Comments on: Seven Pointers on Comic Production

By: Jasmine S.

Jasmine S. — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:16:07 +0000

thanks! I want to begin working on my own comic series, but I need and artist to work with! Also I see that I`m gonna need A LOT of time, money and patience, but if I didn`t wanna do it then I guess I wouldn`t be going through all of this.

By: The Real AJ

The Real AJ — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:15:07 +0000

Well another option for getting your own stuff published would be to check out Indigo. For your own Novels (Not sure about comics) they will publish your book for a fee, which Includes several key bonuses in all their stores, full promotional attention….Space on the editor/publisher new favorite shelf in all their stores and online…. The downside is the deluxe package with all the goodies is like $1300 CDN. But its a one time fee and im sure theres some sort of raping you in the contract where they’d get more money than you for making it. BUT….it would be a quick shortcut to getting your First Finished work out there.
ALSO…there’s been alot of mention in recent years in WIZARD magazine in regards to various big labels and mid range labels having a new imprint just to get quality indie works out there.

I think the Indigo route is a great idea for a way to get that “First project published” under your belt…even though its probably a deal with the devil. I’d consider it a necessary evil to get mine out when its ready. either way…its an option. I’ll see what kind of percentage they are asking for of a books gross (if it sells) how much do they get for Your work. then i’ll report back here..

By: RR anderson

RR anderson — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:50:12 +0000

so cool, like the site good info. Thanks!

By: Judge

Judge — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 02:02:07 +0000

What are some tips or things to protect your story and characters. I mean like copy right.

By: Von

Von — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:49:16 +0000

Hi Megan,

Sorry, I totally meant to come back and look at this thread but forgot! The problem is that if you are working on your first project you will be basically ineligible for grant funding. The Canada Council (and here in Ontario the Ontario Arts Council) wants to see you get something under your belt first. And it can’t be self-published, either. It has to be a jurored editorial process as I understand it.

There is funding out there, so check your municipality, provincial policies and local arts schools (‘cuz you never know what you might find), but don’t expect anything for your early projects.

Von

By: megan

megan — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:18:03 +0000

hi all,
i’m working on my first comic, and am just wondering what kind of funding you got, or where i would even look… canada arts council? any specific grants? do you know of any private organizations that fund these kinda projects? any info would be awesome.
thanks for the pointers… much appreciated..
megan

By: Zef Kalaj

Zef Kalaj — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:16:29 +0000

dude i wish i was u ur so freakin’ good at comics see i’m haveing a comic project i seroiusliy neeeeeeeeeed ur help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Johnnie

Johnnie — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:57:53 +0000

Wow very informative and mindblowingly good tips.
Anything more on submitting new Ideas for already published characters?
Like: Getting your Ideas submitted to Marvel or D.C. Comics without getting them thrown in the trash.

By: Von

Von — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:09:19 +0000

Oh, good point! Abel’s done a great deal of work demystifying comics. And that’s a very nifty link!

A link I really should have mentioned is the Comic Book Industry Alliance (www.thecbia.com). It’s a fantastic forum that’s notable for having a large number of retailers (including people like Chris Butcher from The Beguiling) posting on it regularly. Though it doesn’t really touch on the manufacturing side of things, it’s second to none when it comes to retail issues.

I used to run a bookstore here in Ottawa so I have a fair amount of retail experience, but despite that it’s been incredibly useful (and besides, one never stop learning)! It is a private board so you need to apply (it’s free!), but it’s worth a look.

Von

Web: http://www.vonallan.com

By: emily

emily — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:02:35 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Von. I'll check out Tinsley's book. I also just found Artbabe a.k.a. Jessica Abel's DIY comics website. It's interesting because she discusses the process of creating comic art from the perspective of an artist--something I know very little about.