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ComixLaunch

Tyler James

ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

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55:08

ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Beating Imposter Syndrome...

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2025/07/20

Creator Lucas Scheffel, the creative mind behind Angry Fred Comics joins Clay Adams to discuss his journey from filmmaking to comic book creation, inspired by the memory of his late father, Fred. He shares his struggles with imposter syndrome, the pivotal role his family played in his creative processes, and the transformative moment when he decided to honor his father through his work. Scheffel also talks about the support he received from the Comics Launch community, his various projects,

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59:21

The Licensing Comics Game with James Mascia & Mike Dolce

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2025/06/30

Only YOU can prevent forest fires... and only creators James Mascia and Mike Dolce are bringing Smokey Bear comics back to life for a new audience! Join for an eye-opening conversation about the trials and tribulations of licensing comics!

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1:11:09

Kickstarter Panel with International Comic Creators:...

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2025/06/09

Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with comic book creators Ed Hillyer aka ILYA, Allegra, Lisa Medin, and Adriano Ariganello as they share their Kickstarter experiences launching in the UK, Japan, Sweden and Canada. From launching first-time projects to managing mid-campaign challenges and leveraging community support, discover valuable insights and strategies for crowdfunding success. Whether you're a creator looking for tips or a backer curious about new projects, this episode is packed with

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1:10:55

Comic Creator Crowdfunders’ Wishlists for...

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2025/06/01

Tyler James hosts an enlightening panel of esteemed comics creators—Rob Multari (Lone Wolf Comics), Allan Liska (Green Archer Comics), and Christian Douglas (Unpopular Comics) —alongside Sam Kusek, the Comics Outreach Lead at Kickstarter. The discussion delves into the current state of crowdfunding for comic creators, focusing on Kickstarter's new pledge manager, the challenges of growing economic pressures, and market saturation.

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1:13:05

Comics Publishing Power Panel with Patrick Lugo,...

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2025/05/25

Tyler hosts a dynamic discussion on comics crowdfunding with a panel that includes prolific illustrators, an experienced writer and a literary agent! This one is loaded with knowledge bombs from Patrick Lugo & Janna Morishima of Kids Comics Unite and the "Let's Go! Comics Anthology for Kids", "The Road to Oz" creator Amin Amat, and writer Grant Lankard (League of Cryptids).

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1:03:01

First Launch Lessons with Jesse Judy of Ashes of Eden

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2025/05/18

Jesse Judy joins Tyler for a discussion about lessons learned from his first successful crowdfunding launch and how he's implying them to his upcoming sophomore launch, and why he's so excited about the upcoming ComixLaunch Planner!

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1:05:17

Crowdfunding Veterans & First Time Launchers Unite!...

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2025/05/11

Tyler James leads an awesome discussion featuring first-time crowdfunders Justin Dunn & Eric Tomeo, first-time crowdfunders of Ballad of Dust & Blood, along with veteran crowdfunders Karl Kerschl, creator of Death Transit Magpie, and Clay Adams - Creator of Blazing Blade of Frankenstein, as they dive deep into the world of Kickstarter campaigns for comic books.

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1:14:48

Scaling Your Comics Crowdfunding with Writer Caleb...

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2025/04/27

Prolific comics writer Caleb Palmquist returns to ComixLaunch! Caleb has successfully launched over 30 Kickstarter campaigns, including popular series like 'Dragon Grit,' 'Swords of Arthur,' 'Modern Mythology,' and 'Unicorn Vampire Hunter,' which is now returning with its eighth issue. Caleb shares insights into his journey, the challenges of maintaining an ambitious release schedule while also holding down a day job, the importance of project management, and strategies to increase efficiency in

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1:08:16

ComixLaunch Spotlight: Crowdfunding Mindset Shifts...

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2025/04/13

Clay Adams shines the spotlight on George O'Connor, a prolific writer and creator active in the Boston film and comics community. George discusses his works, including 'Vampires on Mars,' 'Charlie's Spot,' 'Healed,' and shares his journey from music and theater to short films and eventually comics. The conversation delves into the impact of ComixLaunch, the importance of marketing, and the role of a supportive home life in maintaining creative productivity.

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49:43

ComixLaunch Spotlight: Battling Back Against Burnout...

