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Whether undertaking the venture alone or as part of a creative team, the process of making a comic book becomes infinitely easier once you know the steps involved. Over the history of the medium,...

The term "Bohemian" refers to a lifestyle favored by noncommercial artists, writers and free thinkers. They live uninhibited, nontraditional lives, overtly flouting society's rules and morals....

The do-it-yourself spirit of self-promotion has never been more prevalent than in the arts, especially with the accessibility of technology that allows you to print your own books, make your own...

From the moment we began talking, all the adults in our world then begin telling us to stop, be quiet, "shhhhh" etc. From that point, we begin looking for ways to express ourselves. Some of us did...

Artists often publish collections of their work in book form. An art book is image orientated and relies heavily on the images it contains rather than the text, which takes a backseat to the...

Today, book owners may simply print a name label created on a home computer to place inside their books. They may perhaps add a piece of clip art to the name label and give it no more thought....

Fine art photography is difficult to define, primarily because artistic value is very much in the eye of the beholder. It can be best described as photography purely for the sake of expressing the...

Not understanding the laws of copyrighting your art is simply setting yourself up for some kind of disaster. Think of how bad you'd feel if you saw one of your pieces on a wall or album cover with...

Most children's books contain illustrations to go along with the text. It helps engage younger children more readily and lets them follow the action with ease. Because they are tied so closely to...

If you are a great cook, one of the most fun--and least expensive--gifts you can put together for family and friends is a collection of recipes. Whether it's a compilation of your own original...

You’ve heard about them, you’ve seen them announced; perhaps they’ve even invaded your city. Cons, short for conventions. WorldCon, Norwescon, WHC, etc. How do you (a writer/ poet/ artist/...

Get recommendations of different publishers you might want to look at when you are ready to go to the next level in this free video clip on publishing your own comic book.

Get tips and advice on how to best write and publish your own comic book in this free video clip.

Learn ideas on how to get the word out about your newly published comic book in this free video clip.

Learn the benefits of publishing your new comic book on the internet when beginning your comic book publishing career.

Learn tips on other printing options for your comic book other than print on demand in this free video clip.

Learn information and estimates on how much it will cost to make your comic book in this free video clip on how to public your own comic book.

Learn about other ideas to keep the cost of making yout comic book down in this free video clip.

Learn the benefits of starting small when beginning your comic book publishing career.

Learn why it is easier to control story pace in a comic book than in a movie in this free video clip on how to publish your own comic book.

Learn tips and advice about what types of stories make better comic books than others in this free video clip.

Learn tips and ideas in this free video clip for different types of layouts available when writing a comic book.

Learn what the different types of medium shots are and how to tell them apart in this free video clip on writing a comic book.

Learn tips and ideas on how to structure your comic book script and how long they typically are in this free video clip.

A wide range of graphic novels exist, covering every genre and style. But the rise in interest has created a pool of frustrated talent that needs focus and direction. You step up, ready to meet...

The comic book industry is a very difficult medium to break into. To start a comic book, you need to have an organized plan for success. This guide is not about how to develop plot or character...

With advanced computer technology, it has never been easier for an aspiring artist to take drawing lessons. Many manga-ka, the Japanese term for manga artists, offer drawing tutorials in the manga...

Comic books are an art form that not everyone thinks of when the phrase "art collector" comes to mind. Yet many people do build such collections. What is commonly thought of as manga art can come...