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Comic Lab

Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It"s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It"s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: comiclabpodcast@gmail.com)

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00:58:01

Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort

Comic Lab ·

2025/02/06

We're heading into a year promising significant upheaval — in business, social media, publishing, and more. But, after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial in growing as an artist — and as a businessperson.Today's showEmbrace discomfortListifications on Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/listifications.appSummaryIn this conversation, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the importance of

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01:16:12

How to start a webcomic in 2025

Comic Lab ·

2025/01/30

Start your webcomic using the latest platforms, monetization methods, and social media strategies. If you're launching a new comic in 2025, this episode has all the information you'll need to get it off the ground! How to start a webcomic in 2025Don’t try to “game” your readership. Write about what YOU likeBuilding readership takes time and consistency. Creating for love is essential in the early years. Focus on writing as the core of comic creation. Focus on creating comics for the love of the

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01:02:35

Introducing: The Wrong Way!

Comic Lab ·

2025/01/23

Cartoonists Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett and Kevin McShane are teaming up on a new show — The Wrong Way! We'll teach you how to draw your favorite cartoon characters without getting sued over copyright theft! Along the way, we'll share tips, tell stories, and roast each other mercilessly. Pay attention and you might learn how to draw The Wrong Way!Today's ShowWrong wayClever vs funnySummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett introduce fellow cartoonist Kevin McShane, announce their new

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01:03:43

Social Media: Business or Pleasure?

Comic Lab ·

2025/01/16

A ComicLab member complained about following too many people on Bluesky. It was too difficult for them to cultivate a feed that suited their interests! This brought up a topic that has Dave and Brad divided: Are you on social media for business or pleasure?Today's ShowYou're not on social media to readUPDATE: Spice Rack Comics webring (NSFW) — special thanks to Matt Sowers at RCSI PublishingUPDATE: Dave and Brad's transposed faces Started too soon on PatreonSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Dave

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01:10:35

Predictions and goals for 2025

Comic Lab ·

2025/01/09

As we begin a new year, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar make their predictions for 2025 and share their goals for the next twelve months.PredictionsDAVE: Business planning anxietyBRAD: Because of Dave’s prediction, the winners will be people who help address that anxiety. (That’s us!) Be the distraction/escape people need; they won’t forget you. DAVE: Bluesky at 50M by the end of the yearBRAD: Substack gains prominence — rises to Kickstarter/Patreon levelsDAVE: we’ll all be playing

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01:05:02

2024 in Review

Comic Lab ·

2025/01/02

At the beginning of the year, Dave and Brad made a series of predictions and set some personal goals for the year. The year is over, and it's time to see how they fared.Predictions for 2024BRAD: Twitter will crash in 2023 2024DAVE: Social media will remain distributed over five or six platformsBRAD: Web users will begin to pivot away from social mediaDAVE: Patreon will move closer to an IPOBRAD: Kickstarter will remain #1 by continuing to avoid mentioning blockchainDAVE: SDCC will return to normal

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01:06:53

How can comics reach kids?

Comic Lab ·

2024/12/26

A father is concerned that comics no longer reach kids, suggesting that video games are the better value measured by engagement time. What can we do to reverse this trend? On today's showHow can comics reach kids?UPDATE: Buffer (see addendum below)How can I avoid Trump's tariffs? (see other addendum below)AddendumOne day after we recorded the drop that explained that Buffer did not support video uploads, they made an announcement. You guessed it — they've added that functionality. They still do not

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00:56:47

Maybe You're Not Funny

Comic Lab ·

2024/12/19

Writing humor takes a lot of time and patience. We'll discuss ways to persevere.SummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share insights on the creative process of writing humor, emphasizing that humor can be both an inherited trait and a learned skill. The conversation highlights the necessity of trial and error in developing a comedic voice and the various factors influencing one's ability to be funny. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the journey of mastering humor and comedy

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01:05:15

In over my head

Comic Lab ·

2024/12/12

What happens when your story gets too big for you to handle? Are you the right person for the job? (And if not you, then who??)On Today's Show:In over your headUPDATE: It was FCS all along Crossbar i technicalityAdvice to your older selfSummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges creators face, particularly when tackling complex themes such as systemic injustice in long-term comic projects. The hosts emphasize the importance of pushing through creative doubts and the value of learning

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01:04:37

A minor problem with a comics major

Comic Lab ·

2024/12/05

Does an aspiring comics artist/writer need a college degree? And, if so, which degree is best? Next, a listener asks why Brad publishes his weekly comics page in half-page increments.What schools do we recommend ?Why does Brad publish twice a week?Substack and BlueskySummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the importance of higher education for aspiring cartoonists, debating the merits of specialized degrees versus a broader liberal arts education. They

