Comic book freelancing tools and resources
Even though Twitter only gives us 280 characters to express ourselves, the social media platform has a huge reach and is a useful resource for creators who want to connect with their audiences regularly. Here are some things you can do: Be consistent with your posting. Have a schedule, whether it is daily or every…
Note: This is not legal advice and is provided for information purposes only. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with an attorney who can provide specific legal advice to meet your needs. The royalty is the percentage amount a publisher pays to you based on sales of your book. I’m often…
One of the most common questions among creators in any field, but especially writing, ask How do I get started? It’s common because not a lot of folks really talk about how hard it can be to break into the industry and land published work, especially if you’re not able to draw your own stories. It’s marginally…
If the content you share leads you to using Facebook as your main social media platform, you may want to consider using the Facebook Creator Studio. It is a free option available to creators that incorporates the tools to manage your Facebook page(s). First, you will have to have a Facebook page already setup. Log…
Whether you’re here because you want to be a comic book editor or whether you’re just curious about what exactly it can entail, welcome! For this piece, I’m going to speak about my personal experience as a freelance editor, which can differ from what is expected of an editor at a comic book publisher. Maybe…
Recently, we received a request to help creators navigate the world of comic book collaboration. More specifically, we were asked to help compile a list of the most common red flags to watch out for when you’re approached by another creator for a project. In this list, you’ll find red flags that our peers have…
Still on the topic of Instagram, another way to connect more with your audience is through the Instagram Creator Studio. Through this option, you can manage all your Instagram posts, schedule Instagram TV posts, Insights, and more. Unfortunately, it is now only available on desktop as they discontinued the app. From the press release: “With these…
About a year ago, I wrote this article on colorists. It was as much to educate people new to the comics medium as it was to educate myself, who had recently decided to start reviewing comics with little to no knowledge on how the things get made. While researching the coloring process, I heard about…
Contrary to what some websites might have you think, more people work on comics than just the writer and artist. One thing we try to do at Comic Book Yeti is understand these roles and responsibilities and how they affect comics and creators. This week, we talk with comic book lawyer, Dirk Vanover, about how…