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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?

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
54 minutes
Episodes
549
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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How Much Should a Kickstarter Comic Book Cost in 2022?

How Much Should a Kickstarter Comic Book Cost in 2022?

Curious what the "going rate" for comic books on Kickstarter is these days? Tyler was! So in this episode, he takes a deep dive on pricing comics and the widening gap between what the market seems to…
01:05:32  |   Sun 14 Aug 2022
Is Crowdfundr a Worthy Alternative to Kickstarter?

Is Crowdfundr a Worthy Alternative to Kickstarter?

In June, Crowdfundr joined the growing list of crowdfunding platforms open to creators with an initial launch of more than 20 comic projects. In this session, Tyler will share his thoughts on this ne…
00:51:57  |   Sun 07 Aug 2022
2,100+ “Cheeky” Backers Can’t Be Wrong with Writer Pat Shand

2,100+ “Cheeky” Backers Can’t Be Wrong with Writer Pat Shand

After more than 20 successful Kickstarter launches, writer Pat Shand is wrapping up his most successful launch yet with Cheeky, an erotic and hilarious graphic novel. Join Pat and Tyler for a discuss…
01:15:13  |   Sun 31 Jul 2022
Letting Go of What Isn’t Working for Kickstarter Success with Caleb Palmquist of Unicorn: Vampire Hunter

Letting Go of What Isn’t Working for Kickstarter Success with Caleb Palmquist of Unicorn: Vampire Hunter

Over the past several years writer Caleb Palmquist has been on a mission to discover through trial and error what works for him when it comes to crowdfunding his creative projects. In the process, he…
00:51:00  |   Sun 24 Jul 2022
How to Use the Milestone Bonus Strategy When Your Kickstarter Has a Long Way to Go to Fund

How to Use the Milestone Bonus Strategy When Your Kickstarter Has a Long Way to Go to Fund

Learn the #1 strategy to use when your crowdfunding campaign is struggling to get to 100% funded.
00:43:07  |   Sun 17 Jul 2022
Crowdfunding Questions & Answers with Zoop CEO Jordan Plosky

Crowdfunding Questions & Answers with Zoop CEO Jordan Plosky

In this deep-dive discussion about the changing state of the crowdfunding landscape in 2022, Tyler chats with Zoop founder and CEO Jordan Plosky about the niche his new crowdfunding platform is carvi…
01:08:00  |   Sun 10 Jul 2022
How Do I Recover an Author’s Reputation After Crowdfunding Missteps By Another Publisher? [J.S. Earls MasterMind Hotseat]

How Do I Recover an Author’s Reputation After Crowdfunding Missteps By Another Publisher? [J.S. Earls MasterMind Hotseat]

J.S. Earls is working with a popular writer on adapting one of his novels into a graphic novel for launching on Kickstarter. His challenge is that previously, another crowdfunded adaptation project o…
01:01:19  |   Sun 03 Jul 2022
How do I build an audience for a new comic project from scratch? [Jacob Michael Campbell MasterMind Hotseat]

How do I build an audience for a new comic project from scratch? [Jacob Michael Campbell MasterMind Hotseat]

Jacob Michael Campbell is gearing up for his first Kickstarter launch for a brand new comic book series, and is looking for ideas and guidance on how to build an audience for it, starting from scratc…
00:53:51  |   Sun 26 Jun 2022
I Need to Launch a Bunch of Kickstarter Projects in a Short Amount of Time. Help! [Shane Chebsey MasterMind Hotseat]

I Need to Launch a Bunch of Kickstarter Projects in a Short Amount of Time. Help! [Shane Chebsey MasterMind Hotseat]

With a big convention fast approaching and a number of titles nearly ready to launch on Kickstarter, Shane Chebsey is feeling the pressure to get those projects launched. In this mastermind style se…
00:41:09  |   Sun 19 Jun 2022
How Do I Make More Sales in Places Off of Kickstarter? [Nathan Lueth MasterMind Hotseat]

How Do I Make More Sales in Places Off of Kickstarter? [Nathan Lueth MasterMind Hotseat]

