Writing ‘beat to beat’

It can be difficult to write a longform story. How much do you need to write before you can start drawing? How do you keep a story moving without getting bogged down in details? Can you write week-to-week without falling […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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ComicLab Ep 275 — Special guest Caitlin McGurk (The Billy Ireland Cart...

This week, we’re talking comics with Caitlin McGurk! She’s the curator of comics and cartoon art at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and she’s got some terrific stories about her work there. ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW… Brad Guigar is […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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Inverted word-balloon tales

It’s a part of comics lexicon familiar to manga and manhwa readers: an inverted word-balloon tail indicating that the speaker is off-panel. Should you be using it?

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Patreon Mistakes That Cost You Money

Long ago, Patreon revolutionized how independent artists make a living. But many of us are still struggling. And for some, the reason isn’t the quality of their work. Instead, it’s applying a bad Patreon strategy — and suffering the consequences.

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Pitfalls of paid advertising

Buying advertising for your comic is a tempting proposition for many independent cartoonists. After all — you need to get your work in front of more people, and sometimes it seems as if social media just isn’t delivering the way […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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ComicLab Ep 274 — Nobody does thumbnails

Thumbnailing is one of the most often-repeated pieces of comics advice — and yet almost everyone skips this step. We’re gonna talk about it anyway. Also — is there a hidden problem with a “fake it ’til you make it” […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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“Where should I post my comic?”

It’s one of the most pressing questions in webcomics — where to post. Should you post on Webtoons? — Tapas? Should you stick to the social media giants — or go with the upstarts? And what’s with all this talk […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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