Pesto Comics - Audio Edition

In this November 27th, 2024 entry of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, Adriano discusses the intricacies of overlapping campaigns, the challenges of fulfillment, and shares reflections on time management between creating and producing content.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:54 Black Friday Sale at pestocomics.com

02:52 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Smashing Stretch Goals

04:10 Pre-Launch for Naked Kaiju Woman -

04:36 Wayside Christmas Market

05:23 The Overlap

06:53 New Printer for the New Series

08:32 Bag and Board Blues

09:41 The Mini-Magnet and Other Stretch Goals

11:08 Protection Racket

12:38 Getting Readers In for Number One

13:50 Lessons Learned

14:46 Coming Up on Substack

15:07 Upcoming Appearances

15:53 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

16:31 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

17:06 Super Secret Epilogue

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Use the code BLACKFRIDAY for free shipping on pestocomics.com until Sunday.

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Just two days left for Big Smoke Pulp on Kickstarter!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Join Adriano from Pesto Comics as he guides indie comic creators through the entire process of crowdfunding, specifically focusing on launching a successful Kickstarter campaign. Originally presented at Thought Bubble, this re-recorded presentation covers everything from choosing the right crowdfunding platform to promoting your campaign and fulfilling your backers' rewards.

Adriano shares his insights and practical tips based on his extensive experience with multiple successful campaigns launched. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different platforms, the importance of backing other projects, effective marketing strategies, and handling post-campaign logistics.

Whether you're a newbie or an experienced creator, this guide has something valuable for you.

00:00 Introduction

02:15 What are we talking about?

02:30 Where to crowdfund

03:09 Why Kickstarter?

04:51 Before You Start

06:45 Discover the Discover Page

08:57 Track with Kicktraq

12:38 Kickstarter Prelaunch

14:33 Backerkit Prelaunch

15:33 Page Prep

16:59 What is a Preview?

18:17 Rewards To-Go

19:16 Three Flavours of Shipping

22:53 Why All-In Pricing?

23:47 Video Killed the Kickstarter

24:46 What's Life without Risk?!

25:52 Early Bird Pricing

27:41 Early & Returning Backer Rewards

29:59 Point of Entry

32:11 The Main Course

32:54 The Necessary Evil

35:02 Bundling Up

36:20 Premium Offers

37:20 On The Shelves

38:54 The First 48 Hours

40:07 Time to Call Mom

40:48 Door-to-Door Salesman

41:15 Advertise with Zuck

43:28 Don't Pay Elon

44:15 Harsh Ad Truths

45:32 Nudge Your Newsletter Subscribers

46:51 Be Annoying

48:16 Be Everywhere

49:17 Be a Part of the Community

50:04 The Dead Zone

51:52 Don't Forget to Stretch

52:49 From the Pocket

54:22 Get on Podcasts!

56:08 Be a Guest on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

57:21 The Last 48 Hours

58:28 Set One More Target

59:15 SAVE YOUR ANALYTICS!

01:00:21 You Did It!

01:01:23 It's Not Over

01:02:28 Plant Seeds

01:04:04 Setup Your Post-Campaign Page

01:05:57 Ones & Zeroes

01:07:28 Ones & Zeroes with Backerkit

01:08:55 Make Sure They Get There

01:10:12 Track It All On Kickstarter

01:12:04 Start Over

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

0:00 Welcome Back

1:03 Bonus Update Coming Saturday

1:31 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Going Gangbusters!

1:58 Archetypes 2 Funded with Hours To Go

2:16 Prelaunch Coming Soon for NKW

2:54 Christmas Market in Newmarket

3:16 Vancouver Fan Expo Denied

3:35 Day Zero - Getting There

5:17 Day One - Jetlag Makes a Grumpy Gus

7:12 Day Two - Low Expectations, High Rewards

9:00 Apples and Oranges: San Diego and Harrogate

9:48 Coming Back to Thought Bubble?

10:31 Upcoming on Substack

10:54 Upcoming Conventions

11:15 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

11:59 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

12:42 Secret Bonus Epilogue

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

0:14 - Welcome Back

1:22 - Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Is Already Funded!

2:05 - Archetypes 2 Still Needs Help

2:40 - One For The New Year

3:55 - Thought Bubble This Weekend!

4:40 - Ending 2024 on a High Note

5:21 - Artistic Discipline

6:54 - Inktober & Forcing It

8:11 - Elevated Stick Figures

9:45 - Jealousy is a Good Motivator

11:03 - But There Are Only So Many Hours 

12:07 - Upcoming on Substack

12:33 - Secret Bonus Epilogue

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

0:18 - Welcome Back

1:26- Project Updates

2:23 - Event Updates

2:47 - We Get It, Already! You Went To Film School!

4:12 - Dalton Trumbo and The Black List

5:30 - The Pulp Masters

6:41 - What is Big Smoke Pulp?

7:49 - This Is What You Can Get

9:51 - Who Is Responsible For This?!

10:44 - But Wait, Isn’t This Pesto Comics?

11:42 - Upcoming on Substack

12:08 - Secret Bonus Epilogue

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

Wayside Creators Con - a comics convention focus on COMICS! (Finally)

00:15 - Welcome Back

1:09 - 7 Days until Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

1:47 - Archetypes Issue 2 - Crowdfunding Now!

2:23 - Thought Bubble: Coming Soon

2:43 - A Shop Like None Other

3:50 - Out in the Cold

4:55 - A Comic Convention with COMICS

6:23 - Different Approaches to the Same Thing

7:53 - An Eye to the Future

9:37 - One to Go

10:49 - Upcoming Episodes

11:14 - Secret Bonus Audio

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 - launching November 6:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Enjoy this podcast? Check out the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast with Adriano and Roberto Viacava. They work together to make a one-page comic live with guests. https://instantinkpodcast.xyz/

Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

Believe it or not, it won't ruin your childhood.

Chapters

0:00 Welcome Back

Project Updates

0:41 - Do You Read Chip Zdarsky’s Newsletter?

1:08 - 14 Days until Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

1:32 - Naked Kaiju Woman in the New Year

Event Updates

1:50 - Comics in the Brewery: Wayside Creator Con

2:17 - Thought Bubble Table Confirmed

Main Story

2:34 - DC: Two Sides of the Same Coin This Week

4:37 - Something You’ll Recognize

5:43 - You Ruined My Childhood

7:00 - Colouring Inside the Lines

8:00 - What Matters In The End?

Release Info & Updates

8:49 - Upcoming on Substack

9:15 - (Not-So) Secret Audio Only Update

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

Thank you so much - for all of it!

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1, coming to Kickstarter November 6:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

No one knows what's good and what's crap while they're in the middle of it.

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com

Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

If you haven't backed From Parts Unknown yet: Late pledges are active.

Back it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/from-parts-unknown-1

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Get more comics at https://pestocomics.com/

Add Pesto Comics to your pull-list here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comics/pesto-comics

Get full access to Pesto Comics at pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com