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(Gr)Attitude

| September 17, 2012
(Gr)Attitude

Gratitude and attitude…the topic du jour as Tyler James’ Comix Counsel returns.

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My Approach to a Kickstarter Campaign

| July 9, 2012
My Approach to a Kickstarter Campaign

Tyler James and ComixTribe launched their first Kickstarter today for the OXYMORON hardcover. Tyler explains how he synthesized his Kickstarter research into what will hopefully be a successful campaign.

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Kickstarter: 10 Things I Think I Know…

| July 2, 2012
Kickstarter: 10 Things I Think I Know…

Tyler James has been watching the Kickstarter phenomenon closely. In this article, he reveals ten insights any creator considering launching a project will find worth reading.

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Don’t Let Comics Ruin Your Life

| June 18, 2012
Don’t Let Comics Ruin Your Life

Creating comics is a wonderful, rewarding pursuit. But it can also be an all-consuming passion that, if left unchecked, can ruin relationships, finances, or your life. Tyler James discusses.

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The Pre-Order Gauntlet…(or Why Kickstarter is Kicking Ass)

| June 4, 2012 | 1 Comment
The Pre-Order Gauntlet…(or Why Kickstarter is Kicking Ass)

Tyler James explores the pre-order gauntlet facing direct market books…a guantlet ComixTribe is currently facing with the Diamond debut of Joe Mulvey’s SCAM #1.

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Tips for Submitting to Diamond

| May 21, 2012 | 6 Comments
Tips for Submitting to Diamond

Tyler James spills the beans on how ComixTribe put together a successful submissions package to get their books distributed by Diamond Comics.

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We Are a Tribe

| May 7, 2012 | 2 Comments
We Are a Tribe

Some thoughts on Free Comic Book Day, one of the great annual celebrations of our tribe.

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An Open Rejection Letter

| April 30, 2012 | 10 Comments
An Open Rejection Letter

Tyler James is talking rejection in today’s Comix Counsel. Get the tissues.

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Talking Graphic.ly with Micah Baldwin

| April 16, 2012 | 2 Comments
Talking Graphic.ly with Micah Baldwin

Tyler James reports on his call with Graphic.ly CEO Micah Baldwin about the changes at the digital comics distributor.

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UPDATE: To Graphic.ly or Not to Graphic.ly, That is the Question…

| April 8, 2012 | 3 Comments
UPDATE: To Graphic.ly or Not to Graphic.ly, That is the Question…

UPDATE! Cool news on this post. Make with click! Tyler James posts a special Comix Counsel with thoughts on the Graphic.ly shake up, and a SPECIAL OFFER for folks on the fence about whether or not to use the new service.

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Getting Your Tweet On

| April 2, 2012 | 0 Comments
Getting Your Tweet On

Tyler James talks about Tweeting. Tools and advice for making the Twitter work for you!

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Tabling at Your First Comic Convention

| March 26, 2012 | 3 Comments
Tabling at Your First Comic Convention

Each year, thousands of hopeful young creators take the plunge and table for the first time at a comic convention. Tyler James shares some tips and insight for tackling your first con!

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