I’m a big believer in brainstorming on paper. Once I have my plan, I switch to digital, but there’s something about the visceral connection of using paper that connects better for my brain.
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After six weeks of working on their comic, a listener asks how soon they can expect to make a living doing this — and gets an earful from Brad and Dave. Plus, Brad and Dave share more of their picks for Reuben Award nominees.
In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the importance of having realistic expectations and enjoying the creative process when making comics. They share their own experiences of how long it took them to see financial success and build an audience. They caution against starting a Patreon too soon and making decisions based solely on trying to gain more backers. They emphasize the need to focus on the love of creating and the joy of storytelling rather than solely focusing on financial success. Overall, they encourage the listener to have patience and enjoy the journey of creating comics.
Also, Brad and Dave explore the potential impact of AI on search engine optimization and the web ecosystem. Next, they discuss the importance of giving artists creative freedom when commissioning art. The conversation touches on the challenges of communication between commissioners and artists, as well as the spectrum of visual thinking. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the need for clear communication and understanding between both parties involved in a commission.
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Just a handy reminder: If you pay estimated income taxes, your second-quarter payment is due on June 17.
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If you’re writing a longform comic, you know the challenge all too well. You’re telling a continuous story, but many of your readers are coming in at the middle. Every day, someone is reading your comic for the first time, and that might mean they’re discovering you on Page 12. If you’re going to build an audience successfully, you need to include two things in every update.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.How much of your work would you consider “top tier?” Fifty percent? Twenty percent? And speaking of the top tier, Brad and Dave also talk about the benefits of posting comics panel by panel. Next, they share their lists of cartoonists who should be considered for the Best Cartoonist of the Year at this year’s Reuben Awards. They also touch on the ethical dilemma of selling redrawn original art and the importance of original art in the collector’s market.
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A comic strip has three or four panels in which to deliver its punchline. That’s not a lot of space. In fact, many novice comic strip writers stumble because they’re trying to do too many things in the limited time they have with their reader. If you’re releasing a humorous longform comic on the Web, you may have more panels, but the core concept is the same. Your gag is going to land more solidly if you focus on one concept built around your punchline. Here’s a case study. We’ll take an existing comic strip draft and workshop it to a better version.
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Out of all the social media newcomers, Substack has shown the most promise. It’s an email newsletter delivery system with social media and subscription features. But like every platform, it has its own norms, quirks, and community expectations. So, let’s discuss Substack’s best practices.
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It’s June. We’re nearly halfway through the year already!
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.We’ve all heard successful creators complain that younger hopefuls “just don’t want to do the hard work.” They disregard the complicated nature of achieving their status and dismiss aspiring novices on the basis of one single factor. Survivorship bias is undoubtedly a result of flawed reasoning. …But is it bad advice?
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