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I am so grateful to Brad Simpson for agreeing to talk with me about being a colorist and a freelancer. There was something about the effortless way he peeled back the myth behind working in the comic book industry throughout the conversation.

More importantly he gave honest insights into what it means to be a freelancer. Brad’s colors have brightened and enriched comics like Bloodborne, The Witcher, Stray Dogs, Coffin Bound, Black Stars Above, and so many more.

Starting with his early days as a painter and his transition into comics, Brad shares what he learned, a few things that surprised him about the industry, and illuminates what you can count on and some things that are harder to predict.

If you were thinking about becoming a comic colorist or a freelancer or are curious about what both pursuits are like, I believe you'll enjoy the wisdom that he imparts.

You can also check out his gorgeous portfolio at https://brad20eyesstudio.squarespace.com, keep up with his newest art at https://www.instagram.com/20eyesbrad/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/20EyesBrad

Check out our conversation on Storytelling With Seth. Find it on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think.

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Kayden Phoenix is building a universe and you can help!

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https://ko-fi.com/sethtellsstories

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How You Can Win

How You Can Win

Winning is a big part of competitions. It’s time to learn how you can win. Sports, games, and life are all things people want to win. But sometimes winning is about throwing your name in the ring. Usually, it is in the hopes of taking a single chance as far as it will go. Maybe all the way to the top. The problem with a drawing is that it only happens once. After someone becomes the lucky…

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How far will social media go and what will the final cost be?

Contraband by TJ Behe asks the hard questions and offers no easy answers

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I am immensely grateful that one of my first comic strip writing gigs is for a project with one goal… To bring people happiness.

I couldn’t do it without the wonderful art of Afif Amrullah and the HAPSIE gang!

Greedy Greg is a character always wants more usually at the expense of other people and the environment. Sometimes, even Greedy Greg can learn a lesson

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A comic book of heart, hope, and friendship. Meet creators Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt

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So many people are creating comics these days.

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How to listen to Stories From The Pitch live and on-demand Part 2

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How to hear Stories From The Pitch live and on-demand

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Don’t worry about getting published. Focus on writing a story that matters.

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Is the podcast newsletter you’re missing?

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Meet a character and his creators in a podcast recorded across time.

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John Hitchcock is the owner of Parts Unknown Comic Shop in Greensboro, N.C.

He met Will Eisner at a comic convention. Listen to his stories of the Ambassador of Comics part 2 in the series Talking Will Eisner.