Panels will be held on the “Main Stage” (downstairs) and upstairs in the “Panel Room”. For games and activities, visit the “Game Room” (behind the Main Stage).
| SATURDAY, NOV 1ST |
MAIN STAGE
1:30pm “Brainstorming Your Comic”
Duration: 45 min
How do you find the motivation to create after a long day’s work? Come join in on the discussion with as they discuss the methods that they use to create the true work life balance.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Ishmael King H.G Smileyfacecorp
Humble Frog Illustration Mena Baldwin
Brass Comics Isaiah Broussard
2:30pm “Comic Indie Competition”
Duration: 20-30 min
These kids have been working very hard for weeks and now it’s time to announce who the winners are. Join us in cheering all of these creative kids on!
PANEL ROOM
1:30pm “Creating Good Characters for your Story”
Duration: 30-45 min
Creating good characters is one of the key aspects to making an addicting story that will prove difficult for anyone to put down. We’ll have some of the top indie authors join forces as they discuss ways to make your characters shine!
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Eryn Rensing Rensing Writes
Chelsea McWillis C.J. McWillis
Abby Goldsmith Author
Melissa Algood Author
2:30pm “Funding Your Comic”
Duration: 45 min
Congratulations! You finally have your comic finished! Now it’s time to sell the darn thing, and becoming your own salesmen may feel like another huge task that you you’ll need to tackle. Thankfully we have experienced veterans who are willing to share their insights. Join in and learn the ins and outs of marketing and selling your comic the right way.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Lane Fobbs Books by Fobbs
Rashad Whitney Cartwright ImagiNation Ink
Jonathan Dory MechaMythic Comics
3:30pm “Tips and Tricks in Creating and Running a Small Business”
Duration: 30 min
Running a small business can be a cumbersome task, but if you want to take on your creative journey, this is one of those steps you can’t skip. Although running a business may be a necessary evil, thankfully we have tips and tricks that can help us through the process.
PANEL SPEAKER:
Mery Hamlin Cardona BrokenxPalette
4:15pm “How to Make Your Story Shine”
Duration: 45 min
Making a great story relies on tried and true principles that have been laid by many writers before us. Don’t skip over this panel as we have tips from indie comic creator Emmanuel Aguirre.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Ynes Freeman Memento Vivere Press LLC
Emmanuel Aguirre Bus-Hole Comics
Kelley Reece Marsh Hallow
Janelle Carrasco Vennko Studios
GAME ROOM
1:30pm “Games and Activities”
Duration: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Come have a break and have some fun! We’ll have all sorts of neat games going on in this room.
11:30am “Playtesters Paradise”
| SUNDAY, NOV 2ND |
MAIN STAGE
1:00pm “Comic Pacing & Character Development”
Duration: 30 – 35 min
Running a small business can be a cumbersome task, but if you want to take on your creative journey, this is one of those steps you can’t skip. Although running a business may be a necessary evil, thankfully we have tips and tricks that can help us through the process.
PANEL SPEAKER:
Guest of Honor David Lujan
2:15pm “Comic Cases that Changed the Law”
Duration: 30-45 min
Running a small business can be a cumbersome task, but if you want to take on your creative journey, this is one of those steps you can’t skip. Although running a business may be a necessary evil, thankfully we have tips and tricks that can help us through the process.
PANEL SPEAKER:
University of Houston Law
PANEL ROOM
11:30am “Playtesters Paradise”
Duration: 11:30pm – 4pm
For anyone interested in playing indie board games, we’ll have a few tables set up with indie board game creators.
11:30am“Balancing Work-life with Your Passion”
Duration: 20-30 min
How do you find the motivation to create after a long day’s work? Come join in on the discussion with as they discuss the methods that they use to create the true work life balance.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Ash H.G Author
Reign Reeves Pearson Author
Angélique Jamail Author
Jarrod Perez Milqtoast Comics
12:15pm “Collaborating with Others”
Duration: 30-45 min
Many of us artists and writers feel pressure to do it all on our own. We spend countless hours perfecting our craft in isolation, but this solo path often leads to creative burnout, a limited audience, and missed opportunities. We get trapped in the familiar, making it hard to see a fresh path forward.
PANEL SPEAKER:
Stephen Champlin The Janissary
Travis B. Hill Travis B. Hill
Casey Sorrels Transmigrant Productions
1:00pm “Register Copyrights for Attendees/Vendors”
Duration: 3 hrs
This is a one-on-one session with all of those that have registered to receive this assistance with law students at the University of Houston.
GAME ROOM
11:30am “Games and Activities”
Duration: 11:30pm – 4pm
Come have a break and have some fun! We’ll have all sorts of neat games going on in this room.