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!
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Comic Book Project Management Tips
The indy comic creator wears a ton of hats. Scanning over my April “to-do” list, it’s shocking (and a little troubling) how few of the items on the list actually involve writing or drawing comics. Just today, for example, I’ve answered two emails regarding commission requests, sent an email to Tommy Patterson about a possible […]
A week with an iPad
I bought an iPad last week. (Well, technically, I bought it several weeks ago, but it didn’t ship until last Wednesday. Apparently, these things are popular.) Since my face has been buried in my shiny new toy for the majority of the past few days, I figured I might as well offer some quick hit […]
Comics Plotting Tools
One aspect to writing comics that can be tricky is figuring out how you go from a rough idea of what happens in an issue to a finished script. Now, all of our writing processes will be a little different. And you may even find your writing process varies from story to story. (I know […]
Steal This Distribution Plan!
The independent comic book creator faces no shortage of obstacles. One of the most vexing is distribution. How do you get your book in the hands of any and everyone who might enjoy it? How do you profit from your work so that you can keep doing it? How do you […]
Should I Do a Webcomic?
Happy Monday, everybody! Got a great question from a fellow creator the other day, and figured it was worth sharing my response here. So, once again, let’s crack open the Comix Counsel mailbag: I’ve been thinking about putting out a webcomic. I’m just nervous about the financial end of things. I have an artist […]
#Comicmarket Watch
Last Tuesday, comic book retailers, publishers, pros, and even few fans took part in a Tweet-splosion of chatter about the comics industry. Each Tweet was tagged with the #comicmarket hashtag, creating a stream of conversation, information and ideas that anyone interested in working in the the comics industry would find well worth following.
Getting Feedback
In the past couple weeks, I’ve been asked for feedback by a number of creators on their work. I’ve also asked others for feedback on the first draft of an ambitious new mini-series I’m working on. Not surprisingly, critiquing comics has been on the brain. It’s time to get on my soapbox for spell. This […]
Mastering the Match Cut
We’re talking match cuts in today’s Comix Counsel, expanding your toolkit of elegant ways to move from scene to scene in comics.
101 Ways YOU can help Indy and Creator-Owned Comics
In today’s Comix Counsel, a massive list of ways you can support creator-owned comics!
Script Adjustments
Tyler opens the Comix Counsel Mailbag to answer a question about how a script might change after receiving the finished art. Read and discuss!
Diversity is Great…But What About MY Superhero Book?
The internet has been buzzing lately with a push for more diversity in a comics industry dominated by superheroes. This might have you wondering, “What about MY super hero comic book?” Let’s discuss.
Inspiration from the Trenches
Let’s face it, making comics isn’t easy. First, there’s the CREATIVE challenge of it. It’s you versus the blank page in a battle to create something worth reading. Whether you believe there are muses to be summoned or it’s simply a matter of discipline and focus, it’s damn hard to wrangle the myriad […]
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