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PK 130: Creating a Graphic Novel and Launching it Successfully on Kickstarter
FromPencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
PK 130: Creating a Graphic Novel and Launching it Successfully on Kickstarter
FromPencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Kickstarter is littered with failed art projects, and one of the biggest reasons for this is the lack of an established audience. Yet, despite this, today's guest Scott Sawyer was able to buck the trend and raise CA$ 12,181 in just 8 days for his graphic novel, North. So how did he do it? In this interview, you'll hear just how powerful networking can be, and why this is such an essential part of marketing yourself as an artist. You'll also hear just how long a passion project like this can take, but how collaboration and dedication can get your dream project off the ground sooner than you think. So, if you've ever wondered how to create a graphic novel and get it published, you'll find plenty of great advive in this interview to help you get started. Interview Chapters: 00:00 - 01:00 - Introductions 01:01 - 03:35 - What is North, the comic, all about? 04:50 - 13:23 - Scott on the Candian comic book industry 14:47 - 20:59 - What inspired Scott to create his own comic book? 23:58 - 39:35 - What's really goes into creating a graphic novel? 42:31 - 49:13 - How Scott launched a successful Kickstarter project 50:02 - 53:23 - Scott's advice for artists 54:06 - 57:38 - Where to find Scott online. Interview conclusion www.pencilkings.com
Released:
Feb 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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