It’s the first month of the second half of the year! Let’s make a plan to finish 2025 strong!
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Have you ever looked at your work, your habits, or even your relationships and thought, “Wow, this still has so many flaws”? It can sting. But seeing those imperfections? That’s actually a powerful sign of growth. Here’s why recognizing your flaws means you’re on the right path—and how to turn that awareness into momentum.
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Comics Q&A Livestream – In this episode, I answered your questions about making comics, building an audience, and staying motivated. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your career, there’s something here for you.
Other topics covered in this stream:
Q.: I’m used to the world of print. Online publication still confuses me, mostly about file prep. My original strip size is 16.25 x 6 inches and 600 dpi in Clip Studio Paint. I export it to Photoshop, where I reduce the file to 144 dpi with resample unchecked. But that then makes the file 67.708 x 25 inches. That seems obnoxiously huge. What should I be doing differently to reduce the dimensions without making the image look like a 6-bit video game image?
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How do you stop polishing and start publishing? Our strategies for overcoming perfectionism! Also — Dave has a little good news about the tariffs on imported books.
Today’s Show
Summary
In this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share humorous anecdotes about Father’s Day mishaps, discuss the importance of deadlines in combating perfectionism, and provide insights on changing fonts in comics. They also touch on the impact of ego on creativity, share updates on Comic-Con, and delve into the intricacies of file preparation for digital comics. The episode features a guest appearance by Susan McTaggart, who offers personal affirmations, and concludes with a discussion on Patreon strategies and the challenges of maintaining subscriber support.
Takeaways
In this livestream, I’m diving into the real talk every comics creator needs to hear — no fluff, no marketing buzzwords, just honest advice from the trenches.
If you’re trying to grow your audience, build your brand, or turn your comics into a business, this is the one to watch.
What can Netflix teach you about administering your Patreon rewards? Plenty.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Are you a shameless self-promoter? Brad thinks a little bit of shame might be a good thing. Also — how do you find good comics?
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