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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond! - Podcast

ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

Kickstarter is the most powerful crowdfunding platform for new and professional creators and creative entrepreneurs alike. Every day, writers, artists, comic creators, and self-publishers are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring their dream projects to life. Still, nearly two-thirds of projects that launch on Kickstarter fail to fund. But the ComixLaunch podcast is changing that by revealing the mindset, strategies, and tactics you can use to successfully crowdfund your project on the platform. Tyler James, the host, has put all these ideas to practice and raised multiple six-figures in funding on Kickstarter across many successful projects. He is a writer, artist, game designer and the publisher of ComixTribe. He has also been a frequent guest on the #1 crowdfunding podcast Funding the Dream with Richard Bliss. ComixLaunch covers pre-launch strategies (social media, list-building, Facebook, Twitter), crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Patreon and more), how to design a successful campaign from start to finish, including how to set an achievable goal / funding target, campaign marketing, avoiding the pitfalls of fulfillment, and much more. The objective? To help YOU take your career to the next level by turning the Kickstarter platform into a renewable resource that will bring your creative projects to life again and again. Are you ready to launch?

Visual Arts Education Arts Business
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
54 minutes
Episodes
549
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Comics, Crowdfunding and Crossovers with Sam Johnson

Comics, Crowdfunding and Crossovers with Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson, writer of Geek Girl and Cabra Cini returns to the ComixLaunch pod to chat about changes in crowdfunding, going all in on pre-launch and crossing over characters from your comic book univ…
00:56:05  |   Sun 14 Sep 2025
Rocking a Reprint Launch with Nightmare Theater’s Adams & Schrader

Rocking a Reprint Launch with Nightmare Theater’s Adams & Schrader

Clay Adams & D.E. Schrader, the maniacs behind the massive horror anthology series Nightmare Theater are back on the ComixLaunch Podcast to talk about what happens when a project is so successful it …
00:57:29  |   Sun 07 Sep 2025
Crowdfunding a Mini-Series with George O’Connor (Vampires on Mars)

Crowdfunding a Mini-Series with George O’Connor (Vampires on Mars)

Tyler James is back in the studio hanging with his pal George O'Connor, talking about lessons learned Kickstarting a mini-series one issue at a time on Kickstarter. Tune in for ahas, breakthroughs, m…
00:56:59  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
The Big Kickstarter Comeback Panel

The Big Kickstarter Comeback Panel

Join Tyler James and a talented group of creators who have had success and momentum on Kickstarter, only for life to get in the way. Suddenly it's been months or years since they've last launched. N…
01:39:14  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
Niching Down, AI Fears & Zoop Crowdfunding with Fantasy Artist Max Dunbar

Niching Down, AI Fears & Zoop Crowdfunding with Fantasy Artist Max Dunbar

Tyler sits down with Max Dunbar, a comic book and concept artist known for his work with Marvel and DC. Max shares insights into his new deluxe hardcover book, 'Fantasy Art,' launching on the Zoop cr…
00:55:40  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
From Self-Publishing to the Big Two and Back Again with Mike Hawthorne

From Self-Publishing to the Big Two and Back Again with Mike Hawthorne

Artist, illustrator and educator Mike Hawthorne joins Tyler for a discussion about working as a professional artist in comics today. They'll discuss Mike's journey from indie self-publishing to worki…
01:05:11  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
Bootstrapping Your First Comic with Paul Rashid MD

Bootstrapping Your First Comic with Paul Rashid MD

Tyler interviews Dr. Paul Rasheed, a board-certified psychiatrist, self-help author, filmmaker, and comic book creator. They discuss Rasheed’s current Kickstarter project, 'Bootstrapped: How to Make …
01:05:20  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
ComixLaunch Roundtable with Allred, Bryan & Warfield

ComixLaunch Roundtable with Allred, Bryan & Warfield

Another dynamic roundtable discussion with comic creator crowdfunders including Will Allred (Crossover Division), Nick Bryan (SoulD) & Erik Warfield (See You in Hell).
01:23:22  |   Sun 27 Jul 2025
ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Beating Imposter Syndrome With Lucas Scheffel

ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Beating Imposter Syndrome With Lucas Scheffel

Creator Lucas Scheffel, the creative mind behind Angry Fred Comics joins Clay Adams to discuss his journey from filmmaking to comic book creation, inspired by the memory of his late father, Fred. He …
00:55:08  |   Sun 20 Jul 2025
ComixLaunch Roundtable with James Burton, Joe Kazmer & Jarrod Burris

