ComicLab Ep 443 — Alaska Comics Camp 2026

ComicLab Ep 443 — Alaska Comics Camp 2026

This week, Dave returns from Alaska Comics Camp with a glowing review of what he calls one of the most...
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Estimated taxes are due Monday

Estimated taxes are due Monday

Just a handy reminder: If you pay estimated income taxes, your second-quarter payment is due on Monday, June 15. The...
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Two things every longform comic needs

Two things every longform comic needs

If you're writing a longform comic, you know the challenge all too well. You're telling a continuous story, but many...
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How to build an audience on Substack

How to build an audience on Substack

Out of all the social media newcomers, Substack has shown the most promise. It's an email newsletter delivery system with...
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ComicLab Ep 442 — Hiring a Social-Media Manager

ComicLab Ep 442 — Hiring a Social-Media Manager

Should cartoonists hire a social-media manager? Brad and Dave discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing social media and ultimately...
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When are you ready for a Kickstarter?

When are you ready for a Kickstarter?

You have enough work to collect into a book. You know how to collect estimates from a printer. You may...
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SEO for webcomics

SEO for webcomics

A few years ago, a lot of cartoonists moved away from their own websites and started putting all their energy...
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June To-Do LIst

June To-Do LIst

It's June. We're nearly halfway through the year already! The content you are trying to access is only available to...
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ComicLab Ep 441 — Quiet on the Set

ComicLab Ep 441 — Quiet on the Set

With both Brad and Dave nominated for awards this year, the guys spiral into a surprisingly deep conversation about awards,...
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Survivor Bias in Comics

Survivor Bias in Comics

A ComicLab listener submitted a question for the show: "Some successful artists honestly believe that others aren’t successful because they...
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