Would you like to have a comic as well known as Gunnerkrigg Court without busting your ass full time to do it? The benefits are huge. Easier to publish future comics. More paid gig offers. Large fanbase that push sales up.
You can't guarantee something like that, obviously, but usually you work incredibly hard for even a chance of success. I humbly submit collaborating on my webcomic as an artist or artist/writer. FirstChapters.co.nz. It has a unique concept (show just the opening chapter of one cool concept after another.) It already has content and a backlog. The quality is high and could be driven up.
Some examples of upcoming stories:
- A mute protagonist who gets a word back every time he kills
- A woman-shaped portal between worlds that can move and feel.
- Charlie and the Dildo Factory
There are a few reasons why this will work for you:
- A few artists can alternate drawing chapters, leaving us all time for other projects. Most webcomics take all your spare time.
- The writing is good and will get great soon (the pages on First Chapters are still good but they're also old work, used to add content. Ask to see an upcoming script before you decide.)
- The unique concept gives us a Point Of Difference, which is important in business
- Every chapter is a lotto ticket. Any first chapter you draw could strike it big with fans and be taken to a publisher for development.
- You'll be encouraged to use your own story ideas
- A LOT of writing is already done, so while you and another artist or more are drawing, I can devote myself to marketing. How many webcomics out there would benefit from a full-time marketer?
Some possible arguments against:
- You don't have time
That's the beauty of First Chapters, the workload is flexible
- You only do paid gigs
I understand that, and you SHOULD be paid for your work. Although I'm not in a position to offer that right now, I'm offering a good chance to become one of those artists whose paid gigs come to YOU.
- This webcomic doesn't have an established fanbase yet.
True. Very few collaboration offers do. As I've said, this is simply something with a good chance for less effort. Also, the marketing options are good, like parodying currently hyped movies.
- This isn't guaranteed success
No, nothing is. But this is what I believe to be the strongest chance available. Aside from the strengths I've listed, First Chapters can evolve rapidly as we see what works. The funny stories are what people respond to? Let's do more of those! Fan fictions draw the crowd? Let's mix in a few more.
And then there are the non-success-related points:
- You can do wildly different styles every 20-50 pages while still maintaining a cohesive series. Switch it up, have more fun, without alienating your audience.
- It's fun to tell friends about this webcomic concept that you're working on. It sounds good.
- When you have no time to complete a whole story, getting at least the first chapter in front of an audience is very satisfying.
- Honestly, just go to the website and see how the header changes sometimes as you click from page to page. I LOVE stuff like that. FirstChapter.co.nz
To sum up, if you're looking for a high chance of success with a reasonable workload, check out the website. Email me any questions. Holla at me!
FirstChapters.co.nz
failsafecomics@gmail.com.
Cheers,
Thomas - 27, New Zealand-based, writer and artist, has a wicked tattoo, once motorbiked over a volcano (last one is only half true)
Incredible Opportunity - FirstChapters.co.nz
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