When it comes to comics contracts they can often be hard to parse and full of confusing language. Here at Creator Resource we’re hoping to make the process of signing a contract and making comics a lot more transparent. So here’s a quick guide to the three most common types of comic book contracts that…
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Apps for Mindfulness and Mental Health
None of these apps should be used as a replacement for therapy or other mental health care, but are to be used in conjunction with. Please let us know if there are any apps and games you find helpful. Meditation and mindfulness Calm iOS and Android calm.com Guided meditation and sounds. Introductory pack is free,…
Crisis Line Information
Crisis lines: LGBTQ+ Trans Lifeline Crisis Hotline by and for the transgender community. translifeline.org/ US: (877) 565-8860 CANADA: (877) 330-6366 The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org a) Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386 Available 24/7 Free b) TrevorText Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 Available Monday through Friday between 3 – 10 p.m. EST Standard messaging rates apply c) TrevorChat…
Contracts
In every industry, contracts can be a very tricky thing. With comic books, you want to be exceptionally careful as this is your creative work you’re putting out there in the world. Knowing what your rights are when it comes to getting published is extremely important, so let’s talk about resources that can help you get…
Copyright Information
Copyrights and trademarks can be very important when it comes to your work. We’ve compiled a list of some important links to help you with protecting your stories, characters, and ideas. USA Copyright Registration – US Copyright Office Trademark Registration Trademark Registration Search CANADA Copyright Registration – Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Trademark Registration – Canadian Intellectual…
Creator Databases
As our industry grows and changes, it’s great as a creator to make your creative team as diverse as possible. Below you’ll find links to databases that will help you find and reach out to creators of colour, queer-identifying and LGBQTA creators, and women working in the industry. LINKS Cartoonists of Colour Database – Maintained by…
Page Rates – 2016
The web site Fair Page Rates kept a list of all the rates in the comic book industry until the people running the site moved away from it. At Creator Resource, we believe the information that Fair Page Rates provided was invaluable to the community and to helping open up the floor to discussion in terms…
Page Rates – 2015
The web site Fair Page Rates kept a list of all the rates in the comic book industry until the people running the site moved away from it. At Creator Resource, we believe the information that Fair Page Rates provided was invaluable to the community and to helping open up the floor to discussion in terms…