You might have heard a few people talking about Locals.com. (It’s not a dating site!) I tend to resist jumping onboard platforms. Which might not be the best thing in terms of marketing, though I have tried a few newer ones and decided for various reasons they’re not worth it (like Minds, for example. Not […]
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I hopped into a livestream with Elliot Fernandez on Instagram the other day and drew these ladies while we chatted. A couple things we talked about that bear repeating for anyone trying to promote themselves: Don’t mass tag artists to get their attention. Don’t post “Hey, great work give me a follow.” As for the […]
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If you are considering crowdfunding a comic (or anything else for that matter) you need to establish an LLC as soon as possible. Here’s why artists need an LLC. I’m no great businessman, but I’ve learned quite a bit in the last 10 years as a self-employed artist. My most successful Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects in 2019 […]
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I’ve been on Patreon for years. Never really made much of a following over there, but then again I never have pushed it much. I mainly set it up for people to throw a few bucks my way if they enjoy the free content I put out. At times I’ve offered art tiers for people […]
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I’ve spent a lot of time trying to promote my work online. Now that I think about it, I’ve been at this for 20 years. Like most creatives, I’m not a natural marketer. It’s a skill I’ve had to learn over time. I think anyone can get better at it. You just need to put in a little effort and some trial and error. After all this time I can tell you one thing I’ve discovered. Dear Artists, Social Media is not on your side.
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