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!
Bolts & Nuts
B&N Week 114: Negotiating
Can you believe that another week has passed us by, and that it’s Tuesday again already? Time flies, especially when you’re keeping busy. This week, I want to talk about the fine art of negotiation. There are some things you should know when you’re making a go of comics, and without the tools, you’re going […]
B&N Week 113: Storytelling Questions To Ask Yourself
Welcome to another Tuesday! The days are getting visibly longer, if only by a little, and while the northwest is getting slammed by the weather, things are a lot more sedate here in North Carolina. I’d like to get some snow, personally. I haven’t seen any since leaving Tennessee. I think it’s time. Anyway, this […]
B&N Week 112: Working The Story
We’ve got another Tuesday to contend with! I don’t know about you, but I woke up, put on some Kool Moe D [Knowledge Is King album], cranked up the volume, and just hit it. Energized, I tells ya. Energized! This week, I want to talk about working a story. It’s something we all have to […]
B&N Week 111: Conflict & Characters
We’ve got another Tuesday today! To quote Spider Robinson, shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased I say that because of the Super Bowl: I wanted Ray Lewis, an outstanding player, to win the Super Bowl because it was going to be his last game, but I am also a 49er fan. I couldn’t […]
B&N Week 110: Pacing–Starting Your Story
It’s Tuesday again! That means its time for some more Bolts & Nuts! We’re going deeper into storytelling in the comic medium, and this week, I wanted to talk about pacing. Related Posts:TPG Week 279: Choose Your Own LoD!TPG Week 273: Missed Opportunities On GeorwellTPG Week 268: It’s A Race!TPG Week 267: Gumption, But No […]
B&N Week 109: Transitions
We’ve got yet another Tuesday upon us! Just like McDonald’s, I’m lovin’ it! [Speaking of McDonalds makes me hungry for their oatmeal.] This week, I wanted to talk about transitions. It isn’t going to be long-winded, I promise. There are only a few things to remember here, and if you use these tips judiciously, you’ll […]
B&N Week 108: Borders, Time, and Color
It’s time, it’s time for that Tuesday of mine Yep! We’re here again! Isn’t it a wonderful thing? Last time around, I said we’d talk about borders, time, and color. Let’s get into the Bolts & Nuts of that, shall we? Related Posts:TPG Week 279: Choose Your Own LoD!TPG Week 273: Missed Opportunities On GeorwellTPG […]
B&N Week 107: Story Mechanics
We have another Tuesday upon us! Isn’t it wonderful! It’s the second week of the year, and it’s an exciting time, let me tell you. We’re still talking about creating a story for a comic. I’m not going to talk about the story itself—storytelling can come in many ways. What I want to talk about […]
B&N Week 106: Storytime–Medium & Commerciality
It’s Tuesday, it’s a new year, and we’ve got the first installment of Bolts & Nuts upon us! This is the way to start the year, folks, let me tell you! New year, new beginnings, so we come around again to the very beginning. We’re going to talk about storytelling. However, since this is a […]
B&N Week 105: Become A Better Creator- Goals
Merry Christmas! Outstanding, isn’t it? Christmas on a Tuesday! [I wonder how many of you are going to show up. I’m here for you! Glorious day! On top of that, this is also the last B&N of the year! Two whole years without missing a week! That says something, doesn’t it? Related Posts:TPG Week 279: […]
B&N Week 104: Become A Better Creator- Persistence
Tuesday is upon us once again! Some people love the weekend, some people look forward to Fridays, but me? I’m partial to Tuesday, because spending time with you is always the highlight of my week. We’re winding down the Become A Better Creator series. The New Year will bring us new things, and that’s when […]
B&N Week 103: Become A Better Creator- Be Observant
Tuesday is upon us once again! Some people love the weekend, some people look forward to Fridays, but me? I’m partial to Tuesday, because spending time with you is always the highlight of my week. This week, we’re still talking about being a better creator, and this time around, I want to talk about being […]
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