E429 - Concept vs. Conceit — Why Some Comic Ideas Take Off (and Others Stall)

What’s the difference between a concept and a conceit — and why does confusing the two quietly sabotage so many comics?

In this episode, Brad and Dave break down one of the most important (and misunderstood) distinctions in storytelling. A concept is the engine that drives your story forward. A conceit is a clever wrapper that might look great… but doesn’t go anywhere.

If you’ve ever launched a comic that felt strong at first but ran out of momentum, this conversation will hit home.

We talk about:

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