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Today's episode is sponsored by Dreamhost. The first step in owning and controlling your own work is building a website, and Dreamhost is there to make that simple, painless, and inexpensive. Go to www.Dreamhost.com/ComicLab for details.The life of a comic artist is often a solitary one. Brad and Dave discuss ways of maintaining social connections for mental health and creativity. Later, they discuss the dangers of setting an artificially low Kickstarter goal.ON TODAY'S SHOWThe lone life of a comic artistUPDATE: Susan MacTaggart's affirmationshttp://www.Dreamhost.com/comiclab for special offers on web hosting for listenersAn artist is reminded of the importance of artSetting an artificially low Kickstarter goalSUMMARYIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the themes of socialization and loneliness in the life of cartoonists. They share humorous anecdotes from a recent trip to San Diego Comic Con, discuss the challenges of working alone, and emphasize the importance of maintaining social connections for mental health and creativity. The conversation also touches on practical tips for finding community, engaging with other cartoonists, and the value of stepping outside one's comfort zone to meet new people. In this episode, the hosts explore the importance of socialization for cartoonists and the healing power of art. They discuss how creative spaces can foster social interaction and the necessity of getting out of the studio.The conversation shifts to the emotional impact of art, particularly in times of personal grief, highlighting how art can provide escapism and comfort. The hosts reflect on their own experiences with art as a source of healing and the responsibility of artists to connect with their audience. In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the significance of the arts in education and the joy of discovering new authors like John Scalzi.The show ends with discussing practical strategies for running successful Kickstarter campaigns. They emphasize the importance of understanding costs, setting realistic goals, and the potential risks of lowering funding targets. The hosts also explore the concept of urgency in crowdfunding and how to engage backers effectively, including leveraging early releases and creating special offers for supporters.TAKEAWAYSCartoonists often face loneliness in their profession.Finding a balance between solitude and socialization is crucial.Social interactions can enhance creativity and humor.Engaging with other cartoonists can provide support and inspiration.Joining groups like the National Cartoonist Society can foster connections.Participating in local meetups can improve mental health.Volunteering can introduce you to diverse perspectives.Maintaining friendships is essential for personal growth.Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to new opportunities. Cartoonists can benefit from socializing in creative spaces.Art serves as a vital escape during tough times.Engaging with the community can enhance creativity.Walking a dog can lead to unexpected social interactions.Art can be a source of emotional healing.Creativity can be a daily practice, like brewing coffee.Comics can have a profound impact on readers' lives.Doom scrolling can be countered with engaging literature.Art can help maintain mental health and balance.Every artist contributes to the larger narrative of humanity. The arts are often undervalued in education.Discovering new authors can enhance escapism.Kickstarter strategies can significantly impact success.Setting realistic funding goals is crucial.Understanding costs is essential for Kickstarter campaigns.Lowering goals can be risky and detrimental.Project We Love may not significantly boost funding.Engaging backers early can create a sense of urgency.Special offers can incentivize early support.Learning from failed campaigns is part of the process.  You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Victoria Marshman is a passionate and driven entrepreneur, marketer, community leader and dance educator. Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, she has operated and scaled two 6-figure companies since 2015, and has helped raise over $250k for local Canadian charities through charitable events. Recently, Victoria has Co-Founded Mave & Chez: a luxury ergonomic slipper brand designed for women, by women. The brand successfully launched on Kickstarter in October 2022, with over 425 pre-orders and was selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter. The brand has already scaled to 6-figures in just a few short months in the market. Catch Mave & Chez on the next season of Dragon's Den this fall. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

"It is with a heavy heart" [FINA]  The worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle enthusiasts have lost a giant. Jon Lellenberg, invested in the Baker Street Irregulars as "Rodger Prescott of Evil Memory" in 1974, passed away on April 24, 2021 after a short illness.   Jon's contribution to our hobby was almost too immense for words. He was a confidant and representative of the Conan Doyle Estate for many years, extending back to a close relationship with Dame Jean Conan Doyle. As an author and editor, he contributed to a number of books on Conan Doyle's life, including A Life in Letters and Dangerous Work, both co-edited with Dan Stashower, BSI ("Thurston").    Jon's knowledge of early Irregularity and the times in which those Irregulars lived and worked was unrivaled, which made him the perfect person to tackle the BSI Archival History Series. During that time, he was known as the Thucydides of the Baker Street Irregulars.   With four appearances on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, Jon gave us so much material with which to work, so we pulled some clips from previous episodes to pepper our memories of him. If you have memories, please share them in a comment below and see the links for more information.   Plus, we have an announcement about a very rare piece of Sherlockian/Irregular history related to Jon Lellenberg that is available for auction.  The Canonical Couplet quiz winner this time will win a copy of Jon Lellenberg's The Quest for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Thirteen Biographers in Search of a Life. Answers are due by May 29, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below. Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services.      Sponsors  is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle, including  by Roy Pilot and Doug Elliott.    currently has , including one that is noted as a "Project We Love." And Volumes XXV - XXVII of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories drops on May 22.     Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!   Links This episode:  (including his five standalone chapters on Edgar W. Smith)  (additional contributions welcome) Previous episodes mentioned: (with Dan Stashower)  (with Dan Stashower) (with Dan Stashower) On eBay: The (RARE)   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  as well as through our accounts on , , , and .     And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).   Transcript We are so grateful for your support ! The transcript will be available soon at .   --    

What's the secret to getting the "Project We Love" Tag on Your Comic Book Kickstarter Project? In this video, Tyler shares the importance of the PWL tag, dispels some common myths about it, and shares what comic crowdfunding creators can do to up the odds that their projects get selected.

What's the secret to getting the "Project We Love" Tag on Your Comic Book Kickstarter Project? In this video, Tyler shares the importance of the PWL tag, dispels some common myths about it, and shares what comic crowdfunding creators can do to up the odds that their projects get selected.

