Referring to current events may give your comic an edge today, but it can also make your work harder for future generations to enjoy.
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B.F. Skinner’s research showed that rewards and punishments can alter a subject’s behavior. We can use those same simple techniques to change how our readers interact with us on social media.
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Patreon has proven to be a game-changer for many people pursuing webcomics. However, some new patrons have difficulty navigating the Patreon interface to get the most out of their patronage. While I don’t mind seeing “my financial situation has changed” and “I only intended to pledge for a limited time” in my Patron Exit Surveys, I hate seeing “I’m not happy with Patreon’s features or services.“
The “I’m not happy…” response appears rarely. But, in optimizing my Patreon approach, I’ve created something that I’m seeing very positive results from…
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Beginning cartoonists often ask what size they should make their comic. Many are looking for “standard” sizes. The answer is a little more complicated than you’d expect — and it means focusing on what’s important about the comic you’re doing.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.A ComicLab listener would like his friends to give him feedback on his comic — and he wants them to subscribe to his Patreon to do it.
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While recording an interview for the marvelous Story/Comic podcast, I discussed my strategy for secretly launching a Kickstarter to Patreon backers. The show’s host, Barney Smith, asked, “Does that increase your Kickstarter campaign from 30 to 31 days?” At that moment, I realized there was a significant misunderstanding in how to plan a Kickstarter.
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It’s hard to believe we’re approaching the winter holiday season, but here we are. If you’re shipping merchandise expecting to have it there before the holidays, here are some deadlines to be aware of.
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Beginning cartoonists often ask what size they should make their comic. Many are looking for “standard” sizes. The answer is a little more complicated than you’d expect — and it means focusing on what’s important about the comic you’re doing.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Is it wise to exploit parasocial relationships to get more Patreon backers?
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If you’ve been a reader of Webcomics.com for a while, you know how much I loathe “magic number” advice. But as much as I detest typing it, this “one weird trick” will almost certainly improve your comic.
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