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2025/02/09

In this session, Clay Adams shines the spotlight on M. Sorcier, a dedicated self-taught artist and writer from the Bronx, New York. They discuss M. Sorcier’s journey in the comic world, from her early inspirations such as 'Sandman' to the creation of her fantasy drama series 'Sacrimony'. M. Sorcier shares her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns, the challenges of burnout, and the importance of tenacity in the creative process.

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39:12

Newbie Comic Book Kickstarter Questions

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2025/01/05

To kick off the new year, Tyler answers a Kickstarter newcomers burning questions around launching a new comic book project in 2025, including insights that will also be relevant to Kickstarter veterans!

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35:18

Game Changing New Kickstarter Feature Alert –...

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2024/12/29

In this session, Tyler looks at Kickstarter's latest game-changing feature: the import add-ons from past campaign button. This new tool allows creators to import add-ons from previous campaigns, saving significant setup time and making campaign set-up more efficient for returning creators. In this podcast, we'll look at how this feature works, its benefits for repeat creators, and areas where it can still be improved. Learn how this update can boost your campaign's success and streamline your

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48:00

ComixLaunch Spotlight: Sam Johnson’s Big Swing at a...

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2024/12/22

It's time to spotlight another outstanding member of the ComixLaunch Pro community! This month, Clay Adams turns the spotlight on British writer Sam Johnson. Best known for his creations Cabracini: Voodoo Junkie Hitwoman and Geek Girl. They discuss Johnson’s continued success with Kickstarter, having raised £60,000 through 15 campaigns, including his latest crossover event, Cabracini Geek Girl Exodus. Johnson shares his journey from being inspired by comics in his youth, to his detailed planning

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43:56

How to Keep Creating in the Face of Challenges with...

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2024/12/16

In this session, Tyler interviews Big Tim, an award-winning writer from Australia, known for his comic series 'Gorilla My Dreams,' short films, and contributions to the indie comics scene. They discuss Tim's current Kickstarter campaign for the second issue of his team-up series, creative challenges, and the evolution of comic book crowdfunding.

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1:01:04

Telling Unpopular Tales with Writer Christian Douglas

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2024/08/04

In this episode of ComixLaunch, Tyler James interviews Christian Douglas, a Dublin-based writer and founder of Unpopular Comics. They discuss Christian's creative journey, his new Kickstarter campaign for 'Unpopular Tales 2: Pinochia, a cyberpunk retelling of the classic fairy tale, and the broader mission of Unpopular Comics to revitalize classic stories with modern twists.

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59:01

How to Make It as a Professional Comic Artist With...

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2024/07/28

For the past decade, illustrator Dave Swartz has moved from self-publishing, to pencil-for-hire, and back again. His current project, Confederate Monster is back on Kickstarter. In this conversation, he and Tyler will discuss the challenges and opportunities for comic book illustrators working in comics today.

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36:07

New Kickstarter Feature Alert: Importing Previous...

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2024/06/30

For YEARS Kickstarter creators have been asking for abilities to easily copy info from past projects to new ones. It looks like Kickstarter has FINALLY taken a step in this direction, as creators can now copy rewards from past campaigns. Let's take a deep-dive into this new feature to see if it's everything creators have been asking for.

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39:53

I’m thinking of doing a 3-day Kickstarter for a prose...

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2024/06/23

With his first novella ready to launch, writer James Powell is considering experimenting with a shorter than average Kickstarter launch… much shorter! A mastermind roundtable of veteran creators discuss James' launch plan, and share pros and cons of ultra short launches.

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1:09:52

Serializing Ongoing Anthologies Through Crowdfunding...

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2024/04/28

UK comic creator Will Robson returns to the ComixLaunch Podcast to share what he's learned serializing OUTBREAKS, "The Only Ongoing Zombie Anthology Comic" on Kickstarter over the past year. He and Tyler will discuss the state of crowdfunding in 2024 and topics related to freelancing in comics and living your best creative life.

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1:28:48

Kickstarter to Support Late Pledges! Shots Fired in...

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2024/04/21

Kickstarter announced this morning that it will be unlocking a LATE PLEDGES feature soon for all Kickstarter campaigns. Here's an instant reaction discussing the details, pros, cons, questions, and implications.

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