There seems to be some misinformation going around about whether it’s legal to ship comics using the Media Mail service of the U.S. Postal Service. Since this misunderstanding could cost you hundreds of dollars, let’s get it straightened out now.
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Which is more important for a cartoonist to learn — writing or drawing? ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…
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Writing comedy is a challenge that is made even more daunting by the fact that humor itself is completely subjective and impossible to define. Here are some thoughts on taking a clever idea and pushing it until it’s actually funny.
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It’s pretty easy to see the influence of manga on comics being produced today. Scrolling through Webtoons, it’s obvious that an entire generation of young comics creators cut their teeth on comics originally made in Japan. In general, that’s tremendous! […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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It can be frustrating to “hit the wall” in your creative output, but — speaking from experience — that wall isn’t a wall. And once you realize what’s actually happening, you’ll feel a lot better about your journey as an artist. […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...
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Finding a unique and identifiable drawing style is one of the first obsessions a beginner artist has. How is this accomplished? It’s all about the rearview mirror.
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How do you represent someone whispering in a comic? If you choose to make the lettering itself smaller, you’re sacrificing legibility — and that’s dangerous. After all, that’s Guigar’s Law of Lettering: “nobody’s gonna read your comic if they can’t read your comic.” In this Livestream Chat, let’s talk about different approaches to getting it done… quietly.
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Social media giant Meta launched Threads and acquired over 40,000 users within the first 24 hours. Will this be the death knell for Twitter? And if it is, will that be good news for comic creators?
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Email outreach is hot again — and many independent creators are leaping to it as a way to escape social media. But in so doing, many of us are running afoul of long-standing FTC regulations which could hamper our ability to reach those readers over the long term. So let’s talk best practices.
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It’s the first month of the second half of the year! Let’s get a plan in place to finish 2023 strong!
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Should you produce a calendar to sell to your followers? There are some pretty severe pitfalls we should discuss first.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Today’s show is sponsored by DriveThruComics.com! It’s the first download comic shop — and we think it’s the best!
With Marvel, Netflix, Sony, HBO, and Universal pulling out of Hall H, what will San Diego Comic-Con be like? Some say that removing the Hollywood sightings and signings will allow the attendees to return their focus to the comics creators the show was initially founded to celebrate. Others fear a floor full of angry fans who spent hundreds on a show that isn’t there.
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Check out the redesigned DriveThruComics here! Their team is looking for feedback as they work on the new layout and features, so pass along your thoughts using this Google Form.
If you’re interested in setting up a publisher account, here’s some helpful information. They also have guides for creating and publishing digital and print-on-demand books!
What can Netflix teach you about administering your Patreon rewards? Plenty.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.I’ve been teaching at the university level since 2014, and I’ve noticed something alarming. We’ve been giving young people the wrong idea about education. Worse yet — it’s something I’d been doing with my own children!
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Phil Foglio joins us to discuss his long and storied career as an independent cartoonist! Best known for co-creating “Girl Genius” with his wife Kaja, Phil talks about his breakout hit, “What’s New with Phil and Dixie,” his milestone NSFW series, “XXXenophile,” developing the Gaslamp Fantasy genre, and the philosophies that have helped him navigate several decades as an independent comics creator.
Fun Fact! Phil, Dave, and Brad are all nominated for the National Cartoonist Society’s Silver Reuben Award for Best Online Longform Comic!
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
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