How can I get my cartoons published in newspapers and suchlike?
First, build a portfolio of your best work (only the best because your portfolio is only as strong as your weakest piece.) This should be about 20 or so pieces, enough to show the variety and consistency (variety in subject matter, consistency in quality) but not so many pieces that it takes too much time to go through, art directors and editors are busy people and hate for their time to be wasted. You should keep your portfolio in a few formats; several copies printed, pdf, and online (html and pdf) . You can drop/mail the printed version off at potential clients(newspapers, magazines etc) remember to include a self addressed stamped envelope you want to get it back or can’t pick it up. Make sure the quality of the print is good (not a cheap photocopy,) and include your contact information on every page. NEVER INCLUDE ORIGINAL ARTWORK, always send high quality reproductions. You can get lists of who to send your portfolio to by getting ahold of the Artist Market Book. You can buy it f