Over the past few years, comic creator Nathan Lueth has racked up a number of successful Kickstarter campaigns. As a result, he now has a healthy inventory of books in his basement he'd love to sell,…
00:45:53  |   Sun 12 Jun 2022
How Do I Level Up From Solo Creator to Publisher? [Scott Harris-King MasterMind Hotseat]

How Do I Level Up From Solo Creator to Publisher? [Scott Harris-King MasterMind Hotseat]

Writer and cartoonist Scott Harris-King has had success publishing his Kickstarter series The Crimebusters over the past few years. But as a do-it-all creator, his creative output is limited. Now he'…
00:56:30  |   Sun 05 Jun 2022
New Opportunities Opened Up by Success on Kickstarter with Writer Curtis Clow

New Opportunities Opened Up by Success on Kickstarter with Writer Curtis Clow

Curtis Clow is the writer and co-creator of a number of highly successful fantasy graphic novel series on Kickstarter, including Beastlands, The Wild Cosmos, Slightly Exaggerated and Majestic. In thi…
00:48:20  |   Sun 29 May 2022
How Much Email Promotion is Too Much During a Launch in 2022?

How Much Email Promotion is Too Much During a Launch in 2022?

Today, there are more ways than ever to get into your audience's inbox during a Kickstarter launch, which has many creators wondering how much is too much? In this session, Tyler will break down how …
00:56:48  |   Sun 22 May 2022
Taming Self-Doubt and Going for Your Dreams with House of Fear’s James Powell

Taming Self-Doubt and Going for Your Dreams with House of Fear’s James Powell

Writer and Editor James Powell (House of Fear) takes a minute away from his biggest House of Fear launch ever to join Tyler James for a discussion about imposter syndrome, playing the mental game of …
01:06:21  |   Sun 15 May 2022
Inside a Big Zoop Launch with Ax-Wielder Jon’s Nick Pitarra

Inside a Big Zoop Launch with Ax-Wielder Jon’s Nick Pitarra

Nick Pitarra, Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling co-creator of the Manhattan Projects, has created, written & drawn the new graphic novel Ax-Wielder Jon. It's debut on the Zoop crowdfund…
01:18:24  |   Sun 08 May 2022
Day One Backer Break Down: Where the Heck are All Your Backers Coming From?

Day One Backer Break Down: Where the Heck are All Your Backers Coming From?

Ever look at one of those huge Kickstarters and wonder where the heck did all those backers come from? If you've been listening to ComixLaunch for any length of time, you know that you can see of a s…
01:03:43  |   Sun 01 May 2022
From 0 to 12 Successful Campaigns (and $100K in Funding) on Kickstarter in 18 Months with Gary Parkin of Underglow Comics

From 0 to 12 Successful Campaigns (and $100K in Funding) on Kickstarter in 18 Months with Gary Parkin of Underglow Comics

After being furloughed from his job in the 2020 pandemic shut down, writer/artist Gary Parkin decided to finally go for it and publish his comic Vampocalypse #1. Fast-forward 18 months later and Gar…
01:03:21  |   Sun 24 Apr 2022
Preparing for Kickstarter Backer Adjustments

Preparing for Kickstarter Backer Adjustments

Backer adjustments are a normal part of any Kickstarter launch... but if you're not prepared for them, they can reek havok on a crowdfunder's mindset during a launch. In this session, Tyler shares th…
00:59:27  |   Sun 17 Apr 2022
Should You Add a NSFW Variant Cover to Your Next Kickstarter Launch?

Should You Add a NSFW Variant Cover to Your Next Kickstarter Launch?

Offering variant covers has become the norm for comic book Kickstarter campaigns for a while now… but it seems more and more campaigns are offering risque or NSFW covers. In this session, Tyler chats…
00:59:42  |   Sun 10 Apr 2022
Finding a Gimmick to Power Your Launch with “Cthulhu Invades…” Creator Travis Gibb

Finding a Gimmick to Power Your Launch with “Cthulhu Invades…” Creator Travis Gibb

Travis Gibb, a veteran of 13 amazing Kickstarter campaigns, spills his secrets about coming up with compelling "gimmicks" to entice backers to jump on board comic book Kickstarter projects, like his …
00:58:50  |   Sun 03 Apr 2022
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