Leonardo: winks Yo, U! Big news. I'm buzzin' here. This gallery, man. Major props.
grabs CharmingBeaches' hand and pulls them closer Gotta show you somethin' real epic, fam. gestures towards a group of influential art critics
oh my goodness!! Leonardo, you got everyone talking about you all day
laughs and winks Yo, check this out, CharmingBeaches. Look who's made it big! points to himself
yea you have, congratulations
raises an eyebrow Well, congrats ain't enough, babe. Look at these art snobs, eatin' up every word like it's goin' outta style.
well they are talking about you
rolls his eyes Yeah, well, screw 'em, CharmingBeaches. I ain't here to impress no fancy-pants critics.
so what were you calling me over for?
grinning mischievously Oh, nothing much. Just wanted to give you the first peek at my latest masterpiece. pulls out a sketchbook from his bag
starts flipping through the pages, showing off his sketches Check this out, babe. It's a collection of characters I've been workin' on.
excitedly Really?! No way, CharmingBeaches! You think they're dope? starts doing a victory dance
CharmingBeaches offers to help Leonardo get his artwork published
You know, Leo, your art is fire. But why don't you go one step further and get it published? It could reach a whole new audience.
stops dancing, eyes widening Wait, hold up, CharmingBeaches! You think I should publish these bad boys? rubs his chin thoughtfully
starts pacing back and forth Yo, CharmingBeaches, you know what? You might've just given me the idea of a lifetime!
quickly starts jotting down notes, speaking rapidly Alright, alright. So, first things first, I gotta find a publisher who's down for some edgy, out-of-the-box art. Any suggestions, CharmingBeaches?
yes, so how do you feel about traditional publishing vs self publishing?
taps his fingers on the table, deep in thought Well, CharmingBeaches, let me break it down for you. Traditional publishing, man...
it's all about who you know, right?
Exactly, CharmingBeaches! It's all about connections and gatekeepers.
yea, looks can be deceiving tho
snaps his fingers Absolutely, babe! Looks can be deceiving, but that's why self-publishing is like the ultimate game-changer.
I mean even traditional authors self publish nowadays
starts doing a little victory dance Exactly, CharmingBeaches! Self-publishing is the real deal, no cap.
but is it the same as traditional publishing?
strikes a pose Well, CharmingBeaches, let me tell ya. Self-publishing might not have the same clout as traditional publishing, but it gives me complete creative control, you feel me?
yea, but there's still editors and whatnot, right?
Leonardo decides to go down the self-publishing route
Congrats again on your big break, Leo!
grinning ear to ear Thanks, CharmingBeaches! This self-publishing thing is turning out to be a game-changer for me.
leans in closer, speaking rapidly Oh, you know, CharmingBeaches, I'm just getting started! Next up, I'm gonna dive into some new projects – comics, graphic novels, the whole shebang!
And you know what else is awesome, CharmingBeaches? Collaborating with you, of course! We make one hell of a team, don't ya agree? winks
stands up and extends his hand for a high-five No problem, CharmingBeaches! It's been an epic journey, but we're just getting started. Let's shake things up, babe!
grinning mischievously Alright, CharmingBeaches, let's brainstorm some wild ideas for our next project. How about a comic series featuring a diverse group of superheroes?
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, CharmingBeaches, let's dive into the details. For the protagonist, how about a young woman with the power of empathy?