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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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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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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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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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How NOT to Get Stretched by Kickstarter Stretch Goals

| November 11, 2013
How NOT to Get Stretched by Kickstarter Stretch Goals

Tackling the tricky subject of Kickstarter Stretch Goals…Plenty of DOs and a whole lot of DON’Ts!

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Nooo! That’s My #$%#ing Idea! What Are Your Options When Someone “Steals” Your Pitch?

| November 3, 2013
Nooo! That’s My #$%#ing Idea! What Are Your Options When Someone “Steals” Your Pitch?

What do you do when you find another creative team is coming out with a book that has the exact same concept as the book you’re working on?

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The Kickstarter Laboratory: 7 Experiments in Crowdfunding a Floppy

| September 23, 2013 | 7 Comments
The Kickstarter Laboratory: 7 Experiments in Crowdfunding a Floppy

Tyler James discusses seven new crowdfunding strategies he’ll be trying with his latest Kickstarter campaign.

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DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part II – Ship Like a Boss

| September 16, 2013 | 7 Comments
DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part II – Ship Like a Boss

Tyler James continues his DIY Crowdfunding series, discussing the ins and outs of shipping.

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DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part I – What To Do BEFORE You Launch?

| August 26, 2013
DIY Crowdfunding Fulfillment Part I – What To Do BEFORE You Launch?

Tyler James continues his analysis of comics and crowdfunding, discussing the 5 things you must source BEFORE you launch your Kickstarter campaign.

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Think Outside the Floppy

| August 19, 2013
Think Outside the Floppy

What comic creating entrepreneurs can learn from the recent success of the Atomic Robo “Tesladyne Recruitment Drive”…and why we need to “think outside the floppy.”

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