Writer Meredith Finch, best known for work her on Wonder Woman, Rose, and Xena catches up with Creator Talks to enlighten us about her Kickstarter for The Book of Ruth. The classic biblical story is refreshed for a more contemporary audiences set in Texas during The Great Depression.  Kickstarter has designated it as a “Project We Love”. Nevada local and graduate of SCAD Colin Dyer provides the art for this beautifully illustrated black and white graphic novel. And there are also several additional cover options to choose from contributed by comic pros such as Jason Fabok, David Finch, Billy Tucci and Lee Weeks. Why did Meredith decide to have her book crowd funded rather than published through Cave Pictures, which published her last mini-series The Light Princess? Meredith also discusses writing her other series now on sale The Age of Conan: Valeria mini-series for Marvel Comics. Valeria first appeared in Robert E. Howard’s final serialized Conan story Red Nails published posthumously in Weird Tales July through October of 1936.  What does Valeria’s share in common with Meredith’s other characters she has written? How does Meredith's approach add more nuance to Valeria's character and reveal the reason behind her expertise with the sword? As I bring the interview to a close, Kick Back With The Creator as ask Meredith what grinds her gears, does she have regrets about “the one that got away” and what does she wish she knew when she was younger that she knows now?   Please rate and review Creator Talks on iTunes   About the Book of Ruth Kickstarter   About the Age of Conan: Valeria

Do you ever catch yourself watching, wishing and waiting to press play on a dream or idea that’s been brewing in your heart? What I’ve noticed with many of my clients is they already have success in business, but they have this secret heart project that they want to bring to the world.   In this episode, I get cozy with Lynnette Abbott where we talk about trust, taking steps blindly and making decisions from love, not fear.  Lynnette Abbott is the founder and designer of Craft My Occasion, a company that creates party supplies celebrating children of color. What started as a party planning company, turned into a purpose-driven company when Lynnette discovered that there was a huge disparity in the amount and variety of party supplies that feature characters of colors. As a creative, Lynnette was compelled to create more diversity for the party planning industry. Craft My Occasion’s party supplies raised more than $21,000 and was named a “Project We Love” by Kickstarter. The party supplies have also been featured in The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Parents, Black Enterprise, and POPSUGAR. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The pivotal moment Lynnette realized she needed to change directions in her career and still be creative, but with less stress :: What challenges Lynnette overcame to pursue her passion project :: What the journey to start her own business looked like, including the way she successfully used a Kickstarter campaign to make it all happen :: Where Lynnette’s passion for celebrating parties comes from :: What lessons healing from cancer has taught Lynnette and the way she’s applied them to her business :: The amazing story about how she stopped wishing and waiting, and made her dream of living on Hawaii a reality You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/celebrating-life-now-lynnettee-abbott-155  In this episode, we mentioned the Build Your Challenge course that Lynnette joined before launching her $21,000 Kickstarter campaign. You can get the 5-step roadmap for free at buildyourchallenge.com And to learn more about the Love Over Metrics Incubator that Lynnette has been a part of, make sure you’re on the waitlist at loveovermetrics.com One thing that I love is hearing from you. So as your listening, take a screenshot, share your favorite takeaway and tag me on Instagram and Facebook @jadahsellner

This episode consists of two exciting interviews. First, podcast team member Grace Lee interviews AHS senior Nancy Xu about her book and her experience of it being chosen as a Project We Love from Kickstarter! Next, host Jeffrey Lee interviews Andrew Phu, another senior from AHS, who, along with his uncle, is working to create a search engine for educational institutes. Find our previous episodes here!

This week we’re back with Part 2 of our interview with Julio Terra of Kickstarter! Check it out to learn more about how to set up great Kickstarter rewards, what to do if your funding slows, how to become a Project We Love and much more. And if you missed part 1, find it here. Key Takeaways How to optimize Kickstarter rewards Innovative ideas for Kickstarter rewards What a Kickstarter creator should do if their funding has slowed down How to handle cross promotions with other project creators How to become a Kickstarter Project We Love Why it’s critical to plan your campaign well in advance of launching Links Kickstarter MOON - the most accurate lunar globe Designing Interactions by Bill Moggridge Connect with Kickstarter @Kickstarter on Twitter Kickstarter on Facebook @Kickstarter on Instagram Kickstarter on Tumblr Kickstarter on Pinterest Kickstarter on YouTube Sponsors Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by The Gadget Flow, a product discovery platform that helps you discover, save, and buy awesome products. The Gadget Flow is the ultimate buyer's guide for cool luxury gadgets and creative gifts. Click here to learn more and list your product - use coupon code ATOKK16 for 20% off! Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by BackerKit. BackerKit makes software that crowdfunding project creators use to survey backers, organize data, raise additional funds with add-ons and manage orders for fulfillment, saving creators hundreds of hours. To learn more and get started, click here. Transcript

The Hamilton Perkins Collection was born out of a simple necessity. The need for affordable designer bags that look good, perform well, and make a difference. https://hamiltonperkins.com/ Use code “1000Four” at checkout for discount HPC was a Virginia Velocity Tour winner: http://virginiavelocitytour.org/ HPC has a successful Kickstarter campaign of $22,872: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/26334503/hamilton-perkins-collection-from-plastic-bottles-t In this episode: How to become a Project We Love on Kickstarter Why DIY’ing your website to start is a necessity instead of investing thousands into unknowns Focus your attention on behaviors not words Use social media as access to your brand Links Mentioned: Eddie Huang: https://youtu.be/gQHBRFjNzpY B Corps: https://www.bcorporation.net/what-are-b-corps Electric Incentives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_incentives_for_plug-in_electric_vehicles