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Nick Macari

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror: Story Consultant, Editor, Writer in Comics, Video Games and Fiction

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Economics

Economics of creating comic books and being a freelance comic book writer.

The Thousand Dollar Page Rate

May 26, 2019June 13, 2021 Nick

You’re a medical professional and scientist. Representatives of the Umbrella corporation arrive intent to hire you to implement the latest stem-cell chemotherapy combo technique to a number of people afflicted […]

 Advanced, Economics

How to Hire an Editor

August 8, 2018January 7, 2025 Nick

One of the most frequent topics I’m emailed about, is Editing and Story Consulting. What they consist of, how it works, what does someone look for when hiring an editor, […]

 Economics

Not Getting Screwed By Publishers

August 6, 2018September 15, 2018 Nick

At least a hundred times a year, I see a variation of this post on social media. It starts with a “company” logo and link to a Facebook page or […]

 Economics

Kickstarter for Comics

August 5, 2018June 8, 2019 Nick

Ok, so you want to Kickstart your comic and heard I do crowdfund consulting specifically in comics and games… People often approach me under the mindset that hiring me for […]

 Advanced, Economics

Getting Ahead as a Comic Writer – TIP

July 3, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

JUST DO THE WORK. You can’t get anywhere if you don’t put in the hours and get the work done. Also; Life rarely rewards laziness. Also; Having ideas is great. […]

 Economics, Tips

A Simple Contract Truth – TIP

July 2, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

It’s always more difficult to create a contract after a project has started.▪ About the Author — Nick Macari is a full-time freelance story consultant, developmental editor and writer, working […]

 Economics, Tips

Business or Passion – TIP

July 1, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Creating comics for the love of the medium. Creating comics as a business venture. Do one approach, or both, but if you don’t see them and understand them individually, you’re […]

 Economics, Tips

Bad Business Strategy – TIP

June 5, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Never a good thing to invest YEARS developing a super complex story only to release the first book and have it bomb. It’s putting all your eggs in one basket… […]

 Economics, Tips

Stick to your Strategy – TIP

May 11, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Do a mini-series, OR do a graphic novel. Or plan ahead that you want to do one, then convert to the other. Changing formats without forethought can produce hiccups, particularly […]

 Economics, Tips

More Tips on Hiring Talent

March 15, 2018March 16, 2018 Nick

These days hiring talent is as easy as pushing a button… not losing or wasting your money can be a little more challenging. Here are a few tips to keep […]

 Economics

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2024 RATES:

COMIC EDITING:

$40/page.

STORY OUTLINING:

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SCRIPT WRITING:

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$75-100/hr.

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* Complexity and condition of existing material may affect pricing.

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