A listener asks if OnlyFans could be a Patreon alternative. Also, how do you know when it’s the right time to launch a Kickstarter? ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…
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I’ve advocated converting your comics into a panel-by-panel scroll for smartphone users for a while. I think it’s a good reading experience for Instagram, and I think it’s a good use of the multi-image post feature on Patreon. If you’ve […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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You have enough work to collect into a book. You know how to collect estimates from a printer. You may have even started working on the cover. There’s just one problem. How do you know if you’re ready to launch […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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Let’s talk about developing a compelling cast of supporting characters.
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A listener is planning to exhibit at a comic con — and their five-year-old wants to sell their own comic there, too! Should children be encouraged to sell their crayon-crafted cartoon books at conventions? Also, we discuss the difference between […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
Read moreOffering an original illustration inside a book — as part of an Artist Edition — is a tremendous way to drive sales and/or Kickstarter pledges. But… have you ever tried to draw a decent drawing on a book’s inside cover […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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It’s difficult for many of us to promote our creative efforts effectively because it feels like bragging. After all, how are we supposed to extoll the virtues of our work without sounding conceited? I have a strategy for you that […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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A listener asks if OnlyFans could be a Patreon alternative. Also, how do you know when it’s the right time to launch a Kickstarter?
ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…
You have enough work to collect into a book. You know how to collect estimates from a printer. You may have even started working on the cover. There’s just one problem. How do you know if you’re ready to launch a Kickstarter?
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Let’s talk about developing a compelling cast of supporting characters.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.A listener is planning to exhibit at a comic con — and their five-year-old wants to sell their own comic there, too! Should children be encouraged to sell their crayon-crafted cartoon books at conventions? Also, we discuss the difference between thumbnailing and penciling.
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Offering an original illustration inside a book — as part of an Artist Edition — is a tremendous way to drive sales and/or Kickstarter pledges. But… have you ever tried to draw a decent drawing on a book’s inside cover (or an inside page)? It’s not easy. And — depending on the coating you used on your cover/pages — the ink doesn’t always take to the surface very well. There’s got to be a better way…
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It’s difficult for many of us to promote our creative efforts effectively because it feels like bragging. After all, how are we supposed to extoll the virtues of our work without sounding conceited? I have a strategy for you that works every time — and makes your outreach much less ham-handed. Instead of talking about your comic’s greatness, talk about your “Pride & Joy” instead.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Here’s a thought-provoking question: Does the “more is more” philosophy of social media really lead to success? For instance, is it really better to offer hamburgers five times a week instead of steak twice weekly if you want to build a better career?
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.A ComicLab listener asks for advice on publishing two versions of the same book — one rated PG-13, and another rated R. Sounds an awful lot like what Brad does. So why is he so against it?!
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
It’s tough to be an independent cartoonist. There’s only one place to find comic readers online. There’s only one place where you’re able to get paid for your work. And there’s only one place you can be considered a professional and have hopes of building a career. No, I’m not talking about Webtoons, I’m talking about Keenspot in the opening years of the 2000s. And everything we said then was untrue just as it is when folks say the same things about Webtoons today.
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