Michael J. Williams — Writing Balance, Editing Power & Building Indie Comics That Last
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🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview: Michael J. Williams
Writing Balance, Editing Power & Building Indie Comics That Last
On this episode of The USDN Podcast — Where Indie Comics Come to Life, we’re joined by Michael J. Williams, comic writer, editor, screenwriter, and Editor-in-Chief at Inked Studios.
Michael has worked with Advent Comics, Grok Comics, Champion Comics, Alter Ego Arts, Super Serious Comics, Mazzi Productions, and has assisted on 40+ crowdfunding campaigns, contributing to projects connected to Wesley Snipes, Austin St. John, and Justin Gray.
We dive deep into:
- Balancing writing, editing, and marketing as an indie creator
- What makes a Kickstarter campaign succeed
- Building creator-owned worlds like Wild Oni and Iron Jaguar
- Embedding philosophy, mythology, and accountability into comics
- The current state — and future — of indie comics
Michael also shares insights from hosting the Comics’N’Poptarts podcast, mentoring through the Mississippi Gulf Coast Writers Guild, and advice for creators striving for sustainability in a demanding industry.
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