If you’ve ever spent a weekend in Artists Alley, you’ve seen Comics Podcasters walking the aisles looking for interesting projects and people. Podcasters, Bloggers and even Comics Journalists will interview undiscovered artists just because their work looks cool or because the pitch for their comic was great. These opportunities have proven invaluable to Lora in her career […]
When Successful Artists Give Bad Advice
One of the most successful illustrators in the world recently published a blog post that contained what I consider to be philosophical poison. From what I can tell, this artist means well. When I met him in person he was very kind to me and very encouraging. He is widely respected within the field of […]
How To Lose A Fan In Ten Seconds: The Common Flaws Of A Comic-Con Pitch
In this video, Disney character designer and webcomic creator Chris Oatley shares the most common mistakes that comic creators make when pitching their comics at comic-cons. He also shares four tips to improve your comic pitch which can increase the sales of your comic, grow your readership and get (and keep) the attention of publishers […]
3 Costly Mistakes That Sabotage Sales In Artists Alley
This weekend my twitter feed was flooded with fantastical tales and whimsical images from Wonder Con. This can only mean one thing: convention season is here again. These days conventions are an essential part of my job, but I still remember my first experiences in Artists Alley. The good and the bad– I remember. So […]
Finding The Theme Of A Story: Almost Famous
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what we share with someone else when we’re uncool.” -Lester Bangs in Almost Famous Finding The Theme Of A Story Is A Complex Process: A lot of storytellers get upset when you start talking about Theme. But I believe that a Powerful Theme is vital to the craft […]
