Here is the only book available devoted to the specific business practices of comic professionals. This informative guide was written to help comic artists get their stuff published and find work in the industry. It includes interviews with over 40 comic professionals as well as samples of their artwork. These interviews, as well as pithy quotes peppered throughout the book, provide first-hand advice about how to make it in the comic industry. The book includes chapters on: • An Overview of the Industry • Preparing a Professional Portfolio • Making Introduction at Conventions • The Successful Interview • How to Get Valuable Critiques • The Legal Side of the Business • Copyrights and Trademarks • Taxes and Bookkeeping • How to Get Your Second Job • Alternative Job Opportunities in Comics and Related Fields Plus extensive appendixes with lists of comic conventions, art schools, publishers and distributors as well as sample contracts, submissions guidelines and a guide to self publishing.

Business of Comics: Everything a Comic Book Artist Needs to Make It in the Business...Plus Interview s with 40 Comic Book Professionals

Arts & Photography

Haines, Lurene

History & Criticism

Watson/Guptill

Provides an overview of the comic book industry, tips to improve writing skills, ways to prepare writing samples, and tips on approaching potential employers

Writer's Guide to the Business of Comics: Everything a Comic Book Writer Needs to Make It in the Business

Getting into the business of comics

Stabur Press

Getting into the Business of Comics [Aug 01, 1994] Haines, Lurene

Getting into the Business of Comics

Stabur Pr

This manual offers information on the specific business practices and techniques used by professional comics writers. Each chapter deals with one special aspect of getting into comics writing and conducting yourself as a professional. Included are submission guidelines, contracts and legal practices, educational information, business and legal forms, and interviews with over 20 well known and established pros. A book designed specially for writers who want to work in the comic book industry.

Writer's Guide to Business of Comics

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