Writer Benjamin Hunting joins Tyler for a discussion about the differences between launching comics for the crowdfunding / Kickstarter market and publishing in the direct market.
Highlights of This Session Include:
- The benefits of focusing on launching new series on Kickstarter first, as Benjamin is doing with his new book Dead Air #1.
- Lessons learned from successfully launching Code 45 on Kickstarter and in the direct market through Scout Comics.
- Different models for serializing comics on Kickstarter.
- Plus: The Benefits of being a part of a comics collective.
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Today’s Featured Guest:
Benjamin Hunting is a full-time freelance writer, who has been published in numerous magazines and online publications. A member of the comic collective Studio Alpaca, he’s self-published a novel and the comic book series Code 45, which was crowdfunded on Kickstarter and published in the direct market by Scout Comics. He’s back on Kickstarter this month with DEAD AIR #1, a 90’s sci-fi series that includes a Soundtrack!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
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