I've got an audience... now what do I DO with them??
From Comic Lab by Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett
April 23, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 436
About this episode
Brad and Dave discuss how to effectively engage an audience that is eager for more content from your comic.
Today’s show is sponsored by Huion — go to https://comiclabshop.com and use the code COMICLAB5 to unlock an exclusive 5% discount! On Today's Show: Your comic is gaining traction — but now readers want answers faster than you can tell the story. Brad and Dave explain why that’s actually a great sign — and how to turn audience curiosity into a powerful engine that keeps readers hooked instead of overwhelming your narrative. PLUS — CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVE KELLETT FOR HIS HUGO AWARD NOMINATION!
People in this episode
Hosts: Dave Kellett, Brad Guigar
Topics covered
- audience engagement
- comic storytelling
- reader curiosity
- narrative techniques
- Hugo Award
Keywords
- audience
- comic
- storytelling
- reader engagement
- Hugo Award
- narrative
- curiosity
Sponsors
Huion
More episodes of Comic Lab
- Alaska Comics Camp 2026 · June 11, 2026 · 1h 17m
- Hiring a Social Media Manager · June 4, 2026 · 1h 12m
- Quiet on the set! · May 28, 2026 · 1h 1m
- Is the comic strip dead? · May 21, 2026 · 1h 5m
- Keeping it Short — Making a Living 40 Pages at a Time · May 14, 2026 · 55 min
- Writing Funny Words Funnily · May 7, 2026 · 1h 5m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Comic Lab podcast page.