I can’t tell you how to get motivated. Neither can anyone else. (Chances are… if someone tells you they can, they’re trying to sell you something.) Your motivation is a part of your makeup as an artist. And truthfully, your motivation is your responsibility. Seeking motivation from someone or something else is useless. And you probably already know this because you’ve tried that before and failed. So… let’s talk about your motivation.

Many of us recognize that readership on the Web has shifted. Our audience spends most of their online time on social media and apps. However, we know it’s important to have our own website where we can own and control our own work. But that website? It’s straight out of 2005.

The key to igniting your creativity is so simple that it continues to elude us — even those who have been doing this for a long time. If you’re stuck, here’s how to get unstuck.

Have you been told you’re talented? It feels good, right? But in this video, I’m going to tell you why it’s so much more important to focus on Skill rather than Talent.

In this full livestream recording from June 27, 2025, veteran cartoonist Brad Guigar dives deep into the most important (and often overlooked) truths about building a successful comic.

Topics include:

• 00:00 — Your writing must improve. We call them comics readers — not comics lookers
• 13:03 — A social-media following isn’t measured by the people, it’s measured by their passion.
• 22:23 — When is it time to reboot?
• 45:44 — Gambler’s Mentality: The myth of going viral

Also…

• Why “Do a Good Comic” is Rule #1
• The power of vertical scroll formatting
• Why follower counts don’t matter as much as passion
• Understanding that it’s OK to lose followers
• The myth of “going viral”
• When persistence becomes a trap
• Why strong writing beats flashy art
• How honest self-reflection drives improvement

If you’re serious about making comics that connect, grow, and last — this one’s for you.