Do you have a creative side that you want to leave?Making a webcomic is a great way to show your talent.You can get on your way to webcomic success with this simple guide.It isn't as hard as it seems.A sample comic book and comic strip.
Step 1: A compelling concept can be created.
A good plot is important for many webcomics.It's not necessary to have a plot in your webcomic, but having one will make it easier to come up with ideas.Monomyth and Act Structure can be used to make sure that your story has good pacing and that readers can connect with it.It is possible to choose themes and issues to cover.Writing advice is to write what you know.It's good advice.This doesn't mean that you should only write about your life.When you write about your overall experiences and emotions, you'll usually write the best.
Step 2: You can create your own characters.
If your comic will have regular characters, create some primary and secondary characters.You should draw a character sheet for them to make sure they stay consistent with their look.Write yourself a cheat sheet of their character history, personality, flaws, and other details.The flawed characters that lean more heavily on the flawed side will give you more to work with as a writer.You need to give yourself time to balance.
Step 3: Take a couple of test comics.
Write at least three test comics.If you have your main characters, they should incorporate them and be in the style you want your webcomic to be.If this isn't how all the comics will be done, make it very quick and precise.The goal is to get an idea of how long it takes to make a comic and learn how you can make it quicker.You may decide that you need a simpler style, less coloring, or other changes.
Step 4: Get feedback.
Show them to your friends.If you don't think your friends will be reliable, you can send them to a chat-room or online friends.What's good about your comics and what you need to do to improve are two things you'll want to understand.Ask for detailed feedback on them, not just "I like it!""It's funny!"Don't worry about what people say.The most common complaints are what you want to deal with.Do people like your main character?Are your jokes funny?Do you have a drawing style that is a bit slapdash?Before you finish your final comics, work on things like this.
Step 5: Decide on an update schedule.
You should have a regular schedule that you can update on and stick to.Your readers will know when to look for a new strip.It's a good way to lose readers and deter new ones.An update schedule will help motivate you to work on your comic, as you will be able to overcome laziness and Procrastination by working on it as a habit.
Step 6: Work on a buffer.
It's important to start your webcomic with as many strips as possible.Your first update should include more than just one strip, so that your readers can get a sense of what you're about, and then you want to have extra comics available in case you can't work on one that week.If you find it hard to write up a lot of comics, then this isn't something you should be doing.If you have a few ideas in your head, you won't have to write a lot in the future.If you know your schedule is busy or you're prone to Procrastination, you might want to start with a few months of strips.If you want, you can use the same plot lines you used in your first three, just cleaned up.
Step 7: Get a website.
You can get your comic hosted for free on websites, but they limit your ability to make money from it.They look like they are not professional.That's fine if you're okay with it.If you don't, you'll want to get your own website domain.The right web host can make it much easier to run a cheap website.It's easy to remember a good website name.It will help if you name it the same as your comic.
Step 8: Get your website up and running.
If you don't know much about web design, you might want to get a friend.You may be able to get this from the place you get the domain name from.If you don't have a lot of experience with setting up websites, hosting sites like WebFury can help.They are currently under an update, so you may have to wait a bit.A simple layout with basic colors and no visual distraction is what you'll want.This will make sure that your website doesn't distract from your comic.Center your webcomic in the middle of the page when you format your site.It shouldn't be too big or small.It's a good idea to make your comics easy to read.You should include a link to an archive of your comics.If your comic has an actual plot line, you should arrange them by story line or chapter.The buttons below the comic will let you see the "first, previous, next, and latest" comic strips.The name of your webcomic should be listed at the top of the page.Let your readers see you.People can e-mail you about comic, advertising, collaborations, feedback, and so on, if you include a Contact page.You should have a random musings area below your comic that will be just about the comic.You can help people connect with you by keeping them informed.Readers should be given a voice.The comments area is where viewers can comment on your comics.It's not for everyone, but it will make your readers happy and invested in the story.If your comment section can't handle the load, you can add a forum later.Consider a link exchange.In return, they may raise your site traffic.Talk to other artists.
Step 9: You can post your comics.
You can get the comics on your website.You can spread them out over time or put them all up at once.If you're away, many websites will let you make an update queue so that the website updates at a set time.New comics should be written as soon as you put them up.
Step 10: You can advertise your site.
People will come to your site.Talk to people who run other web comics and get them to write a small blogpost about you, or have a link to you on their site.Your webcomic can be advertised on similar sites.You can make a thread about the site on the forums.Links to your social media accounts can be put in your signature on any forums you are a part of.Ask your friends if they would like it to go on, and then advertise it on their websites.
Step 11: Find a way to connect with the community.
Making friends with other creators can help you be successful in webcomics.They can help you promote your comic.Don't be afraid to reach out because the community is supportive.You should be respectful and positive when interacting with other comic artists.Don't be weird!
Step 12: You can make money from your comic.
If you have a lot of readers, running a website can be expensive.It takes a lot of time.If you want to create more time to work on your comic, you'll need to find a way to make up for the lost time.Most webcomics make most of their money from merchandise, but you can make a little money by putting ads on your site.You should be prepared to deal with getting books, posters, stickers, and other items printed and made, as well as traveling to conventions and things like that.You are unlikely to be able to sustain your comic in the long run if you aren't up for it.
Step 13: Keep up the good work!
Don't let your comic die.Don't stop updating if you've been unpopular for a while.People will come if the material is good.It's like becoming a movie star when you make a successful webcomic.Recognition won't come right away because it takes a lot of hard work.You have to keep going!