Australian Graphic novelist Shane W Smith (Triumviratus) shares lessons from recent Kickstarters and an opportunity he had to modify his comic series Un-Dad into a television series and pitch it to a number of broadcasters.
Highlights of this Session Include:
- Shane’s lessons learned from the ups and downs of Kickstarter.
- How Shane saved thousands on printing costs for his latest graphic novel with a few simple actions.
- Shane’s major takeaways from pitching his series Un-Dad to television studios and broadcasters.
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Today’s Featured Guest
Shane W Smith is a graphic novelist based in Australia. His creator-owned books have been shortlisted for awards a total of five times, including the fan-favourite “Undad”. Shane has a Bachelor degree in Creative Writing, and might be the only person in the world to get a comic published in a refereed academic journal. He lives in Australia with his wife and four young children, and they are his best work.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Shane’s Kickstarter campaign for Triumviratus: http://shanewsmith.com/kickstarter/
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How to Find Out More About Today’s Featured Guest
Website: http://shanewsmith.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shane_W_Smith
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