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

Tyler James

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063 – Relaunching a Webcomic Kickstarter Campaign...

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2016/09/25

We often hear you can learn a lot more from failure than from success... but that doesn't make failure any easier a pill to swallow. Today's guest, Sam Costello, however, has embraced the lessons learned from his first unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign and brainstorms relaunch strategies with Tyler on today's session. Sam also shares hard won wisdom from 10 years of producing the webcomic Split Lip.

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062 – Patreon Launch #6: Patreon for Publishers with...

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2016/09/18

Want to learn how publishers can use Patreon to build recurring revenue into their business and provide extra value to their biggest fans? In this session, Tyler talks to Mike Kennedy, publisher of the Eisner-nominated comic book and graphic novel imprint Magnetic Press. Mike is using Patreon in an innovative way, and he shares his thinking and experience on Patreon, as well as bonus tips about licensing comics.

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061 – Patreon Launch #5: Patreon for Writers with Jim...

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2016/09/12

Can Patreon work for writers? Jim Zub, acclaimed writer of Skullkickers, Wayward, and GlitterBomb swings by to drop knowledge bombs a plenty on how writers can harness the power of Patreon. Plus: Winners of the Patreon Survey Amazon Giftcards announced!

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060 – Patreon Launch #4: How to Write a Great Patreon...

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2016/09/04

Having trouble writing your Patreon project description? In this section, Tyler will share 15 key elements to a strong sales page, and how to make those elements work for you. Plus, bonus tips from Jason Brubaker, and ComixLaunch listener voicemail.

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Special Invitation: BADASS Productivity for Writers &...

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2016/08/30

This Wednesday night, Tyler is hosting an free online workshop called BADASS Productivity for Writers & Artists. He'll present a simple, memorable framework to help you know what to focus on when it comes to improving your productivity. It will include loads of real examples of myself and other creators putting these principles into practice, and his top productivity tools, apps, and resources.

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059 – The Struggle is Real, Creators, and Never Going...

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2016/08/28

ComixLaunch is keeping it 100 with this session, as Tyler shares some recent creative struggles he's facing as an independent creator... as well as the hard truth that to create is to struggle. From conventions to retail sales and everything in between, there will always be obstacles in our way. This session shares strategies for dealing with them.

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058 – Patreon Launch #3: Crafting Rewards That Get...

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2016/08/21

With the help of artist Anthony Christou (Luminous Ages), Tyler tackles the much fretted about subject of Patreon Rewards. They discuss the best ways to offer value for Patrons, the pros and cons of physical Patreon rewards, and how you make sure your Patrons get their money's worth. Plus, new ComixLaunch listener voicemail!

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057 – Patreon Launch #2: The 9 Elements of an...

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2016/08/14

The Patreon Launch series continues with a deep dive analysis of the essential elements that make up and effective Patreon page. Tyler also shares 5 tips for building, and more importantly launching, your Patreon page. Plus, and invitation to take the ComixLaunch Patreon survey.

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A Special Invitation to Join Club ComixLaunch

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2016/08/11

The doors to Club ComixLaunch on Patreon are now open! Club ComixLaunch is a way to help us continue and expand on the ComixLaunch mission, and add even more value for creators like you who are looking to harness the power of crowdfunding to bring creative projects to life. Membership has its privileges, and Club ComixLaunch members may receive: Shout outs to you and your projects on the show. Access to bonus lessons on the Club Exclusive Patreon Feed, A VIP INSIDER Bonus resource (Guide, cheat

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056 – Patreon Launch #1: Kickstarter vs Patreon...

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2016/08/07

Last month, more than $6 million dollars in monthly recurring funding was raised for creators like us via the Patreon platform. It's time we looked a little closer at this growing crowdfunding platform. Are you ready for Patreon Launch? In this first part of the series, Tyler breaks down the differences between Kickstarter and Patreon, with the help of special guest Jason Brubaker.

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055 – Bringing Kickstarter Backers Back for More with...

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2016/07/31

Statistically, the comics category on Kickstarter is the category most likely to have creators return to the platform after having a successful campaign... but that doesn't mean it's easy. Tyler chats with Vito Delsante, writer of Stray, about the challenges, strategies, and tactics of bringing backers back for another Kickstarter.

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