in indie comics I’m both writer and publisher, because I have to manage production, project coordination, and especially marketing to get books made.

I explain why the writer-versus-artist argument misses the point, why comics require a team and constant hustle, and why I’m also developing my novel series Backlot Babylon when I want a singular voice.

I also address getting unsolicited proposals and why I can’t take risks on other creators until my own direct-market foundation is solid.

00:00 Writer or Publisher?

00:35 Expectations of the "Writer"

01:10 Writer vs Artist

02:11 The Writer's Workload

03:31 Herding Cats

04:50 "Job Your Love"

06:12 Comics are a Group Effort

07:50 The Truth

09:55 Hustle and Risk

12:20 Fruits of Labor - From Parts Unknown #1

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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!

Comics:

NAKED KAIJU WOMAN 3

https://bit.ly/nkw3

CRIMSON FRONTIER 1 & 2

https://bit.ly/cf1comic

PRIME CUT 1 & 2

https://bit.ly/prime1comic

Books

BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS 1)

https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon

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