“Let’s put a smile on that face”
[caption id="attachment_365" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Al from The Miscellaneous Adventures of STYKMAN™"][/caption] Hey Boys and Girls, So sorry for being the absentee blogger. My Online Marketing Business has taken off leaving little time to attend to my teaching and encouraging. The good news for you is that I have learned an incredible amount of new marketing and branding skills that can be applied to each and every creator and their creations. This Blog will undergo a facelift in the next few weeks. If you haven't done so already, add your name to the tips and tricks newsletter in the right hand column. You will ...
Hey Gamers and MAC Users!
I will admit this post has nothing to do with comic creation, marketing, or comic success. That said, I thought it was such a good deal I wanted to get the word out to comics fans and gamers alike. I just received an email from the folks over at BEST BUY announcing a sale they are having through May 31st on the video game Call of Duty 4 for MAC users. As a MAC user myself, I know how difficult it can be to find quality games to play on our systems. To be able to not only play a game ...
Free Comic Book Day 2009
It’s that time again – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. As a creator, this is by far my favorite event in all of comicdom. San Diego Comicon is indeed a great time, however, it has grown so large over the years, the intimacy factor has all but been removed. The ability to talk with an existing fanbase, as well as any and all incoming readers is something that is missing from most events. Not so with Free Comic Book Day. In case you are new to this whole Free Comic Book Day thing, here is a brief description ...
Creating comics, so simple… right?
"Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work." – Rita Mae brown Creating comics, such a simple thing. An idea is translated into a medium of sequential art incorporating pictures and words. A script is written, the pages are drawn, along comes the inker, she hands it over to be colored, the letterer throws some words into balloons, you wrap a cover around it, slap a staple in the middle, and voila, you have yourself a comic. See what I mean? Simple. Or is it? After all, if it were so ...
What fear is standing between you and your dreams?
“Aerodynamics experts can prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the bumble bee’s small wings and bulbous body render it incapable of flying. Once launched into the air, any creature so configured will simply crash to the ground and die. The bee, however, is fearless – so it flies anyway.” All too often, the thing that holds us back the most when moving towards fulfilling our dreams is fear: fear of failure, of success, of ridicule, of worth. The above quote is taken from a column by Clayton Makepeace. The post is one of the most inspiring I ...
Independent Excellence
“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” - Proverbs 22:29 Do you strive for excellence? The word excellence means outstanding, of exceptional quality. It begins when we know that being “good enough” just won’t do. It is the stand one takes that allows for performance that surpasses what was previously possible, defies previously established limits and maps out new territories. So I ask again, do you strive for excellence? At one time or another I am sure you have had moments when you succeeded at something ...
Where in the world is Jonnie Allan???
That was a question I received in the comments section of this BLOG. And you know what? It’s a great question. So instead of simply posting a reply I thought it better to address as an entire post. There’s a lesson in it that applies to everyone. First and foremost let me take a moment to apologize for the lack of content. I began Creating Comic Success with the intent of having at least 2 posts a week to help aspiring and professional creators alike understand the marketing side of the industry. As a trusted source for ...
Creating Comic Success: Time Management | Having a Plan
"It's all... part of the plan." – Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight Happy New Year to you and welcome to the first post of the New Year. Now that 2009 has arrived, and bringing an end to procrastination and better prioritization skills are at the top of your resolution list, it’s time that we dive right in and talk about your plans. Experts will tell you that the most important component of managing your time is the planning stage. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Quite often when I meet people at conventions that tell me they want to ...
Creating Comic Success: Time Management | Prioritization
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." - Abraham Lincoln When it comes to creating comic books personal time management skills are essential and the very catalyst for success. Individuals from all walks of life who practice these techniques routinely are the highest achievers within their respective fields: from business to public service, sports figures to musicians, animators and comic creators. Learning to develop and apply these skills will improve not only productivity but functionality as well. The more you organize, the easier it will be to accomplish your goals. We ...
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About the Author
Jonnie
Allan is the Publisher/Creator/Writer and Artist of one of the top independent
comics The Miscellaneous Adventures of STYKMAN™. Jonnie
has contributed to WIZARD Magazine with the goal of helping Independent
Comic Creators understand the marketing & sales side of the industry. For
more information about STYKMAN™, the comic & its related collectibles
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