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Total Runtime: ~10 min
(00:00–00:40) – Intro & Framing
* Zero starts while listening to a video by YouTuber Perch, who discusses improving the comic industry.
* Notes that Perch often speaks to large publishers—those who already operate at scale (10–15K sales per title).
(00:40–01:30) – His Reality vs. Industry Expectations
* Shares his 2023 Indiegogo campaign: raised ~$500, but spent over $2K producing a 22-page comic.
* Covered the rest from personal funds—something he can’t do again this year.
(01:30–03:00) – Options Moving Forward
* Recognizes crowdfunding again (Kickstarter, etc.) may only raise ~$500.
* Considers scaling back: a 10-page installment for the Apocalyptiverse Magazine September issue—but even that costs ~$1K at $100 per B&W page.
* Notes many quality artists charge $125–$150/page, making 10 pages unattainable under his budget.
(03:00–04:20) – The Team vs. Solo Creator Dilemma
* A collaborative zine model could work if multiple artists chip in resources—but not all creators share that vision.
* As a solo writer without art skills, he's left with limited options.
(04:20–05:30) – The Crowdfund Critique
* Pushes back on the cynical attitude that "if you can't afford it, don't make it."
* Emphasizes he’s not asking whether to make it—he’s asking how to make it, as a writer who depends on artists.
(05:30–07:00) – Budget Breakdown & Hybrid Format Idea
* Can’t afford full comics, but may be able to fund 5–6 pages over time.
* Suggests a novella or short story printed in book format (6x9), filled with select, high-quality illustrations instead of full-page comics.
(07:00–09:00) – Rethinking Visual Storytelling
* Challenges the “filler panels” of standard comics.
* Proposes a hybrid model: write the story in prose, then insert intentional, richly illustrated moments—like double-page splashes—only where needed.
* Art should show key moments, not just decorate.
(09:00–10:06) – Call for Feedback
* Asks fans for feedback on this format shift.
* Wants to know: Would you enjoy a story-driven novella that includes only a few powerful comic-style illustrations?
* Signs off open-ended, looking forward to reader comments.
🧠 Key Takeaway:
“What if I skip the filler panels and just tell the story—with only the best art I can afford, at the exact moments it matters?”A compelling case for a hybrid prose/art model in indie publishing.
Total Runtime: ~10 min
(00:00–00:40) – Intro & Framing
* Zero starts while listening to a video by YouTuber Perch, who discusses improving the comic industry.
* Notes that Perch often speaks to large publishers—those who already operate at scale (10–15K sales per title).
(00:40–01:30) – His Reality vs. Industry Expectations
* Shares his 2023 Indiegogo campaign: raised ~$500, but spent over $2K producing a 22-page comic.
* Covered the rest from personal funds—something he can’t do again this year.
(01:30–03:00) – Options Moving Forward
* Recognizes crowdfunding again (Kickstarter, etc.) may only raise ~$500.
* Considers scaling back: a 10-page installment for the Apocalyptiverse Magazine September issue—but even that costs ~$1K at $100 per B&W page.
* Notes many quality artists charge $125–$150/page, making 10 pages unattainable under his budget.
(03:00–04:20) – The Team vs. Solo Creator Dilemma
* A collaborative zine model could work if multiple artists chip in resources—but not all creators share that vision.
* As a solo writer without art skills, he's left with limited options.
(04:20–05:30) – The Crowdfund Critique
* Pushes back on the cynical attitude that "if you can't afford it, don't make it."
* Emphasizes he’s not asking whether to make it—he’s asking how to make it, as a writer who depends on artists.
(05:30–07:00) – Budget Breakdown & Hybrid Format Idea
* Can’t afford full comics, but may be able to fund 5–6 pages over time.
* Suggests a novella or short story printed in book format (6x9), filled with select, high-quality illustrations instead of full-page comics.
(07:00–09:00) – Rethinking Visual Storytelling
* Challenges the “filler panels” of standard comics.
* Proposes a hybrid model: write the story in prose, then insert intentional, richly illustrated moments—like double-page splashes—only where needed.
* Art should show key moments, not just decorate.
(09:00–10:06) – Call for Feedback
* Asks fans for feedback on this format shift.
* Wants to know: Would you enjoy a story-driven novella that includes only a few powerful comic-style illustrations?
* Signs off open-ended, looking forward to reader comments.
🧠 Key Takeaway:
“What if I skip the filler panels and just tell the story—with only the best art I can afford, at the exact moments it matters?”A compelling case for a hybrid prose/art model in indie publishing.