CBR: CCI: Marvel Writers Panel

[CBR News]

Some of Marvel's most popular scribes including Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Mark Waid, and Chris Claremont gathered for a discussion of their history and writing philosophies at Comic-Con International.


Full article here.

[Interzone]

i can't even begin to describe how nervous i am just standing in front of people like this.
the idea of actually opening this hole in my face and making a sound at them just seems terrifying.
how these guys got up the courage to not only talk to their idols but got the privilege of doing mundane tasks for them astounds me to no end.
i seriously have to stop being such a pussy if i want to get into comics.

[Deathpool]

i can't even begin to describe how nervous i am just standing in front of people like this.
the idea of actually opening this hole in my face and making a sound at them just seems terrifying.
how these guys got up the courage to not only talk to their idols but got the privilege of doing mundane tasks for them astounds me to no end.
i seriously have to stop being such a pussy if i want to get into comics.

They're just people, man. I know that is hard to grasp sometimes because we're use to reading about them and seeing their names, but they're just like you and me. Just don't come off as crazy psycho fanboy and you should be okay.

I don't know how old you are, but maybe look into becoming an intern at Marvel or DC if you can. It's a good (albeit non-paying) way to get your foot in the door.

[G. Wayne]

... but got the privilege of doing mundane tasks for them astounds me to no end.
i seriously have to stop being such a pussy if i want to get into comics.

Sure does seem to be easier to get into comics if you
-already have connections in the business
or
-are already famous.

Compared to, y'know, being a completely unknown writer and getting a script accepted.

[Push You Down]

Don't run before you can walk.

[Spidey616]

Waid's story about "leaving room for balloons"

LOL

[G. Wayne]

Don't run before you can walk.

Writing, sure. Taking advantage of just happening to know the right people? Meh.