Mike Carey – September 24, 2007 --Mike Carey |
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Mitch Breitweiser - August 30, 2007 --Mitch Breitweiser |
Scott Weinstein - August 30, 2007 --Scott Weinstein |
Ray Crisara - May 13, 2007 --Ray Crisara |
Joshua Mandelbaum - September 3, 2007 --Joshua Mandelbaum |
"Andy was always an inspirational editor to work for. A detail man who never lost sight of the big picture..."
"Andy brought me into Marvel with the "Drax" project, then put a largely untested artist
without a huge fan-base on his dream project. Andy believed in me as an artist, and I will always be grateful. It says a lot about the kind of guy Andy is."
"Breaking into Comics for Writers was a great summer surprise. It offers an introduction to the mysterious world of comic book writing for people with absolutely no experience. And for those of us who have already tried our hands, there are plenty of professional tips to be had. Andy Schmidt brings a wealth of professional experience to the class. But, more importantly, he is enthusiastic about comics, and patient with students as they learn. I can't recommend this class enough."
"Andy's class provides an incredible insight into what it takes to work in the industry. Besides learning the nuts and bolts aspect of what goes into good storytelling, Andy gives a great foundation on how to make contacts in the industry, as well as the etiquette required with those contacts. And it's all supported with entertaining examples of his actual experience in the industry. So whether you're an aspiring writer, trying to figure out how to break into comic book writing, or a comic book fan who wants to hear some insider stories about some of your favorite creators, this class is a must."
"Andy provided practical and valuable insight into what a writer needs to know about scripting a comic and what to do with that script after its completed. I walked away inspired not only by the relaxed but informative conversations from each class, but also by the wealth of ideas that were generated by Andy and the other students."| COURSES AND SEMINARS |
Classes Our ongoing series of classes focus on storytelling within the comics medium—for both writers and artists. Since storytelling is the heart of comics and also the most difficult skill to master, Comics Experience highly emphasizes the skills you will need to be an expert storyteller. Seminars The world of comics publishing is constantly changing. Our dynamic one-day seminars acquaint both writers and artists with the necessary skills needed to create professional work and get published. And only Comics Experience offers these kinds of insights. |
Introduction to Comics Writing |
Be a comic book writer! |
In Andy’s six-week intensive class for writers, you’ll learn all the necessary tools and tricks for not only telling great stories, but for doing so in the comics medium--the language of comics, how to format your scripts, the tools of the trade, and finally, you’ll meet an honest to god, Marvel or DC Comics editor! You will conceive, outline, write—and rewrite—a complete 5-page comic book script. Just the way the pros do it! If you’ve ever dreamt of writing your own comic, you can’t afford to miss this course! Sign up right now! Just click on the Paypal link below!
BONUS: Sign up now and you’ll meet guest speaker and top writer Dan Slott (Batman: Arkham Asylum, She-Hulk, Avengers: The Initiative, and Amazing Spider-Man!) as he comes in for a guest lecture and Q and A! Course details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend Introduction to Comics Writing, you must register now online. Seating is limited. Your first payment of $247.50 Your second payment of $247.50 |
Introduction to Comic Book Art Be a comic book artist! You’ll work with the man who wrote the book—literally—about comic book storytelling for artists! Andy’s “How to” book on comic storytelling for pencilers hits stores soon! For six weeks, you’ll work with former X-Men editor Andy Schmidt to improve your penciling and storytelling skills and strategize on how to achieve your comic career goals! No other class offers the insights and the expertise that this one does! And if you think this sounds good, it gets better. On the last night of class, a real Marvel or DC Comics editor will look at your work—straight from the two biggest comics publishers in the United States! Sign up right now! Just click on the Paypal link below!
Course details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend Introduction to Comics Writing, you must register now online. Seating is limited.
Your second payment of $247.50 CLICK THE FIRST PAYMENT BUTTON TO ENROLL NOW!
