How to Sell Your Small-press Book to Retailers Part 3 – 21 Tips from Actual Comic Book Retailers
21 tips on selling your small press books to retailers… from the mouths of retailers themselves!
Tyler James
Tyler James is a comics creator, game designer, educator, and publisher residing in Newburyport, MA. He is the writer and co-creator of THE RED TEN, a superhero murder mystery, EPIC, a superteen action comedy, and TEARS of the DRAGON, a swords and sorcery fantasy. Tyler is the publisher and co-creator of ComixTribe, which is both a new imprint of quality creator owned titles, and an online community where creators help creators make better comics.
Follow him on Twitter @tylerjamescomics, or send him an email at tyler.james@comixtribe.com.
Tyler James's Latest Posts
We Are a Tribe
Some thoughts on Free Comic Book Day, one of the great annual celebrations of our tribe.
An Open Rejection Letter
Tyler James is talking rejection in today’s Comix Counsel. Get the tissues.
Talking Graphic.ly with Micah Baldwin
Tyler James reports on his call with Graphic.ly CEO Micah Baldwin about the changes at the digital comics distributor.
UPDATE: To Graphic.ly or Not to Graphic.ly, That is the Question…
UPDATE! Cool news on this post. Make with click! Tyler James posts a special Comix Counsel with thoughts on the Graphic.ly shake up, and a SPECIAL OFFER for folks on the fence about whether or not to use the new service.
Oh, the HORROR! Rachel Deering Interview
Horror writer Rachel Deering shares her thoughts on werewolves, horror in comics, and the nightmares that sometimes come with creator-owned comics
Getting Your Tweet On
Tyler James talks about Tweeting. Tools and advice for making the Twitter work for you!
Tabling at Your First Comic Convention
Each year, thousands of hopeful young creators take the plunge and table for the first time at a comic convention. Tyler James shares some tips and insight for tackling your first con!
12-Minute Preview of the “Absolute Con-Sense” Workshop
ComixTribe publisher Tyler James is partnering with the fine folks at Lean Into Art to give a 90 minute workshop titled Absolute Con-Sense: 50 Strategies to Double Your Fun, Triple Your Contacts, and Quadruple Your Profits at Your Next Comic Book Convention.
A Million Dollar Title
Your book NEEDS a great title. Tyler James discusses the elements that make up million dollar titles in today’s Comix Counsel.
What’s ComixTribe’s Submissions Policy
Thinking about submitting your book to ComixTribe? Tyler James shares some frank thoughts about where ComixTribe is, where it’s headed, and what it can and cannot do for you and your pitch.
What is the Ceiling on DIY Distribution?
Last week was a good week for ComixTribe. SCAM #1 by writer/artist Joe Mulvey, our first release of 2012, generated an incredible amount of buzz with its debut on January 25. Despite a first printing of just 777 copies and being available in just a few dozen comic shops in North America, SCAM #1 was […]
ComixTribe Releases: FEBRUARY 2012
January was a banner month for ComixTribe, but February will be even bigger! Here’s what’s coming from ComixTribe in February, and details on how retailers can get on board!
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