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deathmedal
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question for VanHook
I have some things i might like to get published, and i would like to know how to go about doing that. is trying to publish a comic book the same as trying to publish a book? any info would be greatly appreciated.
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VanHook
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I'd have to field some questions back at you.
Are you looking to self-publish (pay for printing and arrange distribution yourself)?
Or:
Are you looking to have someone publish your series--like a Caliber Press or Dark Horse?
OR:
(I'm assuming you don't mean this) Do you want to draw or write for an existing publisher--draw Spiderman for Marvel of Write Justice League for DC?
If you mean the second, you prepare a pitch--a summary of the idea, a cover letter explaining who you are and what you're wanting to accomplish and a plot for the first issue and maybe summaries for another few issues. Artwork if you're going in as a package where you provide everything. You find out who looks at original Creator-owned stuff and you send it off to them. Be patient, but follow up in a couple of weeks. Go to the cons, meet the folks face-to-face if you can. It really does make a world of difference.
Hope this helps.
Best,
KV
Are you looking to self-publish (pay for printing and arrange distribution yourself)?
Or:
Are you looking to have someone publish your series--like a Caliber Press or Dark Horse?
OR:
(I'm assuming you don't mean this) Do you want to draw or write for an existing publisher--draw Spiderman for Marvel of Write Justice League for DC?
If you mean the second, you prepare a pitch--a summary of the idea, a cover letter explaining who you are and what you're wanting to accomplish and a plot for the first issue and maybe summaries for another few issues. Artwork if you're going in as a package where you provide everything. You find out who looks at original Creator-owned stuff and you send it off to them. Be patient, but follow up in a couple of weeks. Go to the cons, meet the folks face-to-face if you can. It really does make a world of difference.
Hope this helps.
Best,
KV
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deathmedal
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Thanks! i'm writeing the comic as you or anyone else is reading this.
I only started about two days ago and i am very happy with the way its going right now.
I'm trying to do the secound of your questions, so you were right.
If there is any more info you or anyone would like to add i would love to read it!!
Thanks again
I only started about two days ago and i am very happy with the way its going right now.
I'm trying to do the secound of your questions, so you were right.
If there is any more info you or anyone would like to add i would love to read it!!
Thanks again