You'll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with the exact location of the class. |
Workshop: Pitch Perfect Writers and Artists are welcome! It’s one of the most daunting and difficult parts of the comic business. Eventually, every creator has to write or illustrate a pitch for a publisher. They’re not fun and they’re far from easy—and that’s why we’ve developed our “Pitch Perfect” day-long seminar! In one day, you’ll learn how to present your story in a professional, clear, and concise manner. You’ll get insider tips on how to get your pitch in front of the right people and you’ll actually develop your pitch right here on the spot as we go! This is an essential workshop for any writer! Course Details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend the “Pitch Perfect” seminar, you must register online now. Simply click the Paypal button below and your seat is reserved! Seating is limited. EMAIL NOW TO JOIN OUR CLASS!
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Workshop: Creating Great Heroes and Villains Writers and Artists are welcome! Both artists and writers have much to gain from this one-day seminar! Andy will take you through a step-by-step process that melds both writing and art together in order to develop powerful, driven, dynamic, and intriguing heroes and villains! Behind every great story, is great hero and villain. Now learn how to build your own! Don’t wait, sign up today! Course Details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend the “Creating Great Heroes and Villains” seminar, you must register online now. Simply click the Paypal button below and your seat is reserved! Seating is limited. EMAIL NOW TO JOIN OUR CLASS! |
Workshop: Intellectual Property and the Comics Industry Writers and Artists are welcome! We all want to produce our creator-owned book and make a ton of money when it gets sold as a movie, or license toys, or make the most we can off of the collected editions. Well, that’s great! And, it’s also possible. This one-day, all-day seminar gives you the introduction you’ll need to understand how intellectual property works. You’ll learn about copyright law, trademark law, business deals, and what to expect within in the comics industry. Improve your chances of success by knowing what’s out there and what the different kinds of deals are. This is seminar is NOT TO BE MISSED by any creative person! Course Details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend the “Intellectual Property and the Comics Industry” seminar, you must register online now. Simply click the Paypal button below and your seat is reserved! Seating is limited. EMAIL NOW TO JOIN OUR CLASS!
Your payment of $245.00 |
PACKAGE DEAL! Not sure if you want to attend all three? Think again! With the one-time purchase of this package deal, you’ll be able to attend ALL THREE SEMINARS at a HUGE SAVINGS. Just click the paypal button below and you’re registered for all three one-day seminars at the low price of just $645! You’ll learn how to create engaging and enticing pitches, great heroes and villains, and get insider tips on the business and law regarding your creations so you won’t get taken to the bank! All of that, for nearly $200 off the combined price of the seminars. Details:
Can’t make all three due to scheduling conflicts? Don’t worry! If you register now and simply inform us of your conflict, we’ll automatically register you for the next time that seminar is offered. This deal will not be around forever. Don’t hesitate, reserve your seat for ALL THREE Creative and Business seminars right now! Online registration only: If you want to attend the ALL THREE seminars, you must register online now. Simply click the Paypal button below and your seat is reserved! Seating is limited. EMAIL NOW TO JOIN OUR CLASS! |
Advanced Comics Writing Course details:
Online registration only: If you want to attend Advanced Comics Writing, you must register online now. Seating is limited. Advanced Comic Book Art You’ve taken the introductory course, and you’ve got your portfolio pages, now take the next step to artistic and business success! In this seven week intensive course, you’ll expand on the skills you’ve already developed and work hand-in-hand with Andy to propel your art to the next level! Along with extended work-shopping of your story-telling pages, topics cover networking within the industry, finding good scripts to work from, how pencil for inking and for coloring, and getting published! If that’s not enough, you’ll also learn from Marvel and DC Comics Color artist Chris Sotomayor (Avengers, Supreme Power, Firestorm, X-Men) and a working comic book editor! BONUS: Sign up for our inaugural class and you’ll meet guest speaker and comics artist’s artist Jae Lee (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, Inhumans, Uncanny X-Men, and Captain America) as he comes in for a guest lecture and Q and A! Course details:
NOTE: You must have completed the Introduction to Comic Book Art Course to enroll in the Advanced class. Online registration only: If you want to attend Advanced Comic Book Art, you must register online now. Seating is limited. EMAIL NOW TO JOIN OUR CLASS! Coming Soon! General Workshop: Comic Book Networking Writers Workshop: Creating Great Heroes and Villains Artists Workshop: A Page a Day – Reaching your professional potential |