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

Tyler James

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047 – Meet the Next Generation of Comic Creator...

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2016/06/05

Great news, ComixLaunch listeners... despite what you read on the internet, the future of comics is in wonderful hands. In this session, Tyler talks to a young comic creator who recently won a $1,000 entrepreneurship competition for her diversity focused publishing line, and has launched a Kickstarter for her new series, Fury's Forge, this month. Oh, and she's still in high school.

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35:48

046 – Ask ComixLaunch #3: How to Handle Unsolicited...

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2016/05/29

The ComixLaunch mailbag is open again! Tyler shares his savvy new strategy to deal with the onslaught of unsolicited offers to help promote your Facebook campaign. Plus: Can you share your project on the ComixLaunch Facebook page,and more importantly should you? Should you mail my backers pledges in alphabetical order? And should you share reviews for your comic on your Kickstarter page?

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48:19

045 – How to Build Trust With Your Audience with...

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2016/05/22

In this session, Tyler talks to Jason Brubaker, a former Dreamwork animator who has pursued his dream of full-time self-publishing. Learn how Jason built a trusting and loyal audience that has helped him raise more than $200K in crowdfunding. Plus: Jason has a special bonus offer for ComixLaunch listeners.

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45:17

044 – 5 Killer Tips to Crush the Last 48 Hours of...

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2016/05/15

Yes, having an explosive launch to your Kickstarter project is important... but so too is finishing strong. In this must-listen to session, Tyler breaks down his 5 best tactics for closing with a bang, with examples pulled from his latest and greatest Kickstarter launch. If you're running a Kickstarter campaign right now, you can't afford NOT to listen to this one.

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1:06:41

043 – Kickstarter Secrets with Marvel & DC Writer and...

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2016/05/08

Greg Pak is one of the most prolific writers for Marvel and DC Comics (Planet Hulk, X-Men, Batman/Superman) and one of the most successful comic book creators to harness the Kickstarter platform. In this session, Greg shares his Kickstarter secrets that have powered nearly half a million dollars in crowdfunding.

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59:05

042 – Putting Skin in the Game with Dirk Manning of...

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2016/05/01

Kickback and be a fly on the wall with this frank crowdfunding discussion with Dirk Manning, writer of Nightmare World and The Tales of Mr. Rhee, and author of the book Write or Wrong: A Writer's Guide to Creating Comics, as he an Tyler discuss the importance of putting enough skin in the game when running a Kickstarter and building a career.

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1:03:33

041 – Making Kickstarter Fulfillment Easier with...

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2016/04/24

In this session, Tyler is joined by the head of sales of BackerKit, specialized software designed to make life easier for crowdfunders after their campaigns are successfully funded. All Tyler's BackerKit questions are answered. Listen to hear Tyler get 100% convinced that BackerKit is right for his next campaign.

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3:03

Special Invitation: The ComixLaunch Workshop

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2016/04/20

In this live workshop, ComixLaunch host Tyler James will break down seven key steps to making your first or next Kickstarter launch a hit. Drawing on his personal experience successfully funding eight Kickstarter projects and an analysis of every comic book Kickstarter launched between 2014-15, this workshop is loaded with actionable information. Q&A to follow.

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40:35

040 – Ask ComixLaunch #2: Print Scheduling, the PDF...

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2016/04/17

It's ComixLaunch mailbag time again! Tyler answers questions about print, the best way to send digital files to your backers, and the challenges of crowdfunding second issues. Plus, we have a survey winner!

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35:50

039 – Inside Hyperstarter, a New Kickstarter...

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2016/04/10

In this session, Tyler talks to the creator of Hyperstarter, a new diagnostic tool for crowdfunders. Plus, a new change to Kickstarter image sizes, and ComixLaunch listener voicemail.

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56:27

ComixLaunch Bonus 001 – [Case Study] C is for Cthulhu...

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2016/04/06

In this Bonus Session of ComixLaunch, Tyler shares 7 brand new Kickstarter strategies he'll be implementing in the upcoming C is for Cthulhu Coloring Book Kickstarter Campaign, launching April 4, 2016. See the campaign in action at ColorCthulhu.com.

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51:23

038 – Scaling Up Your Crowdfunding to Six Figures...

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2016/04/03

In today's session, Tyler talks to Cathryn Lavery of BestSelf.co, who recently launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $300,000 on Kickstarter in the publishing category. How to achieve 6-figure crowdfunding success is talked about at length, including plenty of actionable strategies creators can apply to their own campaigns.

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51:32

037 – Serializing Your Comic on Kickstarter with...

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2016/03/27

Serialization has been a fundamental aspect of the comic book medium. This session with new writer James Haick explores the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Kickstarter provides creators to crowdfund comics one issue at a time.

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036 – Is BackerClub a SCAM?

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2016/03/20

Tyler investigates BackerClub, a community of frequent crowdfunders that offers promotional opportunities for Kickstarter creators. Is BackerClub a legitimate marketing vehicle for creators, or is it scam creators and backers alike should avoid like the plague? This session will help inform you in order to make your own intelligent decision.

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51:49

035 – Digital First, Kickstarter Second with Chris Lewis

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2016/03/13

In 2016, there's no one way to launch a new comic series... in fact, the options are more varied than ever. In this session, Tyler discusses Chris Lewis' experiences publishing on Comixology, in the direct market through IDW, and on Kickstarter, as well as his experience with Andy Schmidt's Comics Experience.

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1:02:50

034 – Comics & Graphic Novel Printing 101 with Jacob...

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2016/03/06

All your comic book printing questions are answered, as Tyler talks to the KrakenPrint Team about when to choose offset vs. POD printing, what are the real drivers of cost when it comes to printing, paper quality and much more. If you're printing a book this year, you need to listen to this session.

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55:06

033 – The Why Behind Your Comics & Kickstarters with...

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2016/02/28

Issues of diversity in comics and finding the big why's behind the comics and projects you create is the focus of this session with special guest Kwanza Osajyefo. Plus: ComixLaunch listener voice mail!

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56:31

032 – Embracing Transparency and the ComixLaunch 2015...

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2016/02/21

Transparency is a key currency for creators in the internet age, and a powerful force when embraced by Kickstarter creators. In this session, Tyler discusses the pros and cons of transparency. Then, he reveals the inner workings of ComixLaunch, sharing its key metrics for 2015, including total income and expenses.

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37:18

031 – 5 Lessons from the 4th Biggest Kickstarter Book...

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2016/02/14

The Freedom Journal campaign, the first Kickstarter run by podcaster John Lee Dumas, raised more than $450K. In this session, Tyler breaks down five keys to the project's monumental success.

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030 – The One Dollar Kickstarter Goal Strategy

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2016/02/07

What are the pros and cons of launching a Kickstarter campaign with a $1 goal? In this session, Tyler will give you his opinion on this "Dollar goal strategy" which is more common than you might think, and more importantly, will tell you what cold hard Kickstarter data says about its efficacy.

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