ComicLab Ep 285 — Could OnlyFans be a Patreon alternative?

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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Vertical-scroll eBooks

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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When are you ready for a Kickstarter?

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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Webcomics Confidential: Building a supporting cast of characters

Let’s talk about developing a compelling cast of supporting characters.

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ComicLab Ep 284 — Crushing a Kid’s Dreams

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...

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Bookplates

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 […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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Feeling awkward about promotion? Talk about your ‘Pride & J...

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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