Episode 30 - Convention Conversation with Mr_Riot and carly_mizzou!
Jun 7, 2011
Just in time for convention season, this episode is about the webcomic artists' perspective on cons. We've got two seasoned vets (and a contribution from ShadowsMyst) talking about why someone should set up shop, and how to prepare!
Topics and Show Notes
NOTE: This episode features one or two instances of "saucy" language. Additionally, due to a hiccup in the recording process, we had to rely on a backup recording of the Skype conversation for the published version. Apologies for the audio quality.
Featured Comic: I Love Dark http://www.drunkduck.com/I_Love_Dark/
/>Featured Comic: SHELL http://www.drunkduck.com/SHELL/
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Conventions:
- Why set up at conventions
- What to look for in a con
- Types of cons and different opportunities
- Preparation, costs and profit
- Ways to participate/raise profile
- Setting up your booth and marketing yourself
- Attention-getters and giveaways
- Merchandise and sales
- Advice for those just starting out, from ShadowsMyst
And lots of great random bits of advice, anecdotes, and stories!
ShadowsMyst's Brymstone: http://www.drunkduck.com/Brymstone
/>Mr_Riot's The Path: http://www.wevolt.com/The_Path
/>carly_mizzou's Creepy Carly: http://www.creepycarly.com
/>DD's Conventions subforum: http://www.drunkduck.com/community/view_category.php?cid=1109&
Episode 15 Part 1 - How to Advertise Your Webcomic, Make Friends and Influence People!
Feb 15, 2011
Part 1 of another extra-long podcast, all about advertising and external promotion. Get noticed!
Episode 13 - The Many Ways to Not Work on Your Comic
Feb 1, 2011
Oz and skool discuss their first disagreement on a feature, cementing skool's image as "the evil one". They then get into a lengthy discussion about the loosely related topics of filler, fan art, and artist/writer's block.
Episode 12 - The Okay Debate: Comic Hosting Sites vs. Own Hosting
Jan 25, 2011
skool and oz fall back into habit with a rough beginning, lots of feature discussion, and talking too long about the weekly subject with no clear outcome. But it's still good!