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ComicLab Podcast: Kickstarter's anti-union policies

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 10:26 AM

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss Kickstarter's decision to fire workers who tried to unionize. Also on today's show, the USPS has decided to remain in the Global Postal Union — much to the relief of small-businesspersons everywhere, and a question-asker wants to know how far Dave and Brad write in advance. Next, eBook-publishing is hot, but are Amazon and ComiXology delivering for independent creators? Then — how do you maintain satisfaction after achieving a goal, and how much should creators engage with fans when they misinterpret the story? BUT FIRST... Dave has a case of the post-Kickstarter blues

EPISODE NOTES

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss Kickstarter's decision to fire workers who tried to unionize. Also on today's show, the USPS has decided to remain in the Global Postal Union — much to the relief of small-businesspersons everywhere, and a question-asker wants to know how far Dave and Brad write in advance. Next, eBook-publishing is hot, but are Amazon and ComiXology delivering for independent creators? Then — how do you maintain satisfaction after achieving a goal, and how much should creators engage with fans when they misinterpret the story?

BUT FIRST... Dave has a case of the post-Kickstarter blues

QUESTIONS ASKED...

  • News update: USPS stays in the Global Postal Union
  • Kickstarter fired workers for trying to unionize — what (if anything) should creators do about that?
  • How far do you write in advance?
  • Do ComiXology and Amazon Kindle Direct deliver sales for indie comics publishers?
  • In praise of Gumroad and DriveThruComics
  • How do you maintain satisfaction after achieving a goal?
  • When readers misinterpret a story, should you step in and correct them?

Limited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and sheldonstore.com!

You get great rewards when you support ComicLab on Patreon

  • $2 — Early access to episodes
  • $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
  • $10 — Record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
  • $50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast

Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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NEW! ComicLab Enamel Pins!

Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 10:01 AM

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss how big a comic's cast of characters should be. Also on the show: Improving your comic by varying the line weight. Then a question asker asks if Brad would ever do a non-superhero comic, and finally Dave shares why he thinks bookstore signings are a waste of time.

EPISODE NOTES

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss how big a comic's cast of characters should be. Also on the show: Improving your comic by varying the line weight. Then a question asker asks if Brad would ever do a non-superhero comic, and finally Dave shares why he thinks bookstore signings are a waste of time.

BUT FIRST... Brad's kids gift the Kellett children with thirty pounds of LEGOs.

ComicLab enamel pins

Each pin is available for $10 apiece. But ComicLab backers can get both for ten bucks. That's like getting one of the pins for free! And you have two choices in which to make your purchase...

QUESTIONS ASKED...

  • How big should a comic's cast of characters be?
  • US to leave the global postal union? (Update: They recently negotiated a deal to stay in the union)
  • Line weight
  • Would Brad change teams?
  • Bookstore signings are incredibly inefficient

Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab Episode:

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 01:00 PM

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss analysis from paralysis! How do you stop overthinking a project?! Also, in this show, an update on Brad's assistant, how to boost your confidence, and UNhelpful questions. Along the way, a listener asks for help with motivation and the guys discuss the perception that The Far Side is returning as a webcomic.

EPISODE NOTES

This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss analysis from paralysis! How do you stop overthinking a project?! Also, in this show, an update on Brad's assistant, how to boost your confidence, and UNhelpful questions. Along the way, a listener asks for help with motivation and the guys discuss the perception that The Far Side is returning as a webcomic.

BUT FIRST... Did you know that Edgar Allan Poe only earned $9 for writing The Raven? ... and he was inspired by Charles Dickens' pet.

QUESTIONS ASKED...

  • What did Brad learn by hiring an assistant?
  • How do you build your confidence when it's low
  • "The Far Side" ... returning as a webcomic?
  • UNhelpful questions
  • Please motivate me
  • Conquering paralysis from analysis

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