Webcomics workhorses Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop with Kazu Kibuishi on the eve of the release of the eighth book in his graphic-novel series, “Amulet.” The New York Times Best-Selling graphic novelist talks about the early crisis that redefined his career.

BUT FIRST, Kazu Kibuishi enjoys a tasty, tasty croissant.

Show notes

• 00:00 — “What am I — the Queen??”
• xx:18 — Introducing Kazu Kibuishi
• 03:24 — Leading a team of artists on a single project
• 08:15 — Is it energizing working in a studio environment?
• 10:00 — Promoting a book through social media and travel
• 16:30 — The early “failure” that redefined Kazu’s career
• 28:25 — Persistence sometimes includes stepping away
• 31:28 — Planning an epic-length comic / Kazu’s process
• 38:00 — How to approach a publisher / the importance of having an agent
• 44:30 — How much impact do reader comments and feedback have on your writing?
• 50:43 — What skills have you developed that time has rendered useless, and do you wish you could have that time back?
• 57:49 — What is the best part of your day / least favorite part?