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Well done Zoe, amazing achievement. Sending congrats from sunny Lincolnshire! X

good news, you can make games right now if you really want. you don't need to know programming. there are various tools available. but if the thing you want to make really needs some programming, you could ask someone to do it. and if money is an issue, there are ways to get funding, much like pitching a comic

Random question, but how many copies of your own books do you have in storage? Do you sell them at like shows and stuff? **Also, I really enjoy these two videos! Thanks for making them. Love your work and approach to comics! (And that issue in Creepshow was gnarly!)

I've never read any kind of graphic novel until today I saw it at a random comic book store in Birmingham city as I live in the UK any it was actually the very last copy and I said to myself what the hell what's the worst that could happen I might actually like it well.... I DID!! it felt honest and raw to me and as an introvert whose also autistic I understood in some way how your own thoughts can betray you or in my case getting super tired being around people for too long as for introverts it's emotionally exhausting. I already ordered your first work online The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott and I can't wait to read that as well. I also might actually like graphic novels now so thanks for that as well if anyone has any suggestions then by all means reply back to this comment, again it was a great read I ate a cookie while reading it too.

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Please post more even short content is great. Zoe you are amazing and I want more. Thank you in advance.

Good intel, found your channel from Life Is Strange (LIS) comic book 📚 😮💛😎🌎🍑

Comics is like making a movie. It won't make sense without a script.

You probably wont see this, I'm doing a critical review for my uni work and I had two questions. I found the moment your comic was finishe and the image of you on the floor very moving and personal, how did that idea come about? What artistic decisions do you make in order to convey your emotions? I read your comic recently which inspired my essay topic about emotional storytelling and it would be incredible to hear how you blended you art and the story together.. Much Love <3

Howdy! I read this book in one sitting on the floor of a barnes and noble in New York City and I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m 19, I moved out from my parents’ place at 3 in the morning on my 18th birthday and flew 2600 miles away from everyone and everywhere I’d ever seen, I’m figuring out what I want the rest of my life to look like, and working as a manual laborer to support myself. I adore comics and manga and I think I’m actually going to try writing my own comic this year. I’m not very good at art, but only practice can change that. This book really means a lot to me! Perhaps when I have more money I’ll actually purchase it instead of reading it for free in the back of the store lol

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Omg I just brought your book (it's lonely at the centre of the earth) yesterday from the bookstore!! I so excited to read!! ❤❤

As someone who is older( I'm in my forties) who wants to break into comics by doing webcomics first and then doing independent comics, this was all so helpful and motivational! I've got a lot of inspirations for me wanting to work in comic books( the great Stan Lee is one of them, as people can often forget that even though he had worked in comic books right out of high school since he was a teenager, he didn't really start to become successful and have his breakthrough in comics until he was in his late thirties and forties and then, if I can become successful in comics, perhaps I can likewise be an inspiration to other people like Stan was for me that it's never too late to accomplish your dreams and to be what you want to be). You're one of my inspirations for wanting to work in comics, too! I loved It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth! In It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth, you said that you like taking refuge in the works of others, so maybe someday I'll be able to work with you on a comic/ graphic novel! That's one of my goals- that if I can manage to create a successful comic book career for myself, to work with talented people that I'm a fan of and that inspire me! Keep up the good work!

Ah man, I really love this book. Your art style is fantastic, and the theming really hit home. I'm currently in a pretty bad bout of depression after my wife left me and finding myself terribly alone. Customers were basically the only human interaction I had for quite a while, and since I sell pretty high end products, they're usually one and done customers for several months if not years. Anyway, thank you so much for putting several smiles on my face, and a few tears. Your book really meant a lot to me. I'm still struggling, but hey, at least I'm still here to struggle.

God you are pretty

My lecturer told me to read this book after I opened up about how I was feeling. After turning the final page there was this tiny spark that went off in my head and I have started to look at myself and life differently than beforehand. At the back of your graphic novel it says “this book was not supposed to exist” but im so glad that it does, as does everyone else whose read it im sure. Thank you for creating it ❤

Never thought I'd see a proper, talented professional comics artist using one of those little cheap sketchbooks you get from the works for about a quid, brb gonna get over myself and finally crack on with my comic. Thanks for the inspiration

I'm from mexico and just got the book today and it meant a lot to me. you're an amazing artist and storyteller, thank you for your honesty and vulnerability as a 23 year old i've never felt more seen.

From a fan from India, I don't know if you'll ever see this text, if you do by any chance, just wanted to let you know your works are incredible. Billie Scott is my current favourite. ❤ Keep churning out more fantastic content !

