Tag Archives: business of comics

Book Review: Small Time Operator

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Max West

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a book review.  As I’ve recently done my taxes, I thought I’d talk about a text that I own and have consulted when I decided to set up a company to produce and market … Continue reading →

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Selling Out?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Max West

The Los Angeles Review of Books put out an article called “Selling Out the Newspaper Comic Strip” recently.  Most of the article deals with Bill Watterson of Calvin & Hobbes fame and his fiery criticism of merchandising one’s art. The … Continue reading →

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Why You Need A Business Plan

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Max West

Today, I’m going to talk about an important aspect of the business of comics. What is it? It’s the business plan. I plan to discuss why a business plan for cartoonists is important. (On another note, it’s important for any … Continue reading →

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You Need Creativity And…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Max West

Now that Furfright 2011 is out of the way, I have gotten a better perspective on the challenges I face…and no doubt others who make comics face. It’s not enough to have strong writing skills for making characters and building … Continue reading →

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