ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
Tyler James
556 episodes
1 day ago
Kickstarter is the most powerful crowdfunding platform for new and professional creators and creative entrepreneurs alike. Every day, writers, artists, comic creators, and self-publishers are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring their dream projects to life. Still, nearly two-thirds of projects that launch on Kickstarter fail to fund. But the ComixLaunch podcast is changing that by revealing the mindset, strategies, and tactics you can use to successfully crowdfund your project on the platform. Tyler James, the host, has put all these ideas to practice and raised multiple six-figures in funding on Kickstarter across many successful projects. He is a writer, artist, game designer and the publisher of ComixTribe. He has also been a frequent guest on the #1 crowdfunding podcast Funding the Dream with Richard Bliss. ComixLaunch covers pre-launch strategies (social media, list-building, Facebook, Twitter), crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Patreon and more), how to design a successful campaign from start to finish, including how to set an achievable goal / funding target, campaign marketing, avoiding the pitfalls of fulfillment, and much more. The objective? To help YOU take your career to the next level by turning the Kickstarter platform into a renewable resource that will bring your creative projects to life again and again. Are you ready to launch?
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Kickstarter is the most powerful crowdfunding platform for new and professional creators and creative entrepreneurs alike. Every day, writers, artists, comic creators, and self-publishers are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring their dream projects to life. Still, nearly two-thirds of projects that launch on Kickstarter fail to fund. But the ComixLaunch podcast is changing that by revealing the mindset, strategies, and tactics you can use to successfully crowdfund your project on the platform. Tyler James, the host, has put all these ideas to practice and raised multiple six-figures in funding on Kickstarter across many successful projects. He is a writer, artist, game designer and the publisher of ComixTribe. He has also been a frequent guest on the #1 crowdfunding podcast Funding the Dream with Richard Bliss. ComixLaunch covers pre-launch strategies (social media, list-building, Facebook, Twitter), crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Patreon and more), how to design a successful campaign from start to finish, including how to set an achievable goal / funding target, campaign marketing, avoiding the pitfalls of fulfillment, and much more. The objective? To help YOU take your career to the next level by turning the Kickstarter platform into a renewable resource that will bring your creative projects to life again and again. Are you ready to launch?
On November 1, nominations will open for The Zelda awards, a new honor celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in comic book culture. In this session, Tyler is joined by founder Karla Medrano and committee member Sarah Cooke to discuss this new initiative, why it's necessary, why now, and how female comic creators and their allies can get involved!
Tyler hosts a roundtable discussion featuring Zak Mudie and his partner Jaden Molina, creators of Citadel Pulsar: The Last Ethereal, along with Laurie Foster, the founder of Laguna Studios. We also welcome the prolific Mr. Fish, creator of Alice Lost in Wonderland. Learn about their latest Kickstarter projects, the challenges they've faced, and valuable insights into the world of indie comics.
Maddie Salvage's steps into the ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, shining light on her career as a writer and illustrator that has spanned a decade and a number of formats, including comic books, graphic novels and prose novels. She'll discuss her lessons learned over years of launching, as well as insights from her latest graphic novel, Aglow, which draws from one of her favorite creatures from legend, vampires.
Last year, cartoonist Ryan Claytor celebrated 20 years of publishing with a big Kickstarter launch for "One Bite at a Time" which went on to get nominated for Eisner and Ringo Awards. How do you follow up a massive launch like that? And how does one keep the passion going strong for another 20 years?
Ryan joins Tyler for a discussion about his next venture the "Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch" which attempts to answer those questions and more!
The "paid reservation" strategy is a reliable option used by many high-profile crowdfunding campaigns to attracted and identify high-buyer intent backers BEFORE your campaign goes live. But can it work for comic crowdfunders?
Need to build up that pre-launch follower count before your next Kickstarter launch? Then you're going to want to listen to this one as Tyler re-considers the strategy of running pre-launch follower ads direct to your Kickstarter pre-launch page. Spoiler: Tyler is doing it for his next launch!
Clay Adams puts writer Kevin Joseph, the co-creator of the Fantasy Adventure series Tart under the ComixLaunch Pro spotlight. They discuss Kevin's journey from a fourth-grade storyteller to a successful comic book writer, the impact of ComixLaunch courses on his crowdfunding efforts, and the creative process behind his extensive list of projects.
Sam Johnson, writer of Geek Girl and Cabra Cini returns to the ComixLaunch pod to chat about changes in crowdfunding, going all in on pre-launch and crossing over characters from your comic book universes.
