Contracts 101 – [Download]
When working with intellectual properties, hiring freelancers and getting paid as a freelancer, you must use contracts on all substantial jobs. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: I’m not a lawyer by any stretch […]
Economics
Economics of creating comic books and being a freelance comic book writer.
How to Find an Artist for your Comic Script
“How do I find an artist” or “I can’t find an artist“… I see these two in the forums all the time and get them emailed to me at least […]
The Cost of Making Comics
The following article discusses the costs associated with the creative end of comic production, budget brackets, and both successful and unsuccessful methods to reduce these costs. Before we get into […]
Not Getting Screwed by Contractors
Whether you’re a comic book creator/budding publisher or mercenary writer (like myself), dealing with other folks is part of the job… a big part. With projects hinging on the competency […]
Know Your Audience – TIP
I’m all about commercial viability. The bigger the audience the greater the chance of success. Period. But one of the biggest goofs for an indie comic is not knowing who […]
Pitching to Publishers – TIP
When you’re pitching a mini-series to a publisher and you’re breaking down a synopsis of each issue, DON’T try and tell the story… instead, FOCUS on SHOWING the story through […]
Hire the Best Editor You Can Afford – TIP
“It’s not just about fixing your script, it’s about becoming a better writer.” I may be biased here because editing is part of what I do, BUT, anyone who knows […]
Portfolio Tips – TIP
An aspiring writer on reddit asked what samples they should showcase to solicit work. Here’s my 2 cents. The best showcase of your writing is published work. The second best […]
How to Find Comic Writing Work
A question came in from the internet this week: “Nick, do you have anything on your site that gives advice to freelance writers about how to go about finding work?” […]
Long Term Success
A lot of comic creation resources won’t keep it real. They’re “yes men” who want you to keep buying a product or going to their site. Sure I want you […]