Upcoming Conventions and Signings

A “Rotten Tomatoes” for Comics?

Tyler talks to Ken Marden, creator of Kubla Comics, a new comic book review aggregation site.

Comixology Submit: A Game Changer?

Is Comixology Submit a “game changer” for independent and small press publishers? Or is this much ado about nothing?

Everything You Need to Know About Small Press Distribution

Tyler James takes a no-nonsense look at ALL of the distribution channels available to small-press creators.

Who’s Going to Review My Independent Comic Book?

Need help finding people to review your book? Tyler James breaks it down in this week’s Comix Counsel.

When the Projects You Aren’t Working On Are Killing You

How do you cope when all the projects you want to work on someday are sucking the energy from what you’re currently committed to?

B&N Week 125: Making “Better” Comics

It’s Tuesday yet again! And it’s hot here! The low 90s, but this is what I wanted when I moved back to Tucson. It’s only going to get hotter, and we’re only in May. You don’t want to hear about my weather! You want some Bolts & Nuts! Let’s get into, then. Right? Right. This [...]

B&N Week 124: Lettering Pt 3

We’ve got another beautiful Tuesday upon us! I’m no longer traveling, I’ve gotten my rest [was down for a few days as I recuperated], and am now ready to get back into the swing of things. WE have the mid 80s here in Tucson, with a slight breeze, so things are great all the way [...]

B&N Week 123: Different Types of Feedback

It’s a HOT Tuesday in Tucson! I moved over the weekend, I’m still not settled, but I couldn’t wait to get back here to you! It’s been a full past few days for me, and I’m looking forward to slowing down a tad, but nothing was going to keep me from you. Now, I know [...]

B&N Week 122: Lettering Pt 2

  Tuesday! Been frothing at the mouth for this week. No introduction beyond this. Let’s get to it. We’re still talking about lettering. Last week was an overview to get you started, and this week, I wanted to get into the Bolts & Nuts of some certain things you’re going to need in order to [...]

B&N Week 121: Lettering Pt 1

It’s Tuesday yet again! We’ve got warming trends, we’ve got longer days, we have people working out to shed the winter weight. Know what else we’ve got? Con season ramping up. Sometimes, the convention season seems very much like the tennis season: you play and play and play all year, with only a few short [...]