Sage-Tips

How do you pitch a comic idea?

How do you pitch a story idea? A comic book pitch is a proposal made up of story synopsis and sample artwork. You need at least an outline, a cover and five pages of finished art. Some pitches include character designs or concept art, but most publishers will want to see what the finished book will look like.

Does Dark Horse comics accept submissions?

Dark Horse Submissions Policy Dark Horse accepts two types of unsolicited submissions — Art Samples or Story/Series Proposals from writer-artists or writer and artist teams.

How do I get my comic book noticed?

How to Promote Your Comic Book

1. Comic Cons. Promoting your book with a table at a comic, sci-fi, or fantasy convention is a great way to get the word out.
2. Getting into Bookstores.
3. Online Channels and Social Media.
4. Self-Publishing for Rookies and Veterans.

Does Darkhorse pay page rates?

Dark Horse does not publish pay rates. Due to the large volume of submissions Dark Horse Comics receives every week, we cannot guarantee a quick turnaround time.

How much do creator owned comics make?

If a comic is strictly self-published by its creator it means that the creative team gets the entire 35\%. But when working through a publisher such as Image Comics, the publisher is entitled to a percentage as well, anywhere from 12\%-17.5\% of the cover price.

How can I make my comics famous?

5 Ways on How to Promote your Comic Book

1. Crowdfunding TO PROMOTE YOUR COMIC BOOK.
2. Make your comic available online.
3. Be a guest Blogger.
4. Sell it IRL.
5. Don’t just sell the Comic – sell swag too.

What is LavenderTowne comic called?

“I write and draw two comics, Unfamiliar (a story about some wee witches) and Disasterpiece (a comedy comic about my life at art school.) I love making things and I spend almost all of my free time working on my comics and my Youtube channel.”

How much do Webtoon creators get paid?

So from those facts alone, that means that an average LINE WEBTOON probably earns roughly $30,000 or a bit more since the platform is in English and can appeal to a much larger audience. The starting average income of a LINE webtoon creator is $24,000.