The Webcomics Handbook
Brad GuigarVeteran cartoonist Brad Guigar shares advice, tutorials, and tips for independent comic artists
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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Infinite Reader Theory
If you’ve ever stressed out about losing readers — or not growing fast enough — you need to understand this concept!
The Webcomics Handbook is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becomi...
How to Set a Price on a Book
Asking "how much should this cost?" is pretty complex
I created a study guide for the Arts Entrepreneurship class I taught, and I thought it might be helpful to post it here, too. It talks about the simple math behind correctly determining...
Kickstarter walks back its announcement on mature content
Here's what that REALLY means
Kickstarter has released an apology for the Mature Content Creator Guidelines they released last week.
Accepting criticism
Never listen to a reader; always listen to your readers
I accept criticism of my art from two sources: peers on a similar journey whom I reach out to for advice (like an art-school critique, for example), and people with a demonstrated pro...
Understanding BISAC Subject Headings
A Quick Guide to Classifying Your Book for Better Visibility, Sales, and Shelf Placement
If you’re publishing a book — whether independently or through a traditional press — one of the most important metadata decisions you’ll make is choos...
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One of the longest-running webcartoonists in the world, with a career spanning over 25 years. Author of three books about cartooning and dozens of graphic novels. Co-hosts the ComicLab podcast.
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