Creator Confessions: The Difficulties Of Pricing
A hard thing for any business to do is figure out their pricing structure. This is doubly true for creative
Read moreA hard thing for any business to do is figure out their pricing structure. This is doubly true for creative
Read moreSometimes the best resources inside a creative community are the other creators in the same situation. It’s hard doing it
Read moreAnyone who’s ever run a Kickstarter knows about the dreaded “dead zone.” And while its impact varies greatly depending on
Read moreAs a creator, there’s a mountain of logistical problems one must overcome in order to see their project come to
Read moreOne of the biggest problems facing creatives today is imposter syndrome. Plenty of people experience this phenomenon, but it seems
Read moreA lot of aspiring creators have one story in mind. It basically becomes like their child; something that they have
Read moreSomething that might seem obvious but that is easy to forget as a creator is that you are never entitled
Read moreIt is certainly possible that comic books — more than any other medium — is capable of being played around
Read moreOne of the great aspects of crowdfunding is that it doesn’t have to be just one thing. Kickstarter and other
Read moreIt seems miniseries have become the norm for comic books. The Big Two publishers routinely reelase either limited series of
Read moreWhile there are certain aspects to storytelling that are universal, telling a story is largely varied depending on the medium
Read moreCreating a comic book can be daunting for aspiring rookies. It’s one thing to be a fan of comics, pick
Read moreRunning a Kickstarter is hard by itself. There are tons of creative decisions, logistical decisions, practical decisions … the list
Read moreOne of the main things first-time Kickstarter creators have to remember is that there’s no one right way to run
Read moreHiring artists to work on your comic can be a tenuous situation. There are so many horror stories out there
Read moreLike anything else in life, making comics is about setting goals. It’s a long journey from conception, to writing, to
Read moreComics, like most storytelling mediums, is a balancing act between art and fiction. The problem between the two is that
Read moreProbably one of the more daunting challenges of putting together a Kickstarter campaign is producing a Kickstarter video. Likely, this
Read moreLike so many other industries, making comics hinges on the relationships you form along the way. This goes for everything
Read moreOne of the most difficult things for a writer is wrangling inspiration. In truth, there is no controlling it. Inspiration
Read moreMaking comics is difficult for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is the expense it takes
Read moreThere are many tools in a writer’s toolbox to invoke a desired effect. There’s the plot twist. The romance. The
Read moreWriting stories is difficult for a whole host of reasons. There are financial obstacles, time obstacles, and even creative obstacles.
Read moreOne of the most obvious yet also difficult tips for creators to learn is to invest in themselves. Spending money
Read moreThere’s probably no easier tool to use in the storytelling toolbox than narration. Unfortunately, it also means narration is the
Read moreKickstarter backers might not be aware of “the dead zone,” but anybody that’s ever run even a single campaign knows
Read moreThe comics industry loves gimmick covers. Doesn’t matter if it is for fans or creators, there’s always a craze when
Read morePromotion is the bane of any comic creator’s existence. It requires them to step outside his or her shell and
Read moreThere are tons of articles and podcasts out there to help Kickstarter creators be better Kickstarter creators. But there’s actually
Read moreOut of the five elements of storytelling — setting, character, plot, theme, and tone — it’s that last one which
Read moreAs a creator, fulfilling a crowdfunding campaign can be stressful during the best of times. These are, of course, not
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