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by Bob Gordon
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: Looking for artist to do comic book for BOOM! Submission!
Replies: 1
Views: 1467

You'd be better off trying Kickstarter. Boom doesn't bother to even reply to submissions.
And there are so many people pitching to Image that it would be rough to get in the door there.
by Bob Gordon
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: why is $10/pg too much for you writers?
Replies: 175
Views: 105615

Why work for free?

If someone wants to self publish a comic they are wanting to start a business. But most of these ambitious entrepreneurs are not willing to raise money to pay those they wish to employ as they begin their business. So they look for a cheat. They want something for nothing. And so they post a typical...
by Bob Gordon
Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: why is $10/pg too much for you writers?
Replies: 175
Views: 105615

More about the Back End-Dead End.

The big promise attached to "Back End" deals is exposure. The fact is Editors and Talent Scouts at Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and etc., do not search small press comics looking for creators. If an artist makes a name for their self at a legitimate publisher, they may notice if it's in the top 5 publishe...
by Bob Gordon
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:01 am
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: why is $10/pg too much for you writers?
Replies: 175
Views: 105615

BACK END is a DEAD END!!

I don't know who started this "Back End" garbage, but that's what it is-garbage! This issue is not about writer vs. artist. It's about persons wanting to create a product, and start a business on the backs of others. Some like to say "It's a part of the business". Actually, it's not. Self publishers...
by Bob Gordon
Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: FOUND!
Replies: 2
Views: 1970

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by Bob Gordon
Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: why is $10/pg too much for you writers?
Replies: 175
Views: 105615

BACK END is a DEAD END!!

ZWOL and DW are full of people wanting to exploit artists dreams to get into comics by offering "BACK END" deals and a promise of future profits. What the creator/owner/writer is attempting to do is launch a business with free labor. Like starting a factory or a small shop with out paying workers un...
by Bob Gordon
Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: Editor looking to hire artists for upcoming books (Paid job)
Replies: 16
Views: 9178

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by Bob Gordon
Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Seeking Comics Artists/Writers
Topic: Thank you
Replies: 11
Views: 7214

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