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Anxiety About Anxiety"Ducks Stopping Avalanches" by Jamais JochimOn this episode of the Anxiety About Anxiety Podcast I bring you the story of Jamais Jochim. Jamais who is Autistic, give us a look into his world. He talks about the social issues caused by Autism....and how he's constantly worried about how any display of emotion may be perceived by people. Jamais is also a writer; He'll talk a little about how his Anxiety can sometimes make the writing process difficult. If you are dealing with a mental health disorder and would like to share your story please email the show at: anxietyaboutanxiety@gmail.com. Facebook:https://www...2020-09-1123 min
You, Me, and Your MomThe Wonderful World of Web Comics with Special Guest Jamais Jochim!This week, the gang chats with Jamais Jochim! Jamais is a webcomic creator, book author, and a podcast host.
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WCRI Flash BriefDoes Anyone Really Know What Lit Is?Don't worry about if your story is going to be considered "literature"; no one really knows what it is, and it's usually not what you want to be.https://vurbl.com/station/3fwjAzfH9m2/2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefNot Everything Is About PoliticsWhile you shouldn't be afraid to discuss politics in your writing, don't go overboard: Too much political talk can ruin the story, making it little more than a mere screed.2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefResearch TangentsWhen you research don't be afraid to explore all of the weird tangents that come up. They can only help your story.2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefAlways Be MarketingYour project can't survive if no one hears about it. Do what you can to make sure everyone hears about it!2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefApply Critical ThinkingWhen you start doing research, keep in mind that you should question every source that you come across.2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefLet The Politics Fly!Any expression of a person's creativity will express things important to that person; as such feel free to talk about politics if it's what you want to talk about.2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefDon't Worry About CopyingToo many writers worry about working in original territory when they should just worry about writing a good story.2020-05-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefAdding A Little FlourishA little extra detail can help create an identifiable character. Add those peacock feathers, red caps, and...dare I say it? Twirl those mustaches!2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefWhat Did Your Character Have For Lunch?Anyone can do all of the bio stuff; it takes a real world-builder to know what the foods of the world are.2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefQuestion Medical AdviceIt's your life. Do you really want to deal with medical advice that may cost you that?2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefVideogame TherapyPassion is fine; anger is not. Video games can be an excellent therapeutic tool to deal with your anger.2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefEstablish Your RoutineRituals and routines keep you regular. Establishing them as quickly as possible is always a good idea.2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefGoogle YourselfYou need to protect your rights and reputation. The first step is to use a search engine to see what's going on in that regard.2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefAre You Protected?If you're serious about your business, make sure you have all the copyright and trademark protection you can get.2020-04-2702 min
WCRI Flash BriefTime to BlogSometimes you need to expound on your emotions. Share them with others for maximum effect.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefKeep Tabs on Your PillsYour meds keep you healthy and sane. Make sure that you take them.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefKnow The LawYou're running a business. Take it seriously.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefThe Wastebasket Is God's Gift to WritersSometimes crinkling something up, feeling it crunch, hearing it crunch is all sorts of cathartic.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefKeep It InterestingThe biggest crime you can commit is to be boring.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefLet Metal RingSome of us use music to wake up. Make sure that the music doesn't put you back to sleep.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefIgnore The SeventhWriters need to learn to steal.2020-04-2102 min
WCRI Flash BriefPlants Are NicePlants make your room nicer, smell better, and keep you breathing. You may want to get some for your room.2020-04-1101 min
WCRI Flash BriefBurritos Are PerfectYou need something that's healthy, quick, and doesn't need plates and silverware. Burritos may just be the best food ever!2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefDigtal Works!When you start working out your business plan, don't forget that more and more readers don't do floppies. Digital needs to be part of any successful business plan.2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefWhat Would Conan Do?Sometimes you need to just charge right in. On days like that, do what Conan would do.2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefKnow Your HelplinesSome days you need to vent or talk to someone. Know who you can talk to ahead of time.2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefPick Your DIstractionsAlways debate picking up a new pet, toy or game; it may stop you from writing.2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefPlots Do Not Need To Be LinearNot all plots need to be linear: You should feel free to play around with flashbacks, flash forwards, and time travel.2020-04-1102 min
