgions.bsky.social · 12d

my debut graphic novel On Starlit Shores is officially out now in the usa!! ahhh ✨🌊

cover for on starlit shores. main character alex (she/her) is a large side portrait, she's crying a mix of tears and stars. beneath her is a lighthouse and crashing waves against rocks.

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JMFenner @jmfenner.bsky.social · 12d

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Nino Cipri @ninocipri.bsky.social · 14d

Just in time to get into the Halloween spirit, I’m teaching a horror writing class with Queens Collaboratory. If you’re in NYC and want to dip your toes into writing horror, this the place to do it. Tickets are $20-$25, and spots are pretty limited. luma.com/9pzyg2tm

Red hands with sharp black nails reach across a dark, smoky background. Text: Horror writing for beginners. October 19, 2-4. LED by Astoria-based author Nino Cipri.

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 15d

I've penciled so far 152 pages for my debut graphic novel. I'm only 40% finished, but wow! I drew that many pages???? Thats incredible!

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michiums @ deadlines @michiums.bsky.social · 17d

it’s National Comic Book Day so help us get this project funded!!!! we have 26 HOURS LEFT AND ARE 31% FUNDED!!!!

#bosswitch @joamettegil.bsky.social · Sep 6

Aggressively marketing a book about "touching grass" is forcing me to reckon with how, no matter what heinous shit is carrying on outside, I have to keep living. I have to keep working and paying my people because fighting back is premised upon staying alive. www.kickstarter.com/projects/pow...

How To Touch Grass

A comics anthology about "touching grass", because it's a lot harder than it looks.

www.kickstarter.com

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Jonah Walker @ MCM London N-19 @galacticjonah.bsky.social · 17d

To all freelance peers who are struggling to make ends meet this year: it's not you. It's been getting tougher and tougher to get any gigs and many private clients struggle to pay their own bills.
Whatever it takes for us to get through this, please don't doubt your skills and value as a creative ❤️

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 18d

My lesson plan is ready, and my PowerPoint is complete! I hope the kiddos will have a great first lesson with me tomorrow :D

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scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 24d

Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.

Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 19d

I'm working on the third outline of a passion graphic novel. And oof. I forgot how emotional this comic is.

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 19d

I finally got my copy of Keezy Young's "Hello Sunshine"! I bought the last copy at my bookstore lol. It was meant to be!!!

A paperback copy of Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young.

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 19d

Manos: The Hands of Fate!!! My beloved!!!!

Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 19d

I'm the guy that found Manos: The Hands Of Fate so I sure as hell ain't being raptured to Heaven.

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Johanna Taylor 👻 Lightbox Expo 630 @johannamation.bsky.social · 20d

Comics are actually very difficult to write if you’re coming from a prose-writing background.

It’s a VERY different skillset from prose—in fact, it’s closer to writing a screenplay than a novel. You gotta know enough about film language and camera to make the comic panels & art *mean* something.

theo stultz @theoplum.bsky.social · 21d

you cannot be telling bad prose authors that they should pivot to writing graphic novels instead bc of their bad prose. Hello

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 22d

Trees my beloved!!! How can I choose?!

Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · 22d

What's your favorite kind of tree?

1. mossy
2. fragrant
3. brightly colored
4. old & weird

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 22d

I'm having a blast at the Bad Bunny concert at home omg.

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Ashley Hankinstein Illustration 🌙 @ashleydoesartstuff.com · 22d

The upcoming proposed rules surrounding NSFW art are bad and the Bsky mod team should feel bad.

Fellow artists: Remember that even if you don't make NSFW art, rules like these eventually come back to bite us all, especially if we make works about queerness.

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Kody Okamoto @kodyisover.com · 23d

We've only received single-digit event proposals so far! 😢

Did you attend any of our incredible online panels this past year? Those came from folks submitting their panel ideas! Event proposals are open to the public. You do NOT have to be a @cartoonist.coop member to pitch us a NIF event!!¹

Cartoonist Cooperative @cartoonist.coop · Sep 2

✨ Nib & Ink Fest 2026 Submissions are NOW OPEN! Co-op members, submit your comics to the Marketplace, the Webcomic Sampler, and the Oops All Comics Zine! Submissions open 9/1/2025 and end 10/1/2025.

Check out nif.cartoonist.coop/submissions for more info!

A colorful graphic announcing the launch of the Nib and Ink Fest 2026. Inkling, one of the Co-op's mascots, is kicking a ball while Nibford, the other Co-op mascot, is announcing: “Whoa! Another incredible launch from Inkling as they kick off another year of NIF!”

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Kdin Jenzen | 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Woman Voice Actress & VTuber! @kdinjenzenvo.com · 23d

Now is a great time to back up those “Trans Rights!” statements by hiring trans people so they have the ability to afford to live.

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 23d

Calling all comic artists!! At this year's comic convention we are hosting drop-in portfolio reviews run by our amazing guests! Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with an experienced comic book professional who'll review your work, give tips and personalised advice.

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 23d

That's a good point! Hmmm. Something for me to think about in preparation, for sure!

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Alondra Araujo @ghostlysloth.bsky.social · 23d

I felt this. I miss visiting sites like stumbleupon or iwastesomuchtime!!!!

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