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

Tyler James

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33:12

The Two Best Ways to Get an End of Campaign Bump

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2023/10/22

For years, veteran Kickstarter creators have come to expect a solid bump at the end of their campaigns, with a surge of backers coming in during those final days and hours. However, some been reporting seeing smaller than usual end-of-campaign bumps? So, what's the status of the end of campaign bump these days and what can creators do to encourage one?

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58:25

Are Kickstarter Backers Cancelling More Frequently Now?

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2023/10/15

Does it seem like more backers than usual are canceling pledges these days on Kickstarter? Are some projects more likely than others to have a higher cancelation rate? And is there anything creators like us can do about it?

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58:58

Helping Celebrities Bring Comics to Life with...

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2023/10/08

Over the past few years, writer/producer Don Handfield and writer Clay Adams have been working to develop a gritty western comic with actor Martin Kove, best known for his iconic role as Sensei Kreese from Karate Kid & Cobra Kai. Their project, Prodigal Son #1, launched this week on Kickstarter, and the boys join the ComixLaunch Podcast discuss the ins and outs of writing a comic for a celebrity.

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1:06:30

Why Creators Need to Take Better Care of Themselves...

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2023/10/01

Writer Robert Krisch joins Tyler for a wide ranging discussion on the importance for comic creators to prioritize their mental health and well-being and some ways to do just that, while still thriving creatively and in the crowdfunding space.

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1:11:42

The HOSPICE Panel: Taking a Big Swing with a Unique...

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2023/09/24

The creators of the HOSPICE shared comic book universe join Tyler James for a discussion about this unique Kickstarter experiment that sees six veteran crowdfunders all launch distinct one-shot projects with the same name! In this panel, expect great insight on campaign design, taking big swings, and shaking up the status quo in crowdfunding promotion.

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51:41

Tips to Make the Most of Kickstarter’s NEW Story Editor

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2023/09/17

Surprise! Kickstarter just rolled out a big change to it's Project Story Editor, which will impact how you design your Kickstarter pages going forward. In this session, Tyler James will help you navigate the new editor and hook you up with some savvy tips to make the most of it.

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50:44

The Challenge of Building a New Audience from Scratch...

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2023/09/10

Building a new audience is a challenge, even for creators who have had success in the past. Rob Multari of Lone Wolf Comics returns to the ComixLaunch Podcast to discuss the process and stress of building a new audience on different social channels and email lists to support his new children's book, Wolf Pack Pups on Kickstarter.

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49:17

ComixLaunch News: AI Disclosures Live, Retailers...

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2023/09/03

Tyler covers the top news headlines of the week relevant to ComixLaunchers! Stories include the new mandatory AI Disclosure questions on Kickstarter, new publisher DSTILRY's "online drop" business model, JHU in Manhattan closing and more.

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51:29

Blackbelt DIY Fulfillment Tips for Big Comic Campaigns

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2023/08/27

Gotta lot of packages to ship this year after rocking a successful Kickstarter launch? Join the club! In this session, Tyler shares some of his top fulfillment tips to help you survive this phase of your project.

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52:25

5 All Too Common Comic Kickstarter Page Design Mistakes

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2023/08/20

Better Kickstarter pages raise more funding. In this session, Tyler will share some of the most common things he routinely sees creators do that negatively impact their campaign pages, and how to easily fix them.

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1:14:02

Grading Kickstarter’s 2023 Platform Improvements (So...

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2023/08/13

Kickstarter has been busy this year making platform improvements. In this session, Tyler highlights Kickstarter's mid-year progress report and gives a ComixLaunch grade to each new development.

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44:17

Thoughts on Kickstarter’s New AI Policy

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2023/08/06

A new Kickstarter policy on the use of AI for project creator goes into effect on August 29, 2023. In this session, Tyler breaks down this new policy – which prioritizes transparency, credit, and consent – and shares his thoughts on how it will affect our community.

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1:08:24

Are Kickstarter Comics Now “Mainstream? A ComixLaunch...

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2023/07/30

Hot off a Ringo Award Nomination and with another Massive Cthulhu Invades... Anthology funding on Kickstarter, writer Travis Gibb of Orange Cone Productions returns to the pod for a discussion about Kickstarter's current role in the comic book marketplace. Are Kickstarter comics and creators still outside of the "mainstream"... or are they now the Mainstream?

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53:04

Current Kickstarter Graphic Novel Pricing Trends

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2023/07/16

How are creator's pricing their graphic novels on the Kickstarter platform currently? And what are some of the common trends specifically for graphic novel projects on Kickstarter? In this session, Tyler takes a deep dive into the top 20 most funded graphic novel projects on Kickstarter to glean insights about what's working now for that sub-category.

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43:16

Overcoming Obstacles on the Way to Your First Comic...

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2023/07/09

With the launch of his first comic book Eye for an Eye on Kickstarter, writer Chance Edgerly shows that even with a demanding day job, a newborn at home, and "not being able to draw to save his life" can't stop him. In this session, Chance and Tyler will discuss juggling all of the obstacles life throws your way and still finding the time and energy get started in the comics industry!

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40:05

Some New Ideas to Reinvigorate Kickstarter Backers...

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2023/07/02

Writer James Mascia asks the ComixLaunch roundtable to help brainstorm some new ideas to reinvigorate potential backers, as it seems like he's been recycling the same basic crowdfunding moves for a while, and may have plateaued. This mastermind style session is chock full of ideas even the most veteran comic book crowdfunders can put into practice.

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32:44

Pre-launch Planning Ideas to Maximize Future Launches...

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2023/06/25

With a few launches on the horizon, writer Don Handfield seeks the mastermind roundtable's advice on pre-launch planning ideas that will help me him get the most out of his Kickstarter launches.

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30:57

How to Share Your Work With Confidence [Jeff Lorentz...

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2023/06/18

How do you build confidence in sharing your work, when you feel there is a gap between your personal taste and your own talent? In the midst of launching and funding his first Kickstarter campaign, writer/artist Jeff Lorentz asks the roundtable for advice on how to share his comics with confidence.

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53:18

How to Deal with a Longer Kickstarter Dead Zone...

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2023/06/11

Many crowdfunders feel like the Kickstarter "dead zone" hits earlier and last longer then ever these days. In this mastermind style session, writer Chris Brimmage asks the roundtable how to best deal with a longer dead zone on Kickstarter?

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53:14

How to Appropriately Value Your Time as a Comic...

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2023/06/04

Creating and crowdfunding comics takes a wide range of skills and a ton of time to do it right. So, how exactly does a comic creator looking to build up his or her publishing line determine what jobs to keep and what to outsource. That's the dilemma Scott Harris-King has found himself in. Luckily, a roundtable of creators is here to help Scott determine what his time is worth and what tasks to let go of in this mastermind style session!

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