{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Jesse Wolfe - The Legend of Kyyden #2 & Building an Original Fantasy Universe","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/faf1ec1d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3276,"description":"How do you turn the stories in your head into an original fantasy universe and then convince people to care about it?\nJesse Wolfe joins the USDN Podcast to discuss The Legend of Kyyden #2, his journey from writing novellas to creating independent comics, and everything he's learned while building a creator-owned fantasy series from the ground up.\nWhat began as stories Jesse simply needed to get out of his head has grown into an ambitious creator-owned fantasy world with a long-term story still waiting to unfold. With The Legend of Kyyden #2 launching on Kickstarter October 12, Jesse takes us behind the pages of Kyyden and the realities of turning an idea into a comic, finding an audience for it, and continuing to build when you're responsible for far more than simply writing the story.\nTopics Covered\nThe journey from writing novellas to creating comics\nThe origins and philosophy behind The Legend of Kyyden\nBuilding an original fantasy universe\nIntroducing readers to Kyyden through Dimitri\nLearning from constructive criticism\nProtecting your creative vision as an indie creator\nBuilding an audience and community around independent comics\nReturning to Kickstarter for Issue #2\nCreating different editions for different audiences\nPlanning a long-form creator-owned comic series\nThe realities of learning every part of independent comic production\nJesse's influences and the future of The Legend of Kyyden\nSupport The Legend of Kyyden #2\n\n🚀 Kickstarter - Launching October 12:\nhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ubwriter/legend-of-kyyden-1-2-a-robust-fantasy-action-comic-series?ref=72140z\n\n🌐 Follow Jesse Wolfe:\nhttps://linktr.ee/jwstorytelling\n\nConnect with the USDN Podcast\n\n🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n\n🔗 Follow USDN Everywhere:\nhttps://linktr.ee/usdn_podcast\n\n👥 Join the Council of Nerds Facebook Community:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/usdnpodcast\n\n❤️ Support the Channel:\nhttps://www.patreon.com/cw/thedfpn\n\nSupport Our Affiliate Partner...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}