Clay Adams & D.E. Schrader, the maniacs behind the massive horror anthology series Nightmare Theater are back on the ComixLaunch Podcast to talk about what happens when a project is so successful it SELLS OUT and the challenges that brings to indie creators!
Tyler James is back in the studio hanging with his pal George O'Connor, talking about lessons learned Kickstarting a mini-series one issue at a time on Kickstarter. Tune in for ahas, breakthroughs, mistakes, lessons learned, and more!
Join Tyler James and a talented group of creators who have had success and momentum on Kickstarter, only for life to get in the way. Suddenly it's been months or years since they've last launched. Now they're getting ready to make a comeback.
Tyler sits down with Max Dunbar, a comic book and concept artist known for his work with Marvel and DC. Max shares insights into his new deluxe hardcover book, 'Fantasy Art,' launching on the Zoop crowdfunding platform, which compiles some of his best work over the past decade, and discusses the challenges and rewards of the creative process. Join an in-depth conversation that explores the intricacies of being a professional artist and the passion that drives creativity.
Artist, illustrator and educator Mike Hawthorne joins Tyler for a discussion about working as a professional artist in comics today. They'll discuss Mike's journey from indie self-publishing to working on Batman, Deadpool & Spider-Man, while maintaining a presence on Kickstarter with sketchbook launches, "Cheat Codes" art manuals, and creator owned work like Hysteria: One Man Gang.
Tyler interviews Dr. Paul Rasheed, a board-certified psychiatrist, self-help author, filmmaker, and comic book creator. They discuss Rasheed’s current Kickstarter project, 'Bootstrapped: How to Make and Kickstart Your First Comic,' and delve into his intriguing journey from fan and retailer into into comic book creator.
Another dynamic roundtable discussion with comic creator crowdfunders including Will Allred (Crossover Division), Nick Bryan (SoulD) & Erik Warfield (See You in Hell).
Creator Lucas Scheffel, the creative mind behind Angry Fred Comics joins Clay Adams to discuss his journey from filmmaking to comic book creation, inspired by the memory of his late father, Fred. He shares his struggles with imposter syndrome, the pivotal role his family played in his creative processes, and the transformative moment when he decided to honor his father through his work. Scheffel also talks about the support he received from the Comics Launch community, his various projects, including the Ned Kelly graphic novel, and the unique challenges and successes he's encountered along the way.
Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with a panel of comic creators featuring both new and returning guests. Joseph Kamer and Jared Burris introduce their action-packed comic series 'Collision Force,' a tribute to '80s and '90s cinema, while James Burton talks about his heartfelt project, 'The Ballad of Nod,' inspired by personal experiences with grief and loss.
What happens when longtime independent creators take the leap into publishing? Join Midnight Factory (Seven Years in Darkness, We Don't Kill Spiders) publishers Hilarie and Joseph Schmalke as they reflect on their first year publishing and what they wish they'd known starting out.
Only YOU can prevent forest fires... and only creators James Mascia and Mike Dolce are bringing Smokey Bear comics back to life for a new audience! Join for an eye-opening conversation about the trials and tribulations of licensing comics!
A Wave Blue World publisher Tyler Chin-Tanner is back on ComixLaunch to discuss his latest Kickstarter launch MEZO and his opening of W.C. Art & Independent Publishing Resource Center in downtown Brooklyn, an exciting new brick & mortar art store and creator space.
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
Kickstarter is the most powerful crowdfunding platform for new and professional creators and creative entrepreneurs alike. Every day, writers, artists, comic creators, and self-publishers are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring their dream projects to life. Still, nearly two-thirds of projects that launch on Kickstarter fail to fund. But the ComixLaunch podcast is changing that by revealing the mindset, strategies, and tactics you can use to successfully crowdfund your project on the platform. Tyler James, the host, has put all these ideas to practice and raised multiple six-figures in funding on Kickstarter across many successful projects. He is a writer, artist, game designer and the publisher of ComixTribe. He has also been a frequent guest on the #1 crowdfunding podcast Funding the Dream with Richard Bliss. ComixLaunch covers pre-launch strategies (social media, list-building, Facebook, Twitter), crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Patreon and more), how to design a successful campaign from start to finish, including how to set an achievable goal / funding target, campaign marketing, avoiding the pitfalls of fulfillment, and much more. The objective? To help YOU take your career to the next level by turning the Kickstarter platform into a renewable resource that will bring your creative projects to life again and again. Are you ready to launch?
