The Webcomics Handbook
Brad GuigarVeteran cartoonist Brad Guigar shares advice, tutorials, and tips for independent comic artists
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Five tips to improve your Substack home page
Your home page is the first thing new readers will see when they decide to check out your work on Substack.
Your home page is the first thing new readers will see when they decide to check out your work on Substack. It’s the hub of all of...
Webcomics Confidential — Photo reference
It's OK to use photographs to guide your drawings
Many artists have conflicting views on using photo references. The truth is that judicious, conscientious use of photo references can be a valid part of the drawing process.
Publishing Comics on Substack — Updated Strategy
Substack can be a powerful way to distribute comics to your readers
Since December 2023, I’ve been using a publishing strategy on Substack that enables me to optimize the reading experience for my audience while taking advantage of Substac...
The Best of The Webcomics Handbook in July
July was packed with practical, creator-focused advice at The Webcomics Handbook!
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Using a social media scheduler to add consistency to your strategy
Plan once, post all week — how scheduling tools like Buffer can streamline your workflow and help you show up regularly.
In a recent livestream, I discussed how I use a scheduler — Buffer.com — to schedule a week's worth of posts in advanc...
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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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