WCRI Flash BriefSnack HealthyEveryone gets hungry during writing; snack healthy for the best focus.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefCollect GamesYou need inspiration; tabletop RPGs and video games are not a bad place to start.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefMarket RelentlesslyPart of writing is marketing yourself. Make sure that you put some serious effort into it if you wish to succeed.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefKnow Your ScheduleYou need to know when you can write so that you can fully charge into it.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefRead With Two MindsThe best writers learn to read a story as both a reader and a critic, usually at the same time.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefYouTube ResearchIf you want to make your artist happy, include YouTube as part of your research.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefWriter's PostpartumWriters suffer from postpartum in their own weird way upon finishing a book. Get some support for it.2020-04-0102 min
WCRI Flash BriefBalance Work and...WorkIf you want to be successful, you'll need to figure out how to balance your paying work and the work you want to do. At least, at first....2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefLook For Comic Book Shops With A WebsiteA comic book shop is great for you by itself. But a comic book shop with a web presence? EVEN BETTER!2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefDo What Works For YouWhat works for someone else may not work for you. Figure out what works for you and go for it!2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefAvoiding Con CrudYou want to survive a convention without worrying about the dreaded con crud. This should help you do exactly that!2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefGolden MilkLooking for something spicy, warm, and healthy? Try some golden milk!2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefArt In The GardenA garden can do more than just supply you with food; it can also give you a wide variety of subjects and should be explored to see what's there.2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefEncourage FanartYou need to engage your audience, and nothing encourages engagement as much as having a fanart page.2020-03-2602 min
WCRI Flash BriefLearn to Fly RocketsFlying a rocket is the ultimate expression of optimism. That's something it helps to keep in mind in any situation.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefMaintaining A Sense of HumorMaintaining a sense of humor can help you get through so many things.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefHealthy Basic IngredientsA few basic ingredients should help keep you healthy in most situations.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefBasic Supplies to Carry You ThroughIf you keep some basic provisions on hand at all times, you shouldn't have to worry about some of the more basic grocery problems.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefBasic First Aid KitEvery artist should have a basic first aid kit. Here is how to construct one for you.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefA Tale of Two SoupsWhen you're sick, soup is the most perfect food for you. Here are the recipes for two great soups.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefKeep Calm And Keep On WritingYou need to worry first about your writing, the rest of the universe second.2020-03-1902 min
WCRI Flash BriefLearn How to Speak AnalyticsYou need to learn how to the numbers your business generates. As such, you need to learn how they work and how to use them effectively.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefSpreadsheets Are FunPart of running a business is knowing how to look at the numbers; this means you need to learn how to deal with spreadsheets.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefPunching Bags HelpAnger, frustrated, aggravated? A punching bag can save someone's life.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefFind A Non-Writing ZoneYou need a place where your brain can relax and recharge. Set this place up so you can get away from your writing for a bit.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefDial The Politics DownSometimes writers tend to force their politics to the fore the detriment of the story. They need to learn when to dial them down for the story.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefTwist Your GenresYou should never limit your genres to just one or two; twist them together as much as you want to see what happens.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefIgnore Friends & FamilyFriends and family can be great for support, but can also give you the wrong kind of praise and even holding you back. Sometimes you need to know when to ignore them for your own career.2020-03-1202 min
WCRI Flash BriefExclusivityNothing makes your fans feel special so much as giving them something no one else has.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefPins Are Your Best FriendWhen you are debating merch ideas, don't forget the pins.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefFind A ReasonIf you want to last, know why you are doing what you are doing.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefCome Back HarderSometimes you need to take a break. Just remember that when you come back to come back harder than you left.2020-03-0401 min
WCRI Flash BriefYou Are What You Think You AreIf you want to succeed, you need to transform yourself in your own eyes first.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefPlan BigIf you want to be doing anything for a long time, figure out a plan so that you are.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefSmall StepsSometimes the biggest projects start by taking the smallest step.2020-03-0402 min
