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⌈ Secret Post #2401 ⌋

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Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[jaybie_jarrett]

well I'm working on a webcomic of a story I was planning, and I was wondering a few questions.

It's a drama comic with it's funny moments and a huge multi-arc story. It was originally going to be a book but I felt like a comic had more room weirdly enough. I just felt less limited than I would with text.
So

1.)How important is it to have an original presentation? I mean should I do something quirky with it if I want it to get noticed. Would just a simple webcomic with a good story get noticed?

2.) My drawing has gotten better but I still have loads to learn and much improvement to do. Will lack of art ability detract from people's enjoyment?

3.) where are the best places to advertise and how do I learn to advertise without hating myself for being an "attention whore". (this ugly voice in the back of my mind tells me I'm being a pathetic and desperate attention whore whenever I try to advertise or get work noticed.)

All in all I'm not expecting to get popular right away but I'm kinda hoping that it will garner some interest. I hop I haven't bothered anyone or ...I really hope people don't think I'm desperate for attention now.

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[(Anonymous)]

1. You don't need to do anything weird or quirky with your presentation.
2. Yes, lack of art ability will detract from many people's enjoyment. Some people may still like your comic though, so go for it. And of course people have varying artistic taste, so even if you're [some great artist] there are going to be those who think your art is shit.
3. Don't know. Find places other people advertise their comics. Search for DW or LJ comms or message boards about web comics. I think they have some areas for promoting things on the MSPA message boards.

My advice: When you find a legit place to publicize your comic, don't apologize for bothering people or say that you feel pathetic or desperate for attention. Just give a summary of your comic and a link or whatever other promotional information is appropriate. Filling your post with a lot of self-effacing personal put-downs is unlikely to attract people to your work.

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[jaybie_jarrett]

Thank you very much.

and I will..er won't do that. I need to stop being such a damn people pleaser.

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[siofrabunnies]

2. Look at the first and latest strips of Questionable Content. As long as it's not random squiggles from MS Paint, you'll be fine. Some people could be put off by less-than-wonderful art, but writing will make up for it.

I wish you fun and luck!

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[jaybie_jarrett]

Thank you very much.

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[(Anonymous)]

Hell, even if it's stick figures it could take off. It's happened before [I don't remember the comics name but...yeah. It exists and I know a few people who love it.]

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[(Anonymous)]

probably xkcd

[callmewing]

I think others have taken care of the good question answers, so... If you haven't read Scott McCloud's books Understanding Comics and Making Comics, definitely give those a look - anyone who plans to look into comic-making, or hell, even just enjoys comics as a medium should read 'em.

As for advertising, I imagine Tumblr could certainly serve as a good attention-spreader, provided you get lucky/find the right audience of followers.

[jaybie_jarrett]

I have Making Comics an it was incredibly useful.

Re: Questions from a hopeful webcomic artist

[(Anonymous)]

On the topic of art: yes, lack of artistic ability will probably put some people off, but I don't see that as a reason not to go ahead with the comic. There will still be plenty of people who will want to read it if your story sounds interesting, and in my experience (I used to draw webcomics a few years ago) drawing a webcomic is a great way to improve your art, because it means you're doing a lot of drawing on a regular basis. So go for it - I wish you the best of luck!