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01:00:06

Nobody believes I'm a cartoonist

Comic Lab ·

2024/11/28

How do you explain to someone that you're a professional cartoonist? More importantly — should you even try?! Also, Dave and Brad share details about the software they use, and Brad extolls the virtues of a Patreon content exchange.On Today's Show...How do you explain to people that you're a professional cartoonist?What software is best for comics?Take a break this holidayPatreon content exchangeSummaryIn this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges of explaining their

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01:06:09

Your content is not your community

Comic Lab ·

2024/11/21

When comic creators try to market their comics, they often confuse what their comic is about with who it's for. Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar offer some guidance on making compelling promotions that work. In the show's second half, the boys have a devil of a time talking about angel investing.SummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore how comic creators can broaden their audience beyond niche markets, emphasizing the significance of themes and relationships in

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01:18:22

Let's talk about your bits and pieces

Comic Lab ·

2024/11/14

When a listener asks about Kickstarter strategy, the ComicLab guys are divided! Dave favors the traditional webcomics approach. Build your audience by posting the comic online, then monetize that engagement with a Kickstarter. Brad likes this, but he could also see using Kickstarter's strengths in Discovery to build the audience through a series of smaller campaigns that lead to a big one.SummaryIn this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore various aspects of creating and promoting

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00:58:06

New ways to make an old mistake

Comic Lab ·

2024/11/07

After years of listening to Brad and Dave extoll the virtues of self-publishing, a ComicLab listener signed with a corporate publisher. Poor sales and paltry marketing left them dissatisfied, so of course, they wrote in with one burning question: Who should I sign with next? Also, should you ever explain a joke?TopicsThe first publisher was a disappointment... and we want to try it againillustrated novelsUPDATE: The USPTO has canceled Marvel and DC‘s trademark filing for superhero Should you EXPLAIN

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01:05:10

Should your readers be your writers?

Comic Lab ·

2024/10/31

BlueSky is beginning to feel like Twitter did ten years ago! Engagement is up, conversations are happening, and follower counts are rising — with actual people! Is it too good to be true? Also, encouraging your readers to take a hand in writing your comic may be good community building... but is it good writing?On today's showUPDATE: Is BlueSky IT? Collaborative storytelling — letting your readers become writers Is word-of-mouth better than social media?Patreon or Substack?Business adviceSummaryIn

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01:09:40

"Help! I'm not funny anymore!"

Comic Lab ·

2024/10/24

Cartoonists Dave and Brad share some thoughts with a young humor writer trying to find their Funny. Also: Is BlueSky pulling ahead in the social-media race?Today's show:Writing jokes fasterUPDATE: Patreon opens recommendations for NSFW creatorsUPDATE: TikTok court case moves forwardPutting social media into perspectiveMaking drawing fun againSummaryIn this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the challenges of writing comedy and the importance of developing a personal editorial eye

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01:03:46

Innovation fascination

Comic Lab ·

2024/10/17

Having wrapped up his 16th Kickstarter, cartoonist Dave Kellett shares some insights about setting realistic expectations, avoiding paid advertising, and the death of social media. Also: recent innovations by both Kickstarter and Patreon show considerable promise for the crowdfunding platforms.SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss the emotional rollercoaster of running a Kickstarter campaign, and the ineffectiveness of online advertising. In this part of the conversation, Brad and Dave

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01:02:23

Dave's New Bucket List

Comic Lab ·

2024/10/10

Attending this year's National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards has changed Dave's bucket list. He wants one of those danged trophies! (And so does Brad.) Also, after Dave looks at the analytics from his recent Kickstarter, he decides to leave Twitter and Instagram once and for all.On Today's ShowUPDATE: ComicLab stingersDave's new Bucket ListUPDATE: Dave's Kickstarter convinces him to leave both Twitter and InstagramUPDATE: Patreon's AutopilotToo many different comics?Pen name for a

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01:06:58

Our Review of the National Cartoonists Society...

Comic Lab ·

2024/10/03

In the final installment of a three-part series on the National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards celebration, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar sit down over a couple of tasty adult beverages and share stories and reflections on this year's event.You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 —Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the

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01:01:07

ComicLab LIVE at the National Cartoonists Society...

Comic Lab ·

2024/09/26

Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar take their podcast on the road, recording this episode live at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego as part of the National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards celebration! They were joined on stage by Danesh Mohiuddin, Hilary B. Price, and Tauhid Bondia to discuss the pressing issues facing cartoonists in the years to come. On today's show:How are you addressing artificial intelligence?What's working on social media?What are your plans for the next five

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