WCRI Flash BriefWatch Old CartoonsWatching the cartoons of your youth is not just good for nostalgia, but to see how things have changed in your life and to inspire your current one.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefSchedule the UnscheduledYou need to allow time for emergencies and when you may go over your alloted work time.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefCreate A Mental WorkspaceSometimes your living space and working space are the same; here is how to separate them.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefHave A MealWriter's Block can be a dangerous enemy; changing environment and eating can help.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefLearn Self DefenseLearning self-defense techniques helps you do more than protect yourself; the confidence you gain helps in so much more.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefSet Some Fun GoalsYou have to write for yourself; this means add some fun things to the story to keep your interest.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefHave An Unhappy PlaceSometimes having a place where you can be violent can be well worth it.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefDiscussion Board MarketingDiscussion boards can help you market your comic if you play nice.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefNotes & SEOSEO isn't just about an organized site; it's about everything on a site and how popular you can make it. Notes give the search engines more to play with and make it popular with fans, both of which help with SEO.2020-02-2402 minWCRI Flash BriefKnow When To Ignore Your BlissPeople tell you to always follow your bliss. Those people are idiots.2020-02-2001 minWCRI Flash BriefDon't Sell Your SoulMoney and art are your twin poles; remember which one you serve for best success.2020-02-2002 minWCRI Flash BriefAvoid FadsFads never do you right. Avoid them unless you have some seriously fortuitous timing....2020-02-2002 minWCRI Flash BriefDon't Be Afraid To Poke FunYou should never be afraid to poke the bear. Just do so with a tickler and be ready to run....2020-02-2001 minWCRI Flash BriefSeasonal Stories HelpEveryone love's a good holiday. They're good for fun, showing other sides of your characters, and drama. All sorts of drama.2020-02-2002 minWCRI Flash BriefUsing Pinterest To EffectPinterest was made for visual artists. You're a visual artist. This could be a match made in Heaven.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefBookstore LaunchesA book store launch can bring together you, a bookstore, and potential fans.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefBe Who You Want To BeDon't let others decide who you should be.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefRegrets Are Part Of The JobIf you're trying to avoid regrets, writing is not for you.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefKeep A JournalYou need a journal to keep your notes. Keep one on hand wherever you work.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefUse NotecardsNotecards are indispensable for writers. Make sure you have some on hand before you start writing.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefGet Some Warm Up MusicSome people use coffee to wake up; here we explore how to use music to wake up.2020-02-0802 minWCRI Flash BriefMake Friends With Your Local Comic Book ShopThe relationship with your local comic book shop may be the key to successfully selling your books.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefMerch Means More Than T-ShirtsT-shirts should be seen as the beginning of your merch campaign, not the entire thing.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefDrink More BeerWant to lose the inhibitions slowing you down, get a little braver, and relax? We may have something that can help you....2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefEat Green VegetablesGreen vegetables may be the key to keeping you sane and away from depression.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefPencils HelpPencils and paper may be your best possible option for making sense of your outline.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefWikipedia Is Your FriendMaking a factual mistake in your comic can take people out of your story. Find a source that allows you to do the best possible research.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefTrack Down Writing PodcastsYou need a way to find inspiration, advice, and neat new tricks. Podcasts may be exactly what you are looking for.2020-02-0102 minWCRI Flash BriefCross-overs For EffectCross-overs are great for writing and marketing. Here's how to enjoy them!2020-01-2602 minWCRI Flash BriefCelebrate DeathYou need to kill characters. Enjoy it a little.2020-01-2602 minWCRI Flash BriefLimit DistractionsDIstractions are the enemy of the writer. Limit them for success.2020-01-2602 minWCRI Flash BriefJoin NetworksNetworks can help you if you help them.2020-01-2602 minWCRI Flash BriefKnow Your Comfort FoodsIf you're going to kill people off in your books, you need a coping mechanism.2020-01-2602 minWCRI Flash BriefHave A PathIf you're going to write, you're going to have to deal with depression.2020-01-2602 min
The Drunk Duck QuackcastInterview with Jamais Jochim of Webcomics Reviews and Interviews!Today we're getting all META and interviewing the creator of another webcomics podcast! Jamais Jochim is the host of Webcomics Reviews and Interviews! It's a podcast that covers much the same ground as we do, but with more research and less winging it, also more interviews with experts and webcomicers, so he's really worth checking out. Our $5 and up patrons can see video of us chatting with him in the flesh! This week Gunwallace has given us the theme to Breached: Sounding like a mix of taiko drumming and creepy, scene-setting theremin tones, this tune sets...2019-10-0156 min