Welcome to the not-quite-ready-for-prime-time schedule for OryCon 44! Seriously - we’re still hard at work on the schedule, but we want to give you an idea of what wonders await you in just a few more weeks. Please check back frequently for changes and additions, and see you in October!
Marvel and DC dominate the box office. Streaming services are picking up more obscure titles to spin stories around. What's the current state of comics films, what's coming, and how will new platforms affect the continued maturation of the space?
Friday October 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Ross Island
Elfquest is one of the longest running independent comics that has also been published by 3 of the top comic publishers. We\'ll howl and share our love of Elfquest and where it may go in the future.
You can write a story, but can you write in the style of a script? Learn about the special mechanics, industry tricks, gearing your work toward certain illustrators or publishers, writing notes for yourself to illustrate in solo work, and whether vague direction or meticulous description is right for your project!
Where does the future lie: Big or micro publishers? Self publishing? Webcomics? What's the best way to make money off your comic, and what do you need to know about the comics industry to stay in business?