Yeah, this topic has been bandied about to literal death on comic forums. There's a massive thread on it over at thewebcomiclist.com forums. You can google and find plenty more.
To me, it comes down to one thing.
Make a great strip.
So when you...
Hi Toon Talkers. I pop by every day to take a look, read, maybe comment and oh, yea, promote my comic strip at gocomics: Joe Bullet: Homicide. Joe Bullet's new case is a parody on Grey's Anatomy (the tv show).
I draw all the TV characters into the...
I've seen that one. You look over the cartoon all seriously wondering why the guards are giggling and then BOOM you spot the tack and you burst into stupidity laughter!
Two ways:
THE FREE WAY: social networking on Facebook, Stumbledupon, Twitter, Reddit, and participate in discussions, forums, and every other thread you have time for.
THE PAID WAY: Advertising through Google adwords, Project Wonderful, and on s...
I was going to suggest that several cartoonists network on Twitter.com but Steve's idea sounds like a winner to me.
Let us know if works for you Steve! :-)
I think Lee nailed it. Networking with other cartoonists who are trying to do the same thing as yourself is key. It's not a surefire solution, but it is a major step in the right direction.
Guy~
The answer to THAT question is the goose that laid the golden eggs.
Online cartoonists struggle through that daily, and it's why so many have learned to be proficient self-marketers.
Somebody will come in with practical specifics, but the first ...
And I forgot about this one---- I love this one...because of the irony. Check out Joe Bullet: Homicide at gocomics. I need the input, comments, suggestions, etc.
Cory Thomas ..... "MY HEART'S STILL RACING" was really funny... reality funny.