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A Guide to Comic Book Publishers (UPDATED)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 by Creator Resource

Creator Resource has put together a guide to the comic publishers in the industry, focusing on the bare minimum of what to expect from each. We’ve divided the publishers into a few different categories, including Work-for-Hire (aka WFH), Creator-Owned / Indie, Book Publishers, Small Press Publishers, and Webcomics. They are sorted alphabetically and publishers may…

Pitching Your Comic Book: Pitch Outline Template (UPDATED)

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

I’ve been getting asked quite a bit about pitching to an editor, agent, or publisher. There’s no standard way to pitch in comics, but there are certain elements of your book that should be included no matter who you’re reaching out to. I’ve melded my own personal way of pitching with Jim Zub’s method (from…

Finance Advice for Freelancers

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 by Allison O'Toole

I’m a freelance comics editor, a contrasting career to the other members of my immediate family—they all work at banks. One of the benefits of growing up in a financially literate family is that (while I’m not an expert), I have a bit more interest in managing personal finance than your average creative freelancer. I…

Networking and Building Genuine Connections

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Stephanie Cooke

While the world is still pretty far from “normal” as the pandemic continues on, things are starting to happen again anyways. Amongst those things is a return to conventions, which has long been a place not only for showcasing your work but connecting with peers and networking with your community. As we make our way…

Creator 2 Creator: An Interview with Lilah Sturges

Posted on June 29, 2021June 28, 2021 by Stephanie Cooke

We’ve launched a new interview series called Creator 2 Creator over on our YouTube. It’s exactly what it sounds like! Two creators having a chat about their works, processes, the industry, and more. Hear about their experiences and hopefully learn a thing or two! And if you enjoy the chat, you can visit the Creator Resource…

Timeline Template for Artists in Comics (UPDATED)

Posted on June 7, 2021January 20, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

Something that you hear a lot about in the industry is that timelines for comic artists are way too tight. They’re given an unrealistic deadline to complete XX number of pages for a project, with way too small of a page rate. Some creators don’t have an idea yet of what their personal timeline is…

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Writing for Comics: Practicing with Short Stories

Posted on May 4, 2021April 29, 2021 by Stephanie Cooke

One of the biggest ways to grow as a creator, whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, is by writing short stories. Short stories are often overlooked in the industry and although anthologies have been extremely popular over the years, individual stories aren’t often mentioned or praised in mainstream circles. Short stories…

The Business Side of Comic Syndication

Posted on April 19, 2021April 13, 2021 by Tea Berry-Blue

Content syndicates are businesses that syndicate content to businesses that need content for their platforms— newspapers, magazines, tv and radio stations, websites, etc. Syndication really got its start in the late 19th/early 20th century with the rise of big newspaper owners like Hearst and Pulitzer. The idea was that they could take successful nationally-relevant content…

Running an Online Store: A Panel Discussion

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Stephanie Cooke

Running an online store is a big undertaking from listing and pricing items, shipping and logistics, managing stock, and more. But in times of lockdown and in an uncertain future, e-commerce is an essential part of most successful business models. In this discussion, we’ll talk to successful entrepreneurs who utilize the online model for their…

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Tales from Outside Comics: Throw it in Reverse

Posted on March 16, 2021March 9, 2021 by Philip Uebbing

Hello, and welcome back to Tales from Outside Comics, the motivational advice column written by someone trying to break into comics in real time! This week, I might have finally lost the last bits of sanity I’d been clinging to, but you tell me! This week’s entry comes with a warning: all of this might…

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