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.
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Tyler James's Latest Posts
Hodgepodge: SCAM Sells Out, Creative Differences, Procrastination, and More
Happy Monday everyone! Rather than one focused topic, I’m going to do a number of quick hits today of things that are on my mind. Give it a read, and weigh in on the comments below. 1) SCAM #1 Sells Out Related Posts:UPDATED! Barcodes, ISBNs, UPCs, Oh My!A Creator-Owned Sales Monster in the MakingHard Numbers, […]
Tackling The Short
Thinking about writing a short comic? Here are 4 actionable tips and an ton of resources worth looking at to write better short comics.
Setting Your #MakeComics Goals for 2012
Tyler is ready to share his 2012 #makecomics goals with you, and reviews the tips for effective goal setting.
Coming Up Short on Your Goals…Now What?
The Holiday Season is over, and the reflecting on past goals and setting of future goals season is upon us. Tyler James looks back on his 2011 goals, and looks ahead to the future.
Digital Pricing Dilemmas
Tyler James digs deep into the hot topic of digital pricing strategies, and offers up some ideas about how ComixTribe might handle it’s digital release in 2012. Grab a chair and dig in!
ComixTribe encourages YOU to take the #ComixShare Holiday Challenge
Help us spread the love of comics this holiday season and grow the comic fanbase one reader at a time.
Does the World REALLY Need New Characters?
In this week’s ComixCounsel, I explore whether the world really needs our wants our new ideas, creations, and characters. Let’s get a conversation started!
Creators: Help Us Help You!
ComixTribe launched January 1 of this year with the mission statement of creators helping creators make better comics. Based on the growing traffic on the site and the feedback we’ve received from many of you, I believe we’re living up to that goal. In 2012, we hope to take the site to the next level. […]
25% Off Everything at the NEW Shop.ComixTribe.com
Shop.ComixTribe.Com has relaunched with new products, and a six-day, 25% off sale! Check it out!
Offering Sketch Covers
I opened the old ComixTribe mailbag the other day and received this question from Jamie Gambell, a hardworking creator, friend of ComixTribe and writer of the new series THE HERO CODE with Jonathan Rector: Hi, Tyler. I’ve been considering offering up sketch covers, and was curious to know how yours have been received? Related Posts:UPDATED! […]
Ten Lessons Learned Exhibiting at New York Comic Con
Well, it’s more than a week after New York Comic Con and I think I’m finally recovered from that gauntlet of a convention. Here are a TEN things I learned (or relearned) at the show this year.
RUNNERS invades the New York Comic Con
Vampires vs. Zombies, with humanity as the prize. Runners #1 by Steve Forbes and Mac Radwanski debuts at the New York Comic Con. Pick yours up at ComixTribe Booth #2537! Available At the Show Related Posts:B&N Week 164: Which Conventions Do You Plan On Attending?Imbibe With the Tribe! 2nd Annual ComixTribe NYCC Drink & Draw […]
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