The Dark Knight Rises will make millions this summer, but poor Wonder Woman will probably never get her film or tv pilot made. There is a reason that Batman is the most popular superhero in the DC universe and it is the same reason that people can’t get enough of Spider-Man, Ironman or Wolverine… Often […]
Artists Alley Interviews: How To Shine When You’re On The Mic
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 […]
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 […]
How To Write A Comic Book Script and Other More Important Things
A plethora of resources both online and offline will teach you exactly how to write a screenplay but good luck trying to learn how to write a comic book script. Though comic writers who work for the big publishers typically format their comic book scripts similarly to screenplays, there is still no official industry standard. And if you write your […]
