I came upon an excellent web reference about narrative art and the psychology that goes into picking all these characteristics that make an excellent resource for anyone looking to get into narrative art advertising. These resources go into the deep psychological reasons why narrative is the most valuable tool in your advertising arsenal to tell […]
Are Comics Too Distracting for Mainstream Readers? According to the National Institute of Mental Health it seems so: “excessive clutter in the visual field, slows down the brain’s responsiveness.” One might think this pushes for the advocates that with 4 or 5 panels on a page instead of 1, as most children’s books have. I […]
Probably the biggest outcast of the comic book medium is probably the biggest success of all times. Who is it?
Here is a review of some of a leading webcomic book that shows why economics in the comics market has much better hope for the future. A couple of months ago, I read The Economics of WebComics 2nd edition by Todd Allen. This is a study in converting content into revenue. There are several things I agree with in […]
Webcomic Marketing Masterclass Does anyone even know what a webcomic marketing masterclass is? My friend Phil Hampton does. He created it. This class is going to show you how to make money from your webcomic. I’m going to be going through the class myself this week. Come with me on the journey by being a […]
My wife and kids went to the store last night and brought home Lucky Charms. Good thing they did too. Now we can read the Justice League at breakfast. This is the type of very good marketing that gets comics out of the comic book shop and into the mainstream. Parents and kids can just […]
Question: What do comics, monsters, and a spoon have in common? On a hunt for expert marketing tips, you are probably aware how fast comics are moving into every area of marketing. They are just too powerful of medium to ignore. The narrative art medium is rapidly spreading everywhere. I’ll explain why in an in-depth […]
Today we are going to learn a lesson from Tony Stark to show you how you can imitate his abilities to make your own products. I am sure you’ve seen the Iron Man movies. If you haven’t, I highly recommend them. Very fun action adventure flick and Robert Downy Jr. plays the perfect role. Today […]
I had an awesome 9-11 day. Hope you spent it with your loved ones. I did a small 9 hour run/walk for 34 miles reaching out to loved ones all over the city. Didn’t quite reach my 80 mile goal…oh well, maybe next year. (I did go farther than I ever have before, though. Aim […]
The girls are working even harder than ever at getting back to school. You may be wrestling with this, or completing your next assignment, your comic book project, or your next deadline. For me, I’m examining the priorities of this business.