Hey everyone, Straight to it. Effective immediately, we are pausing both the Capital of Comics Masterclass and the Capital of Comics Podcast. I've spent the last few weeks trying to find a version of this that keeps the weekly live format while still delivering on everything else in front of me. It doesn't exist. Things are scaling faster than I planned, and a 90-minute live recording, plus a full edit and distribution cycle every single week, is a commitment I can't currently meet to the standard this community deserves. So rather than quietly letting the quality slide, I'm making the call to pause, re-strategize, and relaunch with a sustainable plan. Here's what doesn't change, and what gets better. All 30 episodes of the Capital of Comics Masterclass are now free to every Academy member, current and future. Full-length live Q&A recordings, not the trimmed public cuts. Unlocked permanently. That's the part I want you to actually act on. Thirty sessions on business development, crowdfunding, marketing, building a vision, and thriving in a creative business. Most of you caught a few of these live and never went back through the rest. The archive is the product. It always was. The live sessions were just how it got made. So go watch them. Start anywhere, pick the episode that hits closest to whatever you are stuck on right now, and work backward from there. If an episode raises a question, post it in the community. That's what this room is for, and I am still in here. The Academy stays open. The library stays yours. Let's continue to build and grow together. 1% better daily. Joel

Welcome to the Concept to Comic™ Academy. If you’re here, you probably have a story you want to bring to life. This Academy exists to help you understand how comics are actually made, from idea to finished product, with clear guidance and real industry insight. Our Mission The mission of the Concept to Comic™ Academy is simple: Provide quality, affordable education for anyone who wants to learn how to create comics. Whether you’re a curious hobbyist, a first-time creator, a novelist exploring adaptation, or an IP developer expanding your world, this is a place built to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Where We Are Right Now We are currently in Phase 1 of the Academy launch, which includes the Capital of Comics Masterclass Podcast. Our team is actively building Phase 2, which will introduce structured Comic Creation Educational Courses to guide you step by step through the process of making your first comic. Community Dos: ✔️ Confidentiality: The purpose of the Academy is growth and improvement. Everyone should feel comfortable sharing their work without concern that it will spread outside the community. ✔️ Constructive Criticism: Honest feedback is encouraged. Criticism meant to help creators improve is welcome. Community Don'ts: 🚫 No negativity or disrespect: Harshness and ill-intended negativity are not welcome. 🚫 No social media link dropping 🚫 No spam or engagement farming Community Not Yets: (These are features we plan to implement in future phases.) 🚫 No selling or self-promotion (yet) 🚫 No hiring posts (yet) This community is designed to be focused, professional, and supportive for creators looking to grow. How To Get Started 1️⃣ Introduce yourself using the "Introduce Yourself" Category HERE and tell us what you’re creating. (Upon clicking the link, click the "Write Something" bar and type your introduction message!) 2️⃣ Watch Episode Archives in the Classroom HERE