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.

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How Much? The Deafening Silence of a Commission Request

| November 27, 2013 | 0 Comments
How Much? The Deafening Silence of a Commission Request

Cesar Feliciano (THE RED TEN) discusses a common occurrence when fielding commission requests.

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How NOT to Get Stretched by Kickstarter Stretch Goals

| November 11, 2013
How NOT to Get Stretched by Kickstarter Stretch Goals

Tackling the tricky subject of Kickstarter Stretch Goals…Plenty of DOs and a whole lot of DON’Ts!

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Nooo! That’s My #$%#ing Idea! What Are Your Options When Someone “Steals” Your Pitch?

| November 3, 2013
Nooo! That’s My #$%#ing Idea! What Are Your Options When Someone “Steals” Your Pitch?

What do you do when you find another creative team is coming out with a book that has the exact same concept as the book you’re working on?

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Last Chance to Pre-Order EPIC #1 Pilot Issue!

| October 18, 2013
Last Chance to Pre-Order EPIC #1 Pilot Issue!

“Digital Directors Cut” of EPIC #1 Pilot Releases Tonight at Midnight to ALL BACKERS!

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ComixTribe announces NYCC Exclusive & Guest Signing Schedule

| October 9, 2013
ComixTribe announces NYCC Exclusive & Guest Signing Schedule

ComixTribe has announced its plans for the big show, including a number of creator signings and a NYCC Exclusive book! Tyler James (The Red Ten, Oxymoron, EPIC), John Lees (The Standard, And Then Emily Was Gone), and Joe Mulvey (SCAM) will be at the ComixTribe booths #1170-1172 in the Small Press Alley on the main […]

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The Kickstarter Laboratory: 7 Experiments in Crowdfunding a Floppy

| September 23, 2013 | 7 Comments
The Kickstarter Laboratory: 7 Experiments in Crowdfunding a Floppy

Tyler James discusses seven new crowdfunding strategies he’ll be trying with his latest Kickstarter campaign.

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ComixTribe Launches EPIC Kickstarter! Bonus Incentives for Day One Backers

| September 23, 2013
ComixTribe Launches EPIC Kickstarter! Bonus Incentives for Day One Backers

ComixTribe Lauches 25 Day Campaign to Fund EPIC!

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DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part II – Ship Like a Boss

| September 16, 2013 | 7 Comments
DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part II – Ship Like a Boss

Tyler James continues his DIY Crowdfunding series, discussing the ins and outs of shipping.

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An EPIC Kickstarter Launching in One Week!

| September 16, 2013
An EPIC Kickstarter Launching in One Week!

ComixTribe brings EPIC to Kickstarter on September 23, 2013!

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The Agony! The Ecstasy! Turning Failure into Success: A Kickstarter Story

| September 6, 2013 | 2 Comments
The Agony! The Ecstasy! Turning Failure into Success: A Kickstarter Story

Writer Wes Locher shares lessons from a failed AND a successful Kickstarter campaign for the same book.

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Get a FREE SKETCH from ComixTribe at New York Comic Con 2013!

| August 26, 2013 | 43 Comments
Get a FREE SKETCH from ComixTribe at New York Comic Con 2013!

ComixTribe is giving out 100 FREE Sketches at New York Comic Con 2013…and pre-order commissions by Tyler James, Cesar Feliciano, and Joe Mulvey are now open!

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DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part I – What To Do BEFORE You Launch?

| August 26, 2013
DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part I – What To Do BEFORE You Launch?

Tyler James continues his analysis of comics and crowdfunding, discussing the 5 things you must source BEFORE you launch your Kickstarter campaign.

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