Can anyone make a living off webcomics?
Theoretically, yes. However, it’s not easy. I waited until I had an audience over 100,000 before even trying. I know people who’ve done it with less but I didn’t risk it. The thing you have to remember is that less than a percent of your audience will ever donate, and just a little more than that buy merchandise. It’s hard and can be very sink or swim. I don’t recomment quitting your day job and starting a webcomic the next day. If you’re going to try this, start a webcomic with a business plan as a side project. Work on it for a year or two and see if it’s something you like and can keep doing and monitor the stats. Put some merchandise out to test the waters. Basically, be informed and be careful about what you’re doing. Q: I’d like to donate money, but I really can’t. A: Then don’t, and don’t worry about it. I’m not going to throw a tanturm because people aren’t giving me money to draw pictures and post them on the web. This is something I do voluntarily. If you can donate, and you
