Self-Publisher Magazine #77 Sep. 2014 | Page 32

art gallery to let my imagination go wild. It gives people something to enjoy while they wait. 5. KEEP YOUR STORY FOCUSED. I recommend starting with an ending and then working your way to that point. It’s all about direction. Epics are fine when they have a focus to reach. Side stories are fine as well, but be careful that you do not lose focus. Webcomics that lose focus, lose readers (more on story creation in another post). 6. WHY PAY SITES DON’T WORK AND THE POWER OF THE HARD COPY (for the reader). By posting our webcomics online for free, it allows a fan base to build. People from all over the world can enjoy your stuff... and yes. they get it for free. So where is the money aspect of it? If you use a site that charges admission for your work, it drives fans away and you end up making very little and risk a much smaller fan base (I have a few friends who are very talented and ran into this trap). I say, utilize the hard copy. Small print run, keep it clean and professional, and sell it online and at conventions. If your fans love your story, they will love the hard copy even more. You still need to eat and 95 percent of webcomics are