According to a Very Popular Influencer, one should post on social media six to eight times daily. I disagree, and I think this kind of decision-making leads to even bigger mistakes.
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B.F. Skinner’s research showed that rewards and punishments can alter a subject’s behavior. We can use those same simple techniques to change how our readers interact with us on social media.
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Unless you have a granular knowledge of advertising, demographics, and much more, you’re probably wasting money on “plug-and-play” advertising and paid promotion on social media. Here’s why…
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Where should you post if you want to build an audience? Substack delivers unbeatable audience-building tools… but it has some drawbacks. Bluesky is active… but small. Webtoon is terrific… if you’re doing the style and content that their users prefer. Patreon has recently added features to promote discoverability and reader-retention. And the legacy social-media platforms — Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook — have been failing creators for years now. Brad and Dave share actionable advice to help you navigate it all.
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If you’re starting a new comic project, one of the first artistic decisions you’ll face is deceptively simple: color… or black and white? It’s a choice that affects aesthetics, workload, reader expectations, and even your growth as a cartoonist. Here’s a breakdown of the major considerations—practical, creative, and strategic—to help guide your decision.
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Blambot’s biggest sale of the year is happening now! Save 25% off your entire order at blambot.com. This sale runs from December 1st to December 8th. Discount is taken at checkout. Here’s my list of suggestions…
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It’s already December. This month is dominated by holidays—both preparing for and celebrating them—and it’s the end of the year. It’s probably the most challenging month for a webcartoonist, so let’s get organized.
Today’s show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Kamvas 22 Plus! In today’s show, Brad and Dave tackle an old question — does your comic HAVE to be in color? The answer is more nuanced than you might think! Also, the comics uncles will discuss the right ways — and the wrong way — to sign your books for fans.
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Today’s Show:
Summary
In this engaging conversation, cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the debate between black and white versus color in comics, the dynamics of creative teams, and book-signing etiquette. The share personal anecdotes, insights on the creative process, and the importance of listening to audiences. The discussion also touches on the future of comic adaptations and the satisfaction of creating art for its own sake. The hosts delve into the intricacies of storytelling, discussing the journey of creating a narrative and the potential future projects that may arise from it. They share insights from their experiences at Comic Con, particularly focusing on book signing etiquette and best practices. Additionally, they touch on the importance of analytics in understanding audience engagement through platforms like Patreon.
But first, Dave waxes poetic over the “Golden Girls” spin-off, “Golden Palace.”
Takeaways
If you’ve been a reader of Webcomics.com for a while, you know how much I loathe “magic number” advice. But as much as I detest typing it, this “one weird trick” will almost certainly improve your comic.
Collect your thirty most recent comics (strips or pages… it doesn’t matter) and get ready to read them, one by one. Instead of reading them from the beginning, start reading each from the second panel. If you’re like most amateur and pro-am comics creators, your comics probably read perfectly fine this way. And that’s a Big Problem.
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