In 2021, I was one of three mentors in the Negative Space Comic Book Writing Competition.
"We want to fill the negative spaces — give comic book creators a chance to get their foot in the door, make industry connections, find mentorship, and make the comic of their dreams. Our grand prize winner will receive mentorship to grow and thrive in the comic book industry. Our mentors, industry heavy-hitters, will guide them through every step of the process — from collaborating with artists to working with editors and publishers."
"We want to fill the negative spaces — give comic book creators a chance to get their foot in the door, make industry connections, find mentorship, and make the comic of their dreams. Our grand prize winner will receive mentorship to grow and thrive in the comic book industry. Our mentors, industry heavy-hitters, will guide them through every step of the process — from collaborating with artists to working with editors and publishers."
I got my first taste of the comics world while attending Saturday classes at the Joe Kubert School. Since then, I have kept a close personal and professional relationship with the faculty and students by taking time to answer students' questions, review portfolios, and engaged in events and programs promoting their mission and their student's success.
In 2022, I was one of Justin Zimmerman's guest lecturers during his "teaching comics" course at Pacific University. I provided a behind-the-scenes look at what comic editorial entails, answered questions, and guided students trying to make a career in comics.