It’s tough to be an independent cartoonist. There’s only one place to find comic readers online. There’s only one place where you’re able to get paid for your work. And there’s only one place you can be considered a professional […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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I shared the analytics from my recent Kickstarter campaign in a recent post. And the numbers don’t lie: Social media is dead. In a campaign that topped $26k, social media posts netted me a grand total of… drum roll, please… […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
Read moreUsing a term like “post-mortem” for my recent Kickstarter is a little inappropriate. Kickstarter is still very much alive and well. In fact, it’s thriving. But there is a death to report: Social media. I’ll share some real numbers and […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
Read morePatreon has added a way to edit tier prices. This is now one of two ways that users can change a tier price. The other is “unpublishing.” From their email: Whether you’re navigating the rising costs of business or just […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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Having completed their Kickstarters, Dave and Brad review the promotional outreach that delivered the biggest results and make a shocking discovery. Traditionally, social media platforms were the biggest drivers of Kickstarter pledges. But in 2024 they barely made the top […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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I created a study guide for my Arts Entrepreneurship class, and I thought it might be helpful to post it here, too. It talks about the simple math behind correctly determining the best price for your merchandise.
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The quality of your line can add intensity and energy to your art. Let’s talk about drawing with a “dead” line… and why there might be a better choice for you!
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Carson Van Osten, a famous Disney artist who did many Disney comic books, created the famous “Comic Strip Artist’s Kit.” It was designed to help beginning comic artists deal with perspective problems and other drawing difficulties. They’re still as rock solid today as they were when he created them in 1975. Enjoy.
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Tomorrow is the first day of September, and the kids are headed back to school. Which is great is you’re a webcartoonist, because that means they’re returning to reading webcomics from school.
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Ironically, the Writer’s Block argument between Scott and me, lead to a surprising amount of creativity.
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Q:Is it better to offer B&W comics on the site and then sell a full-color book… or should both the site and the book have color images? Or should both be in B&W?
This is another question from the Forum that deserves to be brought out front for a little more discussion.
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This post was kindly submitted by graphic designer Christopher Williams, who is currently working on The Variants.
Greetings webcartoonists! I come to you from the neighboring land of Web design. We’ve been neighbors for a long time. We’ve probably seen each other on occasion. I look at what you’re up to with your little drawings and your game references, and you use my code and designs for your site. Just like neighbors!
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As you may know, the How To Make Webcomics book was nominated for a Harvey Award this year. Voting is open to professional cartoonists, and the deadline is this Friday.
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How often are we presented with the image of tortured creative souls, staring plaintively at a the tools of their craft, unable to make the slightest move because of “writer’s block.”
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The inaugural edition of Webcomics.com University was attended by an estimated 800 unique visitors, and was an amazing opportunity to listen to a seasoned vet talk about his craft as he was working.
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The 64th episode of Webcomics Weekly is a fascinating discussion between Scott Kurtz and Merlin Mann.
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Just a reminder about the first edition of Webcomics.com University tonight (9 Central Time) on Scott Kurtz’s Ustream.tv channel. From Scott:
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