Why Table at Library Cons? I’ve really grown to enjoy tabling at small, local library shows. It’s a great laid back way to earn extra income on a Saturday and has proven a fantastic way for me to sell copies of 7″ Kara to an audience interested in children’s comics. Library cons are often free…
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That Work From Home Life: Setting Boundaries
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This is my inexpensive Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe that I fall back on a lot and it’s vegetarian-friendly too. It’s a modified version of a recipe I learned from Nutritionist Karen Lamphere, MS, CN who is based in Edmonds, Washington. Her version featured more expensive ingredients including pine nuts and currants along with a dressing,…
Monday Motivation: Genre Inspiration
We asked creators about what sort of things motivated them to be creative and work on their projects. When the original question was posed via Twitter, we got a lot of great responses including Jay Faerber’s: I’ll read or watch something in the same genre. Sometimes it’s something GOOD, so that it inspires me. Sometimes…
Kriota Willberg’s “Get A Grip” Series on The Beat
Kriota Willberg is a cartoonist that has been working in the comics industry for quite some time. Kriota uses her knowledge and experience from working as a massage therapist and health science educator to help people learn more about their bodies and how to take care of them. She uses her platform and experience to…
Links for Self-Publishing and Kickstarter
Self-publishing through sites like Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms have become increasingly popular over the years. Gone are the days where you absolutely need a publisher to put together your book because now with the help of the community, you can get your book out there on your own. It’s a lot of work but it’s…
Licensed Comics 101 with Sarah Gaydos: The Creator’s Side
Sarah Gaydos joined Oni Comics in June as the Editorial Director of Licensed Publishing. Previously, she edited IDW’s Star Trek line, and oversaw properties owned by Disney, Hasbro, Dreamworks, and more. Sarah sat down with us to answer questions about working on licensed comics, and what creators need to know when deciding to work on…
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: Fried Garlic Salmon by Antony Johnston
Today’s recipe Fried Garlic Salmon with a Couscous and Feta Salad. Fried Garlic Salmon with a Couscous and Feta Salad Cooking time: 20-25 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 2 x Salmon fillets, skin on 1 x Sweet pepper, sliced 4 x Shallots, sliced 4 x Chestnut mushrooms, sliced 6 x Vine cherry tomatoes, halved 2 x…
Licensed Comics 101 with Sarah Gaydos: The Publishing Side
Sarah Gaydos joined Oni Comics in June as the Editorial Director of Licensed Publishing. Previously, she edited IDW’s Star Trek line, and oversaw properties owned by Disney, Hasbro, Dreamworks, and more. Sarah sat down with us to answer questions about working on licensed comics, and what creators need to know when deciding to work on…