Just Make It

029: Our Method To Creating an Audience That Sticks Around

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Before Mayke Entertainment, we were Arclight Comics! Tune into the re-release of The Arclight Podcast and get insightful tips, info, and advice on how we make comics. We shared everything we learned from 2009 to 2016. Learn how we branded our company, handled legal issues, character design, story development, and more!

Disclaimer: Please be advised, some of the information, advice, and practices may be outdated and no longer be in use by Mayke Entertainment.

Inside Episode 029: In this episode, we examine our intense system and mini issue production process, breaking down the different phases;reminiscing about past issues and how certain storytelling elements came to be; cover art production, lettering and so much more with the release of our newest eGuide: Create. Validate. And Build Your Fandom With Mini Issues.


Key Takeaways
  • Get the story out of your head, onto the page, and then for all of us to read in a single, one-page issue.
  • Mini issues are validation tools. They’re designed and used to help you build an audience around what you’re doing.
  • Don’t invest thousands of dollars into something you’re not really sure people are going to like. Produce mini issues to see what’s resonating and what isn’t.
  • Mini issues are a fantastic way to discover your brand’s voice, your stories and characters.
  • We use a collaboration technique called Plussing. This allows us to develop the best story we can possibly tell together.
  • Our process comes in a number of phases for you to follow along with.
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