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Breaking In and Leveling Up: Sarah Cooke’s Path in Comics

Breaking In and Leveling Up: Sarah Cooke’s Path in Comics

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🎙 Negative Space Comics Podcast — Season 3, Episode 2
Guest: Sarah Cooke (@sarahccomics)

We’re back with comics writer Sarah Cooke, winner of the 2023 Mad Cave Talent Search and the 2023 Negative Space Women’s Comic Book Writing Competition. Sarah has built an exciting career in comics, from winning competitions and editing anthologies to running successful crowdfunding campaigns.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Breaking into comics through competitions and mentorship

  • Lessons learned from editing and contributing to anthologies

  • Tips for building and running a Kickstarter campaign

  • The differences between anthologies and creator‑owned series

  • Her latest project, Faster Than Light Vol. 2, and what’s next for her

Whether you’re writing your first short comic or launching a full series, Sarah shares honest, actionable insights on how to grow as a comics creator.

👉 Follow Sarah: Instagram | Substack

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