Beginner's Guide: How to Start Your Own Webcomic
Let's talk about getting started. We have ten suggestions for anyone who wants to start publishing their own comic on the Web.
Show Notes
Today's show is brought to you by Wacom — makers of the incredible Wacom One! This week, Brad and Dave devote the entire show to one topic — Getting started. They have ten suggestions for anyone who wants to start publishing their own comic on the Web.
Getting Started...
- Starting with the Right Attitude
- Don't Wait for the Right Time
- Update schedule: Consistent, Frequent, Significant
- Using Social Media Wisely
- Advertising
- Merchandising
- Prepare for Success
- Stop Obsessing over Your Stats
- Learn Lettering
- Love It
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
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- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.