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In this episode: Graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shares tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design and the challenge of creating honest art.

Our Production Coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as co-host.

This is the first of a two-part series.

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Next, In Part 2: Tori talks about stories as “sense-making” devices, urges the importance of “celebration breaks” during long projects and shares her experience as an autistic artist.

00:45 Meet Tori Sharp
02:59 Tori's First Comics
05:19 Do You Consider Your Work Nostalgic?
09:24 Coursework Vs. Conversations
11:46 Understanding Passion
13:15 The Challenge Of Creating Honest Art
17:25 A Quick Note From Future Chris
17:44 Continuing Education
19:37 Passion Is Past-Tense
21:17 Rediscovering Her "First Love"
23:02 Tori's "Scariest" Project Yet: Just Pretend
24:36 Managing Panic
25:32 The Unique Challenge Of Sequential Art
28:57 Developing A Visual Style
30:48 Discovering Synesthesia
31:45 Imperfect Perspective
33:06 The Emotional Process Of Pitching
36:52 Pitching Multiple Projects At The Same Time
40:32 Next In Part Two
40:45 Credits