Comic book freelancing tools and resources
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, Small Press Publishers, and Webcomics. They are sorted alphabetically and publishers may appear under…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you looking at connecting more with your audience on social media, but you aren’t sure how? People tend to think that creating posts and content is easy, but more goes into getting your posts to reflect your creative voice than people realize. Instagram has evolved beyond only personal use; it’s also used for building…
Another supportive platform available to help with mental health and wellness is podcasts. Unfortunately, talking about mental health is still considered taboo, but luckily there are still people creating a space to discuss these topics and help end the stigma. It is comforting and reassuring hearing them talk openly about various mental illnesses and their…