It’s another day, another clickbait headline to send NSFW creators into a panic. Let’s break it down, and discuss what’s actually happening.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.You have enough work to collect into a book. You know how to collect estimates from a printer. You may have even started working on the cover. There’s just one problem. How do you know if you’re ready to launch a Kickstarter?
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A ComicLab listener recently submitted a question for the show: “Some successful artists honestly believe that others aren’t successful because they didn’t ’put in the work.’ They don’t acknowledge the complex machinery of creative industries. What are your views on Survivor Bias in the creative community?“
Buckle up…
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How did Brad and Dave know when they’d “made it”? ALSO: Now that you have a website with a blog… what do you write??
ON TODAY’S SHOW:
Offering an original illustration inside a book — as part of an Artist Edition — is a tremendous way to drive sales and/or Kickstarter pledges. But… have you ever tried to draw a decent drawing on a book’s inside cover (or an inside page)? It’s not easy. And — depending on the coating you used on your cover/pages — the ink doesn’t always take to the surface very well. There’s got to be a better way…
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It’s difficult for many of us to promote our creative efforts effectively because it feels like bragging. After all, how are we supposed to extoll the virtues of our work without sounding conceited? I have a strategy for you that works every time — and makes your outreach much less ham-handed. Instead of talking about your comic’s greatness, talk about your “Pride & Joy” instead.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Here’s a thought-provoking question: Does the “more is more” philosophy of social media really lead to success? For instance, is it really better to offer hamburgers five times a week instead of steak twice weekly if you want to build a better career?
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.How do you know when you’re giving your readers too many details? — or not enough? Where’s the sweet spot between action and exposition? We’re going deep on storycraft this week! PLUS: Zines, gutters, and distribution!
THIS WEEK’S SHOW
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 and have hopes of building a career. No, I’m not talking about Webtoons. I’m talking about Keenspot in the opening years of the 2000s. Everything we said then was untrue, just as it is when folks say the same things about Webtoons today.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.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… $677. Theoretically, I could have avoided any mention of my campaign on social media, and I would have still beaten my goal by $2,300. That’s sobering news for anyone planning a crowdfunding campaign. But what does it mean for audience building? For over ten years, social media has been the answer for webcartoonists who were trying to gain notoriety. So if we’re not getting results there, where do we turn?
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