Tyler James

Tyler James is a comics creator, game designer, educator, and publisher residing in Newburyport, MA. He is the writer and co-creator of THE RED TEN, a superhero murder mystery, EPIC, a superteen action comedy, and TEARS of the DRAGON, a swords and sorcery fantasy. Tyler is the publisher and co-creator of ComixTribe, which is both a new imprint of quality creator owned titles, and an online community where creators help creators make better comics.

Follow him on Twitter @tylerjamescomics, or send him an email at tyler.james@comixtribe.com.

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What Free Comic Book Day Means to a Small Publisher

| May 4, 2014
What Free Comic Book Day Means to a Small Publisher

Tyler James shares some thoughts on the value of FCBD to a small publisher.

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ComixTribe’s THE RED TEN Kickstarter Campaign Is Live!

| April 14, 2014
ComixTribe’s THE RED TEN Kickstarter Campaign Is Live!

ComixTribe Launches THE RED TEN Volume 1 Hardcover Kickstarter!

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Look Good While You Kickstarter: 7 Design Tips for Your Project Image

| April 14, 2014
Look Good While You Kickstarter: 7 Design Tips for Your Project Image

Your Kickstarter project image is the most important visual of your entire campaign. Here are some tips for getting it right.

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A $95,000 Tip Jar for Comics? 10 Thoughts on Patreon

| March 31, 2014
A $95,000 Tip Jar for Comics? 10 Thoughts on Patreon

Tyler James shares 10 thoughts on Patreon, the newest kid on the comics crowdfunding block.

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Dukeshire’s Fist of Justice Returns With the Help of Kickstarter

| March 13, 2014
Dukeshire’s Fist of Justice Returns With the Help of Kickstarter

Ed Dukeshire shares thoughts about resurrecting Fist of Justice with the help of Kickstarter.

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Kickstalling: 9 Things to Do During the “Dead Zone” of a Kickstarter Campaign

| February 24, 2014
Kickstalling: 9 Things to Do During the “Dead Zone” of a Kickstarter Campaign

After a tremendous start, your Kickstarter campaign’s momentum has come to a screeching halt. What do you do?

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‘Til something sticks: How My Third Project ‘Torsobear’ Might Turn Out to be a Charm

| February 20, 2014
‘Til something sticks: How My Third Project ‘Torsobear’ Might Turn Out to be a Charm

Writer Brett Uren discusses the challenges he’s faced making comics, and a recent breakthrough with his latest project.

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Before You Submit to Comixology Submit

| January 27, 2014
Before You Submit to Comixology Submit

In your haste to get on the largest digital comics sales platform, make sure you avoid these mistakes.

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The Creator & Small Publisher’s Guide to the Diamond Distribution Cycle

| January 20, 2014 | 13 Comments
The Creator & Small Publisher’s Guide to the Diamond Distribution Cycle

As a creator or small-press publisher, you should know the Diamond Distribution cycle. This article should help.

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ComixTribe to Publish Acclaimed Horror Series AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE

| January 17, 2014
ComixTribe to Publish Acclaimed Horror Series AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE

A 5-issue horror mystery series by Lees & Laurie coming this summer.

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A Netflix for Comics? A ComicsFix Interview

| December 30, 2013
A Netflix for Comics? A ComicsFix Interview

Thousands of comics for one low monthly price? That’s the ComicsFix value proposition…but can they deliver? Tyler James talks to their CEO to find out.

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Comixology: Yes, a Game Changer

| December 2, 2013
Comixology: Yes, a Game Changer

Tyler James takes an in-depth look at how Comixology sales are impacting creators bottom-lines.

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