As Elon Musk continues to drive Twitter further into the hole, let’s talk strategy. The potential loss of Twitter is going to impact independent artists significantly. How can we prepare ourselves?
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It’s important to give yourself permission to take a break when you need to — and to stop worrying about whether you’re going to lose readers for doing so! Also — I’ll share some good tips on planning out a new year!
As Twitter teeters on the brink of extinction, many of us are asking ourselves how we’re going to replace a social-media platform that had become integral to our publishing and promotion. Will the federated servers of Mastodon become the next Big Thing? Or will Twitter’s users flock to the email-newsletter platform Substack? Here’s a look at the major players and some thoughts on their overall potential.
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It’s already December. It’s a month dominated by holidays — both preparing for and celebrating them — and it’s the end of the year. It’s probably the most challenging months for a webcartoonist, so let’s get organized.
This week’s show is sponsored by Dreamhost. If the implosion of Twitter has you wondering if you should finally build your own website, Dreamhost is there for you. With transparent pricing and a 100% uptime guarantee, they’ll get you started on owning and controlling your work on the Web.
Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk to a pro-am cartoonist who wants to build a running gag into their comic. But does the concept have legs? Also: Why does 3D art get dismissed as lazy?
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
It’s hard to believe we’re approaching the winter holiday season, but here we are. If you’re shipping merchandise with an expectation of having it there before the holidays, here are some deadlines to be aware of.
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If you’re in the market for a new Cintiq — but not quite able to swing it right now — check out the sale they’re currently having on refurbished equipment. The prices on refurbished Wacom Ones are particularly reasonable.
Blambot’s biggest sale of the year is happening next week! Save 30% off of Blambot’s already low font prices with code CYBERWEEK at checkout. Sale ends December 4.
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 really important about the comic you’re doing.
The content you are trying to access is only available to members.Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar try to help a ten-year dopamine addict stop himself from posting his comics before they’re ready!
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