Want to know how to pitch your comic book to an editor or publisher? The links below were curated by JD Boucher and feature comic book creators talking about how to hone the craft of pitching. Definitive List of Comic Publisher Submission Guidelines by Jason Thibault Literary Agents Who Represent Graphic Novels by Niki Smith…
Author: Stephanie Cooke
How to Lock Down Your Social Media
We love the comic book industry, but it has its flaws. One of those flaws lies within the fandom itself which can cause some less than stellar interactions on social media. If you’re being targeted and harassed online, Zoë Quinn put together some resources via Crash Override Network to help lock down your social media….
The Freelancer’s Recipe: Grandma DeConnick’s “Bread Salad”
From Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet) comes her grandma’s recipe for “Bread Salad”. BREAD SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 large loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 pint mozzarella pearls 2 cups kalamata olives, pitted 3-4 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 generous bunch fresh basil, cut in ribbons 1/4 chicken, roasted, meat torn from…
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: An Introduction
A while back, I had the idea to launch a cookbook called The Freelancers Cookbook. Unfortunately, while there was lots of interest in it at the time, it didn’t come to fruition. However, I did the legwork and gathered a lot of recipes from freelancers before the project eventually lost steam. For this column, I’m…
Links for Aspiring Editors
The Best Conventions Around the World
There are comic book conventions all over the world in cities and towns of all sizes. They’ve popped up in greater numbers as people realize what kind of business they can drive to a city while also supporting really great creatives. Not to mention that people also love the opportunity to rub elbows with a…
Links for Colourists
A colourist can make or break how a comic looks in its final form. To help aspiring colourists and even veteran colourists, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you hone your craft: Paletton – According to their web site, “Paletton’s Colorpedia is the encylopedia of colors. It’s a constantly growing source of information…
Job Opportunities for Creators
If you’re a creator looking for work, finding paid projects can be difficult at times. We’ve compiled a few links to help you discover work to grow your portfolio and your career: Find Anthologies! – A Twitter account that’s dedicated to posting up currently accepting submissions. This is a great place to check out regularly…