ComixLaunch

Tyler James hosts an enlightening panel of esteemed comics creators—Rob Multari (Lone Wolf Comics), Allan Liska (Green Archer Comics), and Christian Douglas (Unpopular Comics) —alongside Sam Kusek, the Comics Outreach Lead at Kickstarter. The discussion delves into the current state of crowdfunding for comic creators, focusing on Kickstarter's new pledge manager, the challenges of growing economic pressures, and market saturation.

Tyler hosts a dynamic discussion on comics crowdfunding with a panel that includes prolific illustrators, an experienced writer and a literary agent! This one is loaded with knowledge bombs from Patrick Lugo & Janna Morishima of Kids Comics Unite and the "Let's Go! Comics Anthology for Kids", "The Road to Oz" creator Amin Amat, and writer Grant Lankard (League of Cryptids).

Jesse Judy joins Tyler for a discussion about lessons learned from his first successful crowdfunding launch and how he's applying them to his upcoming sophomore launch, and why he's so excited about the upcoming ComixLaunch Planner!

Tyler James leads an awesome discussion featuring first-time crowdfunders Justin Dunn & Eric Tomeo, first-time crowdfunders of Ballad of Dust & Blood, along with veteran crowdfunders Karl Kerschl, creator of Death Transit Magpie, and Clay Adams - Creator of Blazing Blade of Frankenstein, as they dive deep into the world of Kickstarter campaigns for comic books.

Ray Chou and Mythworks have developed a stellar reputation in the comics and RPG game crowdfunding space, with massive hits such as the comic Skies of Fire and RPG The Wildsea. In this conversation, Ray and Tyler discuss how the tariff situation is hitting the gaming side of Kickstarter and the challenges of serializing comics on Kickstarter.

Prolific comics writer Caleb Palmquist returns to ComixLaunch! Caleb has successfully launched over 30 Kickstarter campaigns, including popular series like 'Dragon Grit,' 'Swords of Arthur,' 'Modern Mythology,' and 'Unicorn Vampire Hunter,' which is now returning with its eighth issue. Caleb shares insights into his journey, the challenges of maintaining an ambitious release schedule while also holding down a day job, the importance of project management, and strategies to increase efficiency in fulfillment and promotion. Whether you're a seasoned creator or new to the world of Kickstarter, this conversation is packed with tips and inspiration for you. Don't miss it!

In this session, Tyler shares some of the key info he assembles prior to launching a new series. This Comic Series "Sell Sheet" is a section included in the upcoming ComixLaunch Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner. If you're looking to launch something new or trying to hone the marketing of your current series, this is a great one to listen to.

Clay Adams shines the spotlight on George O'Connor, a prolific writer and creator active in the Boston film and comics community. George discusses his works, including 'Vampires on Mars,' 'Charlie's Spot,' 'Healed,' and shares his journey from music and theater to short films and eventually comics. The conversation delves into the impact of ComixLaunch, the importance of marketing, and the role of a supportive home life in maintaining creative productivity.

Tyler James discusses a significant update from Kickstarter regarding pre-launch pages. Previously, creators had to wait for Kickstarter's approval to activate pre-launch pages, but now they can go live immediately, simplifying the process for building a following before launching. Additionally, Tyler covers updates from BackerKit and shares strategies for optimizing Kickstarter campaigns, including using multiple pre-launch pages and best practices for project approvals. A valuable listen for anyone involved in comics crowdfunding.

For years, Backerkit Launch has been a hugely powerful tool for driving funding for veteran crowdfunders. But is the effectiveness of this premium messaging tool waning? Tyler shares some feedback from comics crowdfunding pros and looks at his own metrics to answer this question.