ComixLaunch Roundtable with James Burton, Joe Kazmer & Jarrod Burris

Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with a panel of comic creators featuring both new and returning guests. Joseph Kamer and Jared Burris introduce their action-packed comic series 'Collision Fo…
01:16:21  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Comics Publishing: Year One with Joe & Hilarie Schmalke of Midnight Factory

Comics Publishing: Year One with Joe & Hilarie Schmalke of Midnight Factory

What happens when longtime independent creators take the leap into publishing? Join Midnight Factory (Seven Years in Darkness, We Don't Kill Spiders) publishers Hilarie and Joseph Schmalke as they re…
01:01:29  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
The Licensing Comics Game with James Mascia & Mike Dolce

The Licensing Comics Game with James Mascia & Mike Dolce

Only YOU can prevent forest fires... and only creators James Mascia and Mike Dolce are bringing Smokey Bear comics back to life for a new audience! Join for an eye-opening conversation about the tri…
00:59:21  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Publishing and Supporting Independent Creators with A Wave Blue World’s Tyler Chin-Tanner

Publishing and Supporting Independent Creators with A Wave Blue World’s Tyler Chin-Tanner

A Wave Blue World publisher Tyler Chin-Tanner is back on ComixLaunch to discuss his latest Kickstarter launch MEZO and his opening of W.C. Art & Independent Publishing Resource Center in downtown Bro…
00:50:13  |   Sun 22 Jun 2025
ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: From TV Scripts to Crowdfunding Success With Aaron Wroblewski

ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: From TV Scripts to Crowdfunding Success With Aaron Wroblewski

In this episode of ComixLaunch, Clay Adams interviews Aaron Wroblewski, the writer and creator of multiple comic book series such as 'Blood and Fire', 'Ice and Bone', and 'NRA'. Aaron shares his jour…
00:48:20  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
Kickstarter Panel with International Comic Creators: Strategies, Challenges & Success Stories

Kickstarter Panel with International Comic Creators: Strategies, Challenges & Success Stories

Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with comic book creators Ed Hillyer aka ILYA, Allegra, Lisa Medin, and Adriano Ariganello as they share their Kickstarter experiences launching in the UK, Jap…
01:11:09  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Comic Creator Crowdfunders’ Wishlists for Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek

Comic Creator Crowdfunders’ Wishlists for Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek

Tyler James hosts an enlightening panel of esteemed comics creators—Rob Multari (Lone Wolf Comics), Allan Liska (Green Archer Comics), and Christian Douglas (Unpopular Comics) —alongside Sam Kusek, t…
01:10:55  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
Comics Publishing Power Panel with Patrick Lugo, Janna Morishima, Amin Amat & Grant Lankard

Comics Publishing Power Panel with Patrick Lugo, Janna Morishima, Amin Amat & Grant Lankard

Tyler hosts a dynamic discussion on comics crowdfunding with a panel that includes prolific illustrators, an experienced writer and a literary agent! This one is loaded with knowledge bombs from Patr…
01:13:05  |   Sun 25 May 2025
First Launch Lessons with Jesse Judy of Ashes of Eden

First Launch Lessons with Jesse Judy of Ashes of Eden

Jesse Judy joins Tyler for a discussion about lessons learned from his first successful crowdfunding launch and how he's applying them to his upcoming sophomore launch, and why he's so excited about …
01:03:01  |   Sun 18 May 2025
Crowdfunding Veterans & First Time Launchers Unite! (Featuring Kerschl, Adams, Dunn & Tomeo!)

Crowdfunding Veterans & First Time Launchers Unite! (Featuring Kerschl, Adams, Dunn & Tomeo!)

Tyler James leads an awesome discussion featuring first-time crowdfunders Justin Dunn & Eric Tomeo, first-time crowdfunders of Ballad of Dust & Blood, along with veteran crowdfunders Karl Kerschl, cr…
01:05:17  |   Sun 11 May 2025
Crowdfunding Comics & Games and Dealing with Tariffs with Ray Chou

Crowdfunding Comics & Games and Dealing with Tariffs with Ray Chou

Ray Chou and Mythworks have developed a stellar reputation in the comics and RPG game crowdfunding space, with massive hits such as the comic Skies of Fire and RPG The Wildsea. In this conversation, …
01:18:56  |   Sun 04 May 2025
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