The next deadline for applying for a Xeric Grant is September 30. If you haven’t considered this option up until now, that give you a few weeks to prepare. The proposals will be reviewed Nov. 1, and the recipients will be announced on the first of December. Here is some information from their site:

The Xeric Foundation assists comic book creators with some of the costs in self-publishing their work. It is not the Foundation’s intention to fully support an artist/writer through the entire process of self-publishing, but rather to encourage creators to experience the learning process involved in working towards such a goal. (Click here for Frequently Asked Questions)

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Everyone understands the importance of business cards. They’re a convenient way to exchange contact information as you’re networking — whether you’re at a convention or in the normal course of day-to-day business. Let’s talk about good business cards — and how/when to use them.

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