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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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 […]
Are You Using Establishing Shots Effectively?
In this week’s Comix Counsel, we examine the use of establishing shots in comics storytelling. Plus, A GAME!
Budgeting Part II – Income
Welcome back to Comix Counsel! If you know any place where it rains dollar bills like the image above, let me know. Here in Massachusetts, all we’re getting lately is snow! Last week, I shared some thoughts on the importance of budgeting for your comics business. I shared a Google Docs Spreadsheet Template that I […]
Budgeting Part I – Expenses
In the comics you make, the worlds you can create are limitless, the characters unrestrained. Unfortunately, your comics business is subject to far more constraints. One way you can assert some control over your business to achieve your goals is by budgeting. Budgeting is making a plan for your money, before your money makes a […]
Action Steps
Goals are great, but ACTION is required to make them happen! In this week’s Comix Counsel, Tyler talks about breaking down goals into actionable steps.
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