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I used to feel a sense of accomplishment when I posted a new page. It felt good, like I was on my way to something greater. Now, I barely feel anything. It’s been seven years, and with every post, I feel like I’m still at the foot of a mountain I can never scale. I constantly second guess my actions, wondering if I should have done some things differently.
I don’t know if I should keep going. It hasn’t felt like I’ve grown or gotten better in a long time. It hurts me, too. I see what I’ve done and I do feel a need to at least come to a conclusion of sorts. I love these characters and this world I’ve been building. But I also get the dreadful feeling like I’m gonna be in the same place I am now when I’m an old man. I don’t know if I can handle that.
I’m not saying I’m quitting. I think I just need some time away from this. I hope you can understand.
Another year, another contest! Winner after the break!
Continued from my original Tumblr post. Below is all of the tools I use to make comics.
Programs to use:
JUMP PAINT by Medibang
An art program specifically designed for making comics, endorsed by Weekly Shonen Jump. Exports to PSD format.
Paint Tool SAI
A popular art program with smoothing options for tablets. Exports to PSD format.
Clip Studio Paint
The most popular program for illustrators.
Adobe Photoshop
Does everything you would need it to.
Celtx
This is a program made for writing screenplays, but it has an option for writing comic scripts too. It is very easy to learn and use, and can export to PDF format.
Sketchup
A 3D modelling program with a free version available. Typically meant for architectural work, but is very easy to use and can provide a valuable reference tool for art. Their 3D Warehouse features a wealth of different models of objects and buildings.
Fonts to Use for Comics
I personally use AnimeAce for my comic. If you don’t think any of these are for you, then you can make your own font based on your handwriting.
Get Your Comics Printed
Though Print Ninja has a lot more options, I prefer using Kablam because they let you choose the exact number of comics you want printed. It’s great for someone on a tight budget. Also, their page templates are a good backbone to base your comic pages on.
Sites to get familiar with:
The Webcomic List and Top Webcomics are webcomic listing sites, and a good way to get your comic seen. Top Webcomics has a ranking system based on user votes, so try and give an incentive for readers to vote in order to increase your rank.
Comic Rocket is a sort of front-end for webcomic sites. Lots of people use it to read and mark their progress, so don’t be surprised to see this pop up in your analytics.
Project Wonderful is an ad hosting site that a lot of webcomics use. It’s a good way to get your comic seen on other sites and will eventually start to pay for itself. Please note that the site requires at least 30 pages before it will allow you to post ads.
Places to have your comic hosted:
The Duck (Formerly Drunk Duck)
Tumblr, by using the Simple Webcomics Theme
If you want to host your comic yourself, Comicpress is a simple theme for WordPress you can use.
Hope these help!
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