If you’ve ever inked on your pencil layer, here’s a Clip Studio tip that will change your life.
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Kickstarter has announced an updated set of rules that apply to adult-content creators, and there’s a lot of panic circulating. Let’s take a close look at what’s happening, because if I’m right, there’s more going on than meets the eye.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.We’re often tempted to jump into crowdfunding — Patreon, Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, etc. — before we’re ready. And that can be a big mistake in many ways. So, let’s talk about getting our timing right.
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Patreon is a great way to monetize your work on the Web, but it’s inescapable — if you want paying backers, you’ve got to be prepared to make it worth their while. And that means posting often — including exclusive content. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to post when you’re putting everything you’ve got into simply doing your comic. So, what can you post when you’re out of ideas (and time)? Buckle up. I’ve got 15 types of posts that are proven winners — and most of them take very little extra time.
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In this livestream, I talked about what social-media platforms are working — and which ones are failing. Plus, why you should stop exhibiting at comic conventions, and how to write humor.
A listener asks whether some words are inherently funnier than others—and it opens the door to a deep dive on word choice, dialogue, and how to make jokes land harder.
Brad and Dave break down why shorter, punchier words tend to win, how sound and rhythm affect comedy, and why you should always end on the funniest word. They also walk through their real-world writing process—cutting aggressively, reading dialogue out loud, and constantly swapping in better word choices.
From there, the conversation expands into how to write strong dialogue (hint: it’s not about realism—it’s about impact), plus a list of pitfalls to avoid, including gimmicky accents, overstuffed word balloons, and writing that slows the reader down.
They also revisit a past take on political cartoons (turns out, they’re thriving on Reddit), talk about the return of Web 1.0 strategies like guest comics, and reinforce a core principle: own your platform and your audience.
• Writing funny words: Why word choice makes or breaks a joke
• Psychologist vs. psychiatrist — choosing the funnier word (it’s “shrink”)
• How to edit your way to stronger, tighter dialogue
• Dialogue pitfalls: accents, gimmicks, and readability traps
• Political cartoons are thriving on Reddit (and what that means)
• The return of Web 1.0 tactics: Guest comics and cross-promotion
• Reclaiming your platform: Why websites still matter
It’s one of the most pressing questions in webcomics — where to post. Should you post on Webtoons? — Tapas? Should you stick to the social media giants — or go with the upstarts? And what’s with all this talk about a website?! Let’s get this sorted out.
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Kishōtenketsu (起承転結, pronounced “kee-show-ten-ketsu”) is a traditional plot structure in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature and poetry, derived from the classical Chinese four-line poems. But there’s a twist. Instead of relying on conflict — which lies at the heart of several Western story archetypes (like the Three-Act Structure) — the four acts of Kishōtenketsu rely on a reinterpretation of the plot’s initial set-up. If this sounds exotic and outlandish — it’s not. You’re more familiar with this technique than you might be aware.
Each syllable of the word Kishōtenketsu stands for a part of the process. The four acts of Kishōtenketsu are:
If you’re familiar with humor writing, this is not unlike the concept of Misdirection. Using misdirection, writing can point the reader in one direction and then pull the rug out from under them — to achieve a comedic effect. It works like this:
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Get out your calendar and start circling dates. It’s time to do a little webcomic planning.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.This episode examines a Bluesky thread where cartoonists self-reported their financial realities. While the original question was thoughtful — seeking insight into full-time and part-time comic careers — the resulting discussion revealed a common problem: an echo chamber of discouragement.
Brad and Dave emphasize that these threads often skew negative due to self-selection bias. Many successful creators don’t participate—either because they’re busy, uncomfortable sharing income, or wary of backlash. The result? A distorted picture where it appears that no one is succeeding, even though many are.
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