Comixlaunch: Crowdfunding For Writers, Artists & Self-publishers On Kickstarter... And Beyond!

How are creator's pricing their graphic novels on the Kickstarter platform currently? And what are some of the common trends specifically for graphic novel projects on Kickstarter? In this session, Tyler takes a deep dive into the top 20 most funded graphic novel projects on Kickstarter to glean insights about what's working now for that sub-category.

With the launch of his first comic book Eye for an Eye on Kickstarter, writer Chance Edgerly shows that even with a demanding day job, a newborn at home, and "not being able to draw to save his life" can't stop him. In this session, Chance and Tyler will discuss juggling all of the obstacles life throws your way and still finding the time and energy get started in the comics industry!

Writer James Mascia asks the ComixLaunch roundtable to help brainstorm some new ideas to reinvigorate potential backers, as it seems like he's been recycling the same basic crowdfunding moves for a while, and may have plateaued. This mastermind style session is chock full of ideas even the most veteran comic book crowdfunders can put into practice.

With a few launches on the horizon, writer Don Handfield seeks the mastermind roundtable's advice on pre-launch planning ideas that will help me him get the most out of his Kickstarter launches.

How do you build confidence in sharing your work, when you feel there is a gap between your personal taste and your own talent? In the midst of launching and funding his first Kickstarter campaign, writer/artist Jeff Lorentz asks the roundtable for advice on how to share his comics with confidence.

Many crowdfunders feel like the Kickstarter "dead zone" hits earlier and last longer then ever these days. In this mastermind style session, writer Chris Brimmage asks the roundtable how to best deal with a longer dead zone on Kickstarter?

Creating and crowdfunding comics takes a wide range of skills and a ton of time to do it right. So, how exactly does a comic creator looking to build up his or her publishing line determine what jobs to keep and what to outsource. That's the dilemma Scott Harris-King has found himself in. Luckily, a roundtable of creators is here to help Scott determine what his time is worth and what tasks to let go of in this mastermind style session!

Writer Benjamin Hunting joins Tyler for a discussion about the differences between launching comics for the crowdfunding / Kickstarter market and publishing in the direct market.

Get ready for a high-level comic book crowdfunding discussion with some of the most experienced creators in the game! Laurie Foster of Unlikely Heroes Studios and writer Russell Nohelty are back to discuss their new launch for Lucifer Licorice on Kickstarter, as well as how Unlikely Heroes Studios is helping creators with the most cumbersome part of crowdfunding... fulfillment!

Over the past few years, creator Joel Rodriguez has grown his Metal Ninja Studios from a one-man operation to a full-service comic production and design studio. In this conversation with Tyler James, you'll learn about growing a support team, the changing landscape of indie comics and the benefits of letting go of a "do-it-all-yourself" mentality.

In this "from the ComixLaunch Mailbag" episode, Tyler gives some advice to a creator who is looking for recommendations for printers who can print roughly 500 copies and still have their pricing work for Diamond Distribution. Is it possible? Let's talk comic printing in 2023!

After stopping doing comic conventions entirely at the start of the pandemic in 2020, Tyler finally returned to tabling at Wicked Comic Con over the weekend. In this session, he'll break down his top insights from being a vendor at this mid-sized, two day show in Boston.

Many Kickstarter creators add profitability and fun to their campaign when they think beyond "just the PDF" and offer higher priced (and value) digital rewards to their backers. In this session, Tyler will load you up with a ton of ideas for upping your digital game!

Tyler is getting ready to dust off his convention pitches and finally return to tabling at comic cons starting this month! In this session, he'll share one of his ultimate pitching secrets, which you can apply to sales in person, on Kickstarter, and anywhere you're talking about your books.

Eisner Award-winning Writer/Illustrator Karl Kerschl is back on Kickstarter with Death Transit Tanager, his love-letter to the manga and anime he grew up with. Inspired by Metroid and Hellboy, his new title is a murder mystery in space, filled with creeping dread and kinetic sci-fi action!

Veteran comic and video game writer Jon Lock has just launched The Comic Writer's Journal, to provide creators a simple framework for bringing their comic stories to life. In this session, Jon and Tyler will discuss some of the key elements comic writers should have in place before sitting down to write their scripts, and tools that help enable more effective comic creation.

The wait is over! It's finally here! Kickstarter has finally rolled out the ability for creators to upload images that will be paired with each of their project reward tiers and add-ons! This has been one of the most requested features for years, and in this session, Tyler shares everything crowdfunders could want to know about them!

On this, the 400th episode of the ComixLaunch podcast, Tyler shares the #1 recommended (and somewhat controversial) Kickstarter strategy from one of the top Kickstarter marketing companies.

After a perfect storm of dealing with Covid, labor shortages, paper shortages, market uncertainty, and getting hammered by the third-costliest weather disaster on record, Comic Impressions is back on track and printing more comics than ever. Sales manager Rich Boye returns to the podcast to discuss the turbulence in comics printing over the past few years, what's hot in the comic printing industry today, and more.

For the past decade, Will Robson has been working as a professional artist for Marvel, DC, Image, IDW and more. In his career, he's worked on major IP such as Batman, Star Wars, Spider-Man and Deadpool, TMNT, Spawn and more. He's now just hours away from launching his first Kickstarter for a creator-owned zombie anthology style comic book series, called OUTBREAKS! He'll join Tyler for a frank discussion about the state of the comics industry for freelancers here in 2023, and why now is the time for Will to jump into the Kickstarter game.