"Got off my duff and started a webcomic with a solid story behind it."
How I did it: I'd been wanting to start a webcomic for a few years, but the gag-a-day strips didn't quite work out for me. I was finally inspired by an idea for a story that I really felt good about putting in webcomic format. It took me until I'd worked out the plot beginning to end (with a few gaps in the middle to be filled at a later date, I'll admit) before I was actually able to start.
Lessons & tips: Read, read, READ! There's a wealth of information on webcomics and there are many different facets to the medium you should know about. Especially that little thing where you have to, y'know, run a website. Read the tutorials, do the research, and have a plan before you start. And don't be afraid to take a break or cut back if the updates get too difficult to juggle! If you get too overwhelmed, you're more likely to just end up quitting and that's never fun.
Resources: ComicGenesis is not only a great free host to start out with, but the forum community can also provide a lot of help for the beginning (or otherwise) webcomicker, whether you're hosted on CG or not. Also, a lot of webcomickers will have links to good resources on their links page. Even if they don't, they're always the best people to ask for help--IF they're open to it. Remember to check on that since some just don't have the time. They'll likely address the matter in their FAQ section or elsewhere on their site.
Jan 18, 12:10AM PST
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