Dream Job - Want to be a Comic Book Author & Illustrator? (Feature: Shemar James) - Shadowing Genius

Comic books aren't just for kids! Shadowing Genius would like to welcome author and illustrator Shemar James to our growing list of professionals willing to share candid stories about their career paths.

Interview Date: October 2021

Just For You: The choice to move forward in a career is often made with an uncomfortable lack of quality information and proper exposure to work/life realities. Shadowing current professionals by listening to their experiences is a perfect way to dip your toe into the industry to see if this is something you would love to be doing, too.

Questions Answered:
- What do the day-to-day work activities include?
- What motivates someone to write comic books vs. other types of books?
- How much (formal) education is required to become an Author?
- Does an Author work with a lot of people or is this mostly a solitary profession?
- What characteristics are essential for this profession?
- What types of equipment does a Comic Book Author need to learn how to use?
- Office job or is there traveling involved?
- Is this a financially stable career choice? Money!
- What stigmas will a Comic Book Author have to deal with that make work easier/harder?
- What are the positive & negative aspects of becoming an Author?
- How much time does this job take up in your personal life?
- How can someone figure out if this is the right career path for them?

Professional Contributions: Please note that all general advice provided by featured professionals is from their perspective only, is not meant to replace sound advice from your own advisors and does not represent any official view of ShadowingGenius.

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James Website: www.lulu.com/spotlight/sjbooks

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