Webcomics Confidential: Understanding Writer’s Block

Webcomics Confidential: Understanding Writer’s Block

How often are we presented with the image of tortured creative souls, staring plaintively at the tools of their craft,...
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ComicLab Ep 365 — Maybe You’re Not Funny

ComicLab Ep 365 — Maybe You’re Not Funny

In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share insights on the creative process of writing humor, emphasizing that humor...
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Something worth sharing

Something worth sharing

With Twitter going down the tubes, I decided to re-focus my efforts on social media. I wanted to see if...
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Maximizing the potential of Bluesky Starter Packs

Maximizing the potential of Bluesky Starter Packs

If you're one of the millions of new users on Bluesky, you're probably becoming familiar with Starter Packs. This was...
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Webcomics Confidential: What size should your webcomic be?

Webcomics Confidential: What size should your webcomic be?

Beginning cartoonists often ask what size they should make their comic. Many are looking for "standard" sizes. The answer is...
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ComicLab Ep 346 — In Over My Head

ComicLab Ep 346 — In Over My Head

What happens when your story gets too big for you to handle? Are you the right person for the job?...
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How many social-media posts per day?

How many social-media posts per day?

According to a Very Popular Influencer, one should post on social media six to eight times daily. I disagree, and...
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Detritus — What it is and why your comic needs it

Detritus — What it is and why your comic needs it

Let's discuss one of those savvy touches that can help take your art to the next level. And ironically enough,...
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Webcomics Confidential: T-shirt psychology

Webcomics Confidential: T-shirt psychology

Nobody wants to buy a T-shirt featuring your character or logo. It's not that your original character is terrible. Instead,...
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ComicLab Ep 266 — A minor problem with a comics major

ComicLab Ep 266 — A minor problem with a comics major

Does an aspiring comics artist/writer need a college degree? And, if so, which degree is best? Next, a listener asks...
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How to record a Patreon walk-through video

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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by on November 28, 2023
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ComicLab Ep 310 — ”Critique my work for only a dollar!”

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.

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…

  • A Patreon level for constructive feedback
  • Dave at WorldCon?
  • UPDATE: Clip Studio update… feeling kinda screwed
  • What happens to your books after you die
  • What extras should go into a digital book?
by on November 23, 2023
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When to launch — and conclude — a Kickstarter campaign

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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by on November 22, 2023
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Holiday shipping deadlines

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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by on November 21, 2023
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ComicLab Ep 309 — Parasocial parables

Is it wise to exploit parasocial relationships to get more Patreon backers?

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…

  • Drunk ComicLab
  • Parasocial relationships on Patreon
  • Are ads making a comeback?
  • After the Thanos Snap — would Brad and Dave do a podcast?
by on November 16, 2023
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Remove your first panel

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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by on November 15, 2023
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Webcomics Confidential: T-shirt psychology

Nobody wants to buy a T-shirt with your character or your logo on it. It’s not that your original character is bad. Rather, it’s the fact that you don’t understand why people buy (and wear) T-shirts.

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by on November 13, 2023
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