Tuesday, May 29, 2007

What I have learned from making webcomics

I learned if you want something done always do it yourself.
Mostly for the print making for me. TPCTH print was delayed a year because one of my friends insisted that he do all the page conversions and it ended up he wasn't doing any of it. So during last winter break I did all the work and nearly went crazy ,but it was worth it.

Webcomics are not money makers.
You can make much more money by simply having a low paying job than selling anything related to your webcomic, BUT you get a lot more fame from making a webcomic. Internet fame that is.

You get better over time.

-You will become more confident in your work. Less hiding it whenever someone walks by if you draw in public. Less hiding it from the people you know.

-Less feeling like your work is crap after you read really skillful pro comics like CLAMP manga.

-You will also get in that "drawing mood" easier after you do it so much.

If your real life friends/family weren't interested from the beginning in your comic, don't expect them to become interested.
I got into webcomics through some IRL friends. I originally made a webcomic to impress them. Even though they loved webcomics dearly doesn't mean they liked my comics.

When writing a story go with what interests you.
Half of it's instinct really. If the plot (or an added scenario) makes you excited there's a good chance your readers will think it's exciting too. And it keeps you interested in continuing the comic.