in indie comics I’m both writer and publisher, because I have to manage production, project coordination, and especially marketing to get books made.
I explain why the writer-versus-artist argument misses the point, why comics require a team and constant hustle, and why I’m also developing my novel series Backlot Babylon when I want a singular voice.
I also address getting unsolicited proposals and why I can’t take risks on other creators until my own direct-market foundation is solid.
00:00 Writer or Publisher?
00:35 Expectations of the "Writer"
01:10 Writer vs Artist
02:11 The Writer's Workload
03:31 Herding Cats
04:50 "Job Your Love"
06:12 Comics are a Group Effort
07:50 The Truth
09:55 Hustle and Risk
12:20 Fruits of Labor - From Parts Unknown #1
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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!
Comics:
NAKED KAIJU WOMAN 3
CRIMSON FRONTIER 1 & 2
PRIME CUT 1 & 2
Books
BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS 1)
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