Before you can hope to succeed, you need to define what Success means to you. We’ll talk about how to define your success.
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This week’s show is brought to you by Dreamhost — your first step in owning and controlling your own work. This week, the fellas wonder what it would be like to win the lottery. Then, Brad shares stories from the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia. Finally, Brad and Dave explain why placing white text on a black background can cause eye fatigue.
Today’s Show
Summary
In this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the joys and challenges of cartooning, the impact of wealth on creativity, and the importance of connecting with one’s audience. They explore what they would do if they won the Powerball, emphasizing the value of investing in others and creating opportunities for future cartoonists. The conversation also explores the balance between art and commerce, the role of stress in creativity, and the importance of community support in the comic industry.
Takeaways
I’ve been using a publishing strategy on Substack that enables me to optimize the reading experience for my audience while taking advantage of Substack’s SEO and promotional strengths.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Many artists have conflicting views on using photo references. The truth is that judicious, conscientious use of photo references can be a valid part of the drawing process.
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In a recent livestream, I discussed how I use a scheduler — Buffer.com — to schedule a week’s worth of posts in advance. As the conversation got quite detailed, one of my viewers asked if I’d write about that approach in more detail, including a screenshot of a week of planned posts. This is that post.
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It’s the first month of the second half of the year! Let’s make a plan to finish 2025 strong!
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Have you ever looked at your work, your habits, or even your relationships and thought, “Wow, this still has so many flaws”? It can sting. But seeing those imperfections? That’s actually a powerful sign of growth. Here’s why recognizing your flaws means you’re on the right path—and how to turn that awareness into momentum.
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Comics Q&A Livestream – In this episode, I answered your questions about making comics, building an audience, and staying motivated. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your career, there’s something here for you.
Other topics covered in this stream:
Q.: I’m used to the world of print. Online publication still confuses me, mostly about file prep. My original strip size is 16.25 x 6 inches and 600 dpi in Clip Studio Paint. I export it to Photoshop, where I reduce the file to 144 dpi with resample unchecked. But that then makes the file 67.708 x 25 inches. That seems obnoxiously huge. What should I be doing differently to reduce the dimensions without making the image look like a 6-bit video game image?
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How do you stop polishing and start publishing? Our strategies for overcoming perfectionism! Also — Dave has a little good news about the tariffs on imported books.
Today’s Show
Summary
In this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share humorous anecdotes about Father’s Day mishaps, discuss the importance of deadlines in combating perfectionism, and provide insights on changing fonts in comics. They also touch on the impact of ego on creativity, share updates on Comic-Con, and delve into the intricacies of file preparation for digital comics. The episode features a guest appearance by Susan McTaggart, who offers personal affirmations, and concludes with a discussion on Patreon strategies and the challenges of maintaining subscriber support.
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