Thank you for sharing. Really great recommendations 👍

Zoe! Im 4 months late, but hearing you talk about audio w/ comics.. I just read a comic called 'We Live', and it had QR codes to music created for the comic on youtube, had a out 6-8 songs over 5 issues. Please please please do this for your next book. Loved listening to music made for that comic, and even had a theme for the book! Also, i just finished reading the book, and I loved it. Felt like a journal we really weren't supposed to see lol, but im so glad you put it out there. So real and raw and loved your very human story of anxiety and depression and getting out of your comfort zone. Not exactly comics, but ive been writing for stand up comedy, and i've been trying to gather the courage to just go and do my first 5 minute set at an open mic.. and this book may have just gave me that extra bit of courage. We shall see. Anyways, keep writing and drawing 😁

Frog ring

2 years later and you look like a completely different person

Completely unrelated to everything mentioned, but what are you thoughts are soul eater the manga or the anime?

you are literally the person who got me into comics. i have followed u since we both were around 16 and it was after i read billie (the first EVER graphic novel that i read) that i realized i can genuinely make a living out of my art. and now my comic is getting printed this year. thank you for being my inspiration to this very day and showing me that everything’s possible <3 (ps you are incredibly cute and make me SO GAY love you)

Thank you for emotions you share ❤️

Watching you mess with the light 💡 was like watching a cat 🐈‍⬛ play with a ball of yarn 🧶 Lol.

I'd only just ordered my copy a few days ago after plucking it from my wishlist randomly. Was absorbed immediately! Then saw this video was up and new. Made for a good Saturday!

im waiting for this to be plublished in spanish because i dont to misunderstand things.. haha. cant wait to read it!!!

great video!!!!!

Hi! I bought your book a month ago and was both entertained and made envious at the same time that someone a few years younger than me could produce such a fine comic! I've always had trouble tapping into that 'drive' when making either art or music and I found that some of the only methods I know that really work for me is spite towards the world. My question is, and apologies if it's a little personal, but -if any at all- how much spite do you operate on, and does it ever feel like it detracts you from your intent or does it take you BEYOND your intent? Also, does it possess you and compel you to churn out work? Damn that was like 5 questions sorry haha. Greetings from the Lost Coast!

I adore your work!

GREATEST COMIC ARTIST OF ALL TIMEMEM

I am a 40 y.o dude from Massachusetts who suffered a nervous breakdown 18 months ago. Your work transcends age and sex and just everything- even with the cruelty of having a mental illness I draw strength and companionship from knowing others suffer the way I do, thank you Zoe. Also I made a friend who went to comic con get me a signed copy of your book so yay!

Literally love you and your book so much. Absolutely wonderful art, your video really instilled that for me as well. Though It Is Lonely, you make me feel not so alone ♥️

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Been a fan since Billie Scott keep up to eh good work Zoe! The self loathing eventually ends I'm glad you embraced the other facets of your life.

Accidentally skipped ahead and landed on my exact question 😂, loved the book can't wait for the sequel 🔥

as an artist who has delt with a lot of depression I thought your book was amazing and inspiring

I've read it twice, will probably read it atleast one more time when Crowded is finally in the works. This was a very entertaining QA so thank you Zoe!

Haven't finished watching yet but I just wanna say I've been carrying It's Lonely around with me ever since I finished reading it last month because I can't put it down. It's one of my favourite works I've read recently so thanks for making it, it's really inspired me to try write something of my own

i bought Its Lonely at a random comic store in a middle of nowhere college town while i was visiting my best friend last month and i liked it so much that i ordered and read Billie Scott too!! your stories and art are really special and i hope i can give you more of my money in the near future :)

I remember sitting on the floor and thinking really hard about life after reading this book, and then I felt bad for feeling so affected by it, but now I'm back to just letting myself connect with it. I think it was a really cathartic experience for me and watching you talk about how it was for you as well was really nice :) Thanks for making it (the book and the video) 🫡

Thank you for the book, and thank you for the video

This was really nice, loved the balance of genuine insight and silliness

I love how the only reason I started liking zoe's stuff is because of injustice gods among us and lesbianism (I might elaborate) Also sorry for pirating the book 5 times (and billie scott) but I bought the book in the end, still, sorry <3

Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes. I really want to see a panel from start to end and how you work in clip studio.

Please share your playlist!

Loved your book! :3 I was/am going throught some stuff, and your book had an effect on me, somehow it helped me take various choices and change certain things in my life, like i will now go to a psychologist (My first session is in 5 minutes O.O ) as a Mexican illustrator your book gave me hope to continue following my dreams and be not ashamed of who i am. (Also i'm a fan of the lines, shapes, colors and different styles you use in the book!)

Post the playlist !