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Post: 57844191_16 created on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:28:15 +0000
Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:28:15 +0000

1.So, out of curiosity, how many of you want to be a comic artist/or writer? As a full time or part time job?

I do it as a hobby, I make no money out of it for the simple fact, my art is literally terrible, but people seem to enjoy the writing... I wouldn't want to do it for a living, though...

2. Do you plan to self publish or just post it up online?

If I get an artist to redraw what I did, I would put it in print within days, but right now I'll just post it online.

3. What makes you think your comic(s) will be liked?

It is liked by the few who read it, like I said the writing, it was makes it "good". My character designs interest folks as well. Other than that, much.

4. Do you think you can do it solo?

No. Even if I improve, it will be awhile before it's something worth buying.

5. Are you confident in your writing or drawing?

Yes, I think that my writing is improving significantly, and if comics never farther than online, I can live with writing novels and short stories.

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Post: 57844191_17 created on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:17:14 +0000
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You could also get some people to help you making it a lot more easier.

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Post: 57844191_18 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:42:22 +0000
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1.So, out of curiosity, how many of you want to be a comic artist/or writer? As a full time or part time job?
I would like that, but my life won't be miserable if I never make it as a professional. But if I do make it, I want to do it full-time.

2. Do you plan to self publish or just post it up online?
I'm already posting online, but once I'm better, I want to be published professionally.

3. What makes you think your comic(s) will be liked?
I don't...yet. If I keep practicing, then I trust that somebody out there will appreciate my efforts. ^^

4. Do you think you can do it solo?
Yes! It will be time-consuming and tough. But I can do it.

5. Are you confident in your writing or drawing?
My writing needs so much improvement, I can't even imagine... my art is bleh too. But I can improve. I know I'm a newb, there's no room for confidence when you have so much to learn anyway.

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Post: 57844191_19 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:22:25 +0000
Posted: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:22:25 +0000

LenGe

Do you guys not partner up with people because you're afraid that they'll mess up your comic or feel that their drawing is not your style? Or simply because you dont know anyone who wants to do a comic?

I know plenty of people, but a lot of artists that want to do comics are the sort to have "baby projects". Honestly, it's a lot easier to teach yourself to draw than to try getting an artist to work with you in a partnership (as opposed to work-for-hire).

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Post: 57844191_20 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:34:17 +0000
Posted: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:34:17 +0000

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread.

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Post: 57844191_21 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:25:29 +0000
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1.So, out of curiosity, how many of you want to be a comic artist/or writer? As a full time or part time job?
Part-time. I'm convinced that in order for my writing to be the best it can, I need a "real" job where I go out and experience things.

2. Do you plan to self publish or just post it up online?
A little of both. I'd LOVE to make money off of writing comics, but I want people to enjoy my comics more than I'm interested in profiting from it.

3. What makes you think your comic(s) will be liked?
I like to think the ideas I come up with aren't complete tripe. I'm interested in the way people carry out their lives during and after something extraordinary happens, so I'm hoping that sort of thing appeals to whoever might read my work.

4. Do you think you can do it solo?
Absolutely not. I couldn't draw to save my life.

5. Are you confident in your writing or drawing?
I'm confident I'm not absolutely horrid at writing, but I'm humble enough to know I have a long way to go before I'm great.

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Post: 57844191_22 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:56:28 +0000
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LenGe

The very few attempts I have made to partner up with someone on a comic (they write, I draw) have come to awkward trainwreck-averting stops.

So yeah, I don't do that any more.

(It's funny, I have no problem drawing sex or violence, but I Just Can't Deal with characters acting without motivation, suddenly going OOC (if it's a fan comic), message/morality stories, or 'random monkey cheese' humor.)

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Post: 57844191_23 created on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:04:55 +0000
Posted: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:04:55 +0000

So you got stuck with people who can't write. I can see why you might want to rip your hair out before teaming up again.

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Post: 57844191_24 created on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:29:58 +0000
Posted: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:29:58 +0000

Mr McGrumpypants

So you got stuck with people who can't write. I can see why you might want to rip your hair out before teaming up again.

Well, once bitten, twice shy... four times bitten, I'm done.

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Post: 57844191_25 created on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:50:21 +0000
Posted: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:50:21 +0000

IronSpike

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread.

Thank you, nicely drawn sig btw. I plan on making one as soon as I finish my finals.

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Post: 57844191_26 created on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:36:16 +0000
Posted: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:36:16 +0000

LenGe

I've found pairing with writers to be an agonizing experience, personally. Once I was in high school a group of us got together and we got nothing done because everyone wanted to put too much into it. The other writers I paired up with lost interest or simply flaked. One time a year's planning went down the drain due to the writer losing interest.

At least if I'm doing it myself, there's only me accountable as to whether it's getting done or not.

Although I wouldn't mind working with someone if they had their act together.