If you’ve ever stressed out about losing readers — or not growing fast enough — you need to understand this concept!
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I accept criticism of my art from two sources: peers on a similar journey whom I reach out to for advice (like an art-school critique, for example), and people with a demonstrated proficiency in my field. You’ll notice that the list does not include comments from individual readers or people who claim to be critics on websites, podcasts, social media, or video. Here’s why…
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If you’re publishing a book—whether independently or through a traditional press—one of the most important metadata decisions you’ll make is choosing the right BISAC Subject Heading. Short for Book Industry Standards and Communications, BISAC codes are the standardized categories used across the publishing industry to classify books by subject, genre, and audience. Far more than just a label, the BISAC code you choose can directly influence your book’s discoverability, placement in online stores, and how it’s marketed to readers. In this tutorial, we’ll break down what BISAC headings are, why they matter, and how to select the ones that will give your book its best shot at success.
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Cartoonist Scott C joins us to discuss his artistic journey. He discusses his beginnings, including art directing Psychonauts and Brutal Legend for Double Fine Productions, as well as his first webcomic, Double Fine Action Comics. He shares valuable insights on working with watercolors and creating graphic novels for younger readers. His paintings are currently on display at Gallery Nucleus in New York.
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If you’ve ever inked on your pencil layer, here’s a Clip Studio tip that will change your life.
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We’re often tempted to jump into crowdfunding — Patreon, Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, etc. — before we’re ready. And that can be a big mistake in many ways. So, let’s talk about getting our timing right.
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Patreon is a great way to monetize your work on the Web, but it’s inescapable — if you want paying backers, you’ve got to be prepared to make it worth their while. And that means posting often — including exclusive content. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to post when you’re putting everything you’ve got into simply doing your comic. So, what can you post when you’re out of ideas (and time)? Buckle up. I’ve got 15 types of posts that are proven winners — and most of them take very little extra time.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.In this livestream from May 2, 2025, I talk about what social-media platforms are working — and which ones are failing. Plus, why you should stop exhibiting at comic conventions, and how to write humor.
Get out your calendar and start circling dates. It’s time to do a little webcomic planning.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Is it OK to change your comic after you’ve already sent it to your audience? The guys also tackle tariffs, ISBNs, bar codes, and offering comics to charity organizations.
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