You have a little more than thirty days to file your incomes taxes (or file for an extension). Here’s a handy guide to some valuable help along the way.
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Q.: I took your advice and set up an About Me page but haven’t done a heck of a lot with it yet. Lately, I seem to be doing a lot of bio-writing and frankly, I’m not particularly good at it. I was impressed with the one you have set up on your profile. It’s nicely balanced and I was wondering if you would talk a little about building a good one, please? What makes an effective bio? What do you look for when you read one? What is superfluous? What separates info for bio from say a resume or cover letter? Is there a reasonable split between personal info and professional accomplishment? How much is too much? I’m thinking it gets redundant to just copy/paste from your About page, or is that acceptable? Any big Do’s or Don’ts?
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A while back we discussed options for health insurance for small-business owners and people who were self-employed. Since a lot has changed since then, I figured it would be appropriate to re-address the topic here.
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Although Kickstarter has changed forever how pre-orders are handled (and Patreon stands to change daily monetization), there are still times when your business’ revenue falls short of the equipment you need (or the bills that are due). And that’s when many of us reach for the credit cards.
And that’s a mistake.
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The first of four special Kickstarter episodes!
After a long hiatus — more than a year — the Webcomics Weekly crew is back! Due to the overwhelming Kickstarter support of The Webcomics Handbook, Scott Kurtz, Dave Kellett, Kris Straub and I will do four new episodes of our popular podcast. This is the first of that limited series. Kickstarter backers of the Handbook got it first, and now Webcomics.com members have semi-exclusive access to it before it goes public. Enjoy!
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The rules to the “On The Spot” Hot Seat are simple: I go to your site and discuss your site/comic/social media on that day. I don’t dive into the archive, and I don’t take into account anything other than what’s happening at that moment. I like this critique series because it emphasizes the need to continually be working with the mind that we’re making first impressions every day. My comments are only the beginning of the conversation. Members are encouraged to check out the sites and add their thoughts.The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
Self-promotion is an ongoing challenge for webcartoonists. It’s an important part of what we do — and it comes naturally to few of us.The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
If you’re not a member of Webcomics.com, here’s some of the information and tutorials and you missed.
For only $30, you get access for 12 consecutive months of information, tutorials, critiques and intelligent discussion among serious cartoonists. (And you don’t have to wade through a couple dozen lame self-promotional pitches every day to get to the good stuff!)
Of course, you can always buy my new book based on this site — finally available in print! The Webcomics Handbook is the sequel to How To Make Webcomics, and it’s based on some of the best information from Webcomics.com, and you can read it right now. Of course, members of the site can get the digital edition for 50% off.
Do you have your EIN? Here’s why you should.
The Hitch It / Ditch It Critique series ended…
… and the On The Spot Hot Seat critique series was launched
The U.S. Postal Service changed its pricing structure/delivery options. We walk you through the most pertinent developments
Usage rights: Are you familiar with the different usage rights that apply to your work — and what they’re worth?
Kickstarter Hacked: As soon as Kickstarter released information that their popular crowdfunding site was hacked, Webcomics.com updated with a post alerting members to this fact and telling them what they could do to protect themselves.
Mailbag: “Can I put your comic on my site? A member asked a seemingly simple question — How to respond to an Internet “reprint” or “syndication” request. The answer isn’t quite as simple.
Sales tax guide: Sales tax varies from state to state, and it’s something webcartoonists need to be aware of — whether they’re merely selling goods on the Web or traveling to out-of-state cons. We provide a handy guide to navigating the issue.
Covers designed to sell: In a guest piece, Webcomics.com member John Bogenschutz discusses a finer point of book-cover design — one he uses to convince people to buy more books.
Facebook advertising: Does it do more harm than good? An engaging and thoughtful video demonstrates how paying to boost a Facebook post might actually decrease your ability to reach your fans on Facebook.
Klout scheduler: Social-media analytics app, Klout, has developed new functionality for their users. We talk about what it is, and we identify how you could use it to better reach your readers.
Negotiating a price: We give you solid strategies on getting paid the most for your hard work.
WordPress back-up to Dropbox: This handy plug-in could save you a lot of heartache.
What are the first steps to building a Web site? The members weigh in on hosting, CMSs and branding.
Patreon rewards and milestones: Members discuss best practices and brainstorm strategies.
What’s your favorite thing about creating a webcomic?
Header image: A member was having trouble getting his header image to display correctly on his site. He got help in the forum.
WordPress plug-in recommendations: Members offered to plug their favorite plug-ins.
Hand-outs at conventions? Are you allowed to distribute flyers and other freebies is you’re not buying a table at the con?
Get out your calendar and start circling dates. It’s time to do a little webcomics planning.The content you are trying to access is only available to members.
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