Comic Lab

Hashing out hashtags, online gag comics and update schedules


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Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar answer a wide variety of questions submitted by Patreon backers, such as: Are gag comics sustainable on the Web? We'll ask Dave, who has been doing a gag comic for 20 years. Also... How can I use hashtags more effectively? How many updates do I need to build a readership? How can I keep up my energy at conventions?

And... Doctor, does this Winkerbean look Funky to you?

But first, Dave has moved into his new house, and his high-speed internet connection... isn't.

Show notes

  • 8:00 — Are gag comics sustainable on the Web?
  • 26:11 — Using hashtags more effectively
  • 39:14 — What is the minimum update schedule required to build an audience
  • 52:05 —Keeping up your energy at comic conventions
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    Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com

    Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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    Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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