The Importance of Concept
When I first started writing I put very little weight to what I was actually writing. I came up with an idea and like a dog with a bone, just […]
Author: Nick
Kickstarter for Comics Part 3 – Almighty Algorithms
I’ve consulted on many comic and game crowdfunds and helped raise quite a bit of money. For context, if I were able to keep all the money I’ve helped raise […]
Are we running out of stories?
I wrote this post in 2017 and never posted it. I was afraid it would come across as too negative (though it’s certainly not my intent). As of late social […]
Kickstarter for Comics Part 2
We just started week 3, of my current kickstarter campaign, which is bombing like some three-ton chunk of iron dropped over London during WW2. During the campaign, I’ve had a […]
Work For Hire
Every so often someone floats a post about “Work for Hire” (WFH) being the scourge of the universe and a complete abuse of artists. This is complete rubbish. Work For […]
Mary Sues and Marty Stus
Writing is all about reader engagement. Case in point, as I get older, I find my time is more and more valuable… I remember back in the day I would […]
Comic Page Rates and Creator Budgets – UPDATED
——- UPDATED: 2024 —————————————– Indie comics is a complex industry. It consists of many moving parts in a constantly changing landscape. An incredibly diverse landscape covering the ground from single […]
It’s hard to FIND a professional but easy to BE ONE
Back in 2020, I started contacting folks trying to put some ducks in a row to get back into the creator owned comic gig. I wasn’t ready to pull the […]
Business Structure For Comic Professionals
Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer, tax professional, or anybody who can give you financial advice you should follow, without first consulting with a certified professional in said field. I get […]
Understand this piece of Art to be a better Writer
Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565. It’s one of the most famous and influential landscape paintings of its time. Take your time and really give it […]