Episode
Avoiding the Shiny Object
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- Pesto Comics - Audio Edition
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- Apr 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 578
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- https://pestocomics.substack.com/p/avoiding-the-shiny-object
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Summary
Professionalism means getting things done - regardless of whether you're feeling up to it. 00:00 Intro: Riding the High 00:08 Where Pesto Comics Stands in 2026 01:14 Planning 2027: Crimson Frontier & Unfinished Scripts 02:28 Procrastination & Plates Spinning 02:44 Shiny Object Syndrome (and Why It's Both a Trap and a Gift) 03:26 Professional vs. Hobbyist: On Finishing What You Start 05:37 Start Small: Advice for New Creators 07:55 Commitment: Getting Back to Work 08:51 The 10-Minute Rule 09:19 Outro == Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics! Direct Market Comics: ----------------------------------- FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 In Stores - Wednesday April 29th FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 Available for Pre-Order (FOC) - Monday May 4th In Stores - Wednesday June 3rd If you aren't near a shop, check out pestocomics.com for a list of stores where you can order online! Kickstarter Comics: ------------------------------- NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3 On Kickstarter - This April https://bit.ly/nkw3 SNIP #3, 4 & 5 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/snip3 CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Spring https://bit.ly/cf1comic PRIME CUT #1 & 2 On Kickstarter - This Fall https://bit.ly/prime1comic Books: ----------- BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1) On Kickstarter - This Summer https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon == This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.com --- See everything Pesto Comics has to offer at https://pestocomics.com Find Adriano on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.tiktok.com/@pestocomics See more from Adriano on the Instant Ink Comi…