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Gumroad's NFT problem Feb 17, 2022

Show notes

Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the recent self-immolation of Gumroad on Twitter — over NFTs! Today's show is brought to you by Wacom, the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! After Gumroad, we'll be talking about cartooning after retirement.

Questions asked and topics covered...

Gumoad's NFT problem
UPDATE: Dave comes out of the podcast closet
UPDATE: Bruce Willis got his own category in the '21 Razzies
UPDATE: Facebook loses users and reports a $1 billion loss
Drawing boards
cartooning after retirement
Numbering comic-update posts on your website

Possible Gumroad alternatives

Itch.io — Digital download site popular with indie-game developers. Allows NSFW content. Has published a strong anti-NFT stance.
DriveThruComics — Old-school digital download site previously endorsed on Webcomics.com. Allows NSFW content.
Ko-Fi — An early Patreon competitor. Does not allow NSFW. Published a strong anti-NFT stance.

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Social Media is Making Me Crazy Feb 10, 2022

Show notes

Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett talk about how social media can make you crazy. Today's show is brought to you by Wacom, the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Social media is making me crazy!
How do I get maximum impact on my first post?
Wordless comics
How to handle two protagonists
Spreading yourself too thin

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!

Is fanart legal? Feb 03, 2022

Show notes

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar tackle one of the great debates in comics — Is fanart legal? Today's show is brought to you by Wacom! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Is fan art legal?
Should you allow others to do fan art of your characters?
Is posting on Reddit worth the effort?
Distributing PDFs
Should I leave Tumblr?
Studio snacks! What are the best comics-friendly refreshments?

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!

Predictions for 2022 Jan 27, 2022

Show notes

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar share their predictions for the new year! How will Kickstarter, Patreon, Cryptocurrency, NFTs and Substack fare in 2022? Today's show is brought to you by Wacom! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Prediction: Kickstarter
Prediction: Patreon will launch a Kickstarter competitor
Prediction: Cryptocurrency and NFTs will recede... for different reasons!
Prediction: Substack creators who took the signing deal in 2021 will grapple with their "Day 366"
Prediction: Comic conventions will attempt a comeback... and have disappointing results
Prediction: Paper shortages and shipping delays will continue to vex creators' ability to create physical goods
Prediction: Because of the preceding prediction, Patreon's base of creators will take another big jump
In a couple years, "Sheldon" will turn 25 — does Dave Kellett have any special plans?
What would your character actually *do*?

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!

Kickstarter's blockchain announcement Jan 20, 2022

Show notes

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar share their thoughts on Kickstarter's recent announcement that they're switching their service to blockchain technology. Today's show is brought to you by Wacom! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Kickstarter's blockchain announcement
Dave's plans for SDCC 2022
What if you DON'T want to "make a living from comics"?
Social media networking vs Comic con networking

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!

Making NSFW Comics with Special Guest Erika Moen Jan 13, 2022

Show notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! This week, Erika Moen joins us for a show dedicated to questions about creating NSFW comics! If you've ever wanted to make sexy comics for the 18+ crowd, this show is for you!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Erika Moen's new project focusing on her mental health journey
How to build a comfort level with NSFW work
The importance of good art in 18+ comics
How to draw a vaginal orgasm
The legalities of NSFW publishing
Audience building for a sex oriented comic
Getting feedback on your adults-only comic

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. Erika Moen's work can be found here. Buy her books here. Her book "Let's Talk About It" is a must-have for parents.

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Planning Out 2022 Jan 06, 2022

Show notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom and Comicraft! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! And you're not going to want to miss Comicraft's Jan. 1 sale when all of their fonts are $20.22 each at Comicbookfonts.com This week, Dave and Brad share their plans for the coming year.

Questions asked and topics covered...

Comicraft sale
Brad's plan for 2022
Dave's plan for 2022
Kellett's Law of Word Balloon Xs
Bolding punctuation

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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Drawing naked Dec 30, 2021

Show notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom and Comicraft! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! And you're not going to want to miss Comicraft's Jan. 1 sale when all of their fonts are $20.22 each at Comicbookfonts.com This week, we discuss the role that clothing plays in character design

Questions asked and topics covered...

Should my character wear clothes?
Changing my name... should I change my brand?
Guide to a first-time collaboration
Drawing backgrounds

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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Happy holidays! Dec 23, 2021

Show notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom and Comicraft! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! And you're not going to want to miss Comicraft's Jan. 1 sale when all of their fonts are $20.22 each at Comicbookfonts.com This week, we discuss the importance of taking a break for the holidays.

Questions asked and topics covered...

Holiday content
Using Blender for backgrounds -- is it cheating?
Wholesome comics
Co-creators have left, but want input
Banking woes of the indie creator

You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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A Nice Gesture Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Today's show is brought to you by Wacom and Comicraft! Wacom is the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One! And you're not going to want to miss Comicraft's Jan. 1 sale when all of their fonts are $20.22 each at Comicbookfonts.com This week, we discuss all of the hidden challenges in signing a book!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Gesture
The Harold Zoid School of OverGesture
Using licensed characters
Networking advice
Inventory

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.

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