How Do You Get A Comic Book Published?
If you have a great idea for a comic book and have decided not to go the self-publishing route, you may want to get a comic book published. You can do this if you have the skills and the persistence necessary to succeed in this competitive field. The best approach is to start slowly, building your credibility within the comic scene and making publishers more likely to see you as a good investment. • Get a following for your comic before you think about having it published. That way, you have a reliable fan group that will buy your book when it’s published — something publishers like to see. Post your comics online and use social networking sites to direct readers to your work. Check with local weekly papers to see whether they use local comics. • Enter contests for broader exposure. Individual publishers often sponsor contests and talent searches, as do organizations. Many of these contests offer publication in an anthology as a prize, which can help establish your credibility as a co
• Get a following for your comic before you think about having it published. That way, you have a reliable fan group that will buy your book when it’s published — something publishers like to see. Post your comics online and use social networking sites to direct readers to your work. Check with local weekly papers to see whether they use local comics. • Enter contests for broader exposure. Individual publishers often sponsor contests and talent searches, as do organizations. Many of these contests offer publication in an anthology as a prize, which can help establish your credibility as a comic book artist. • Locate comic book publishers that publish books in your genre. You can do this through online research, browsing at a comic store or attending a convention. Many publishers hire writers and artists to work on existing projects, rather than publishing those writers’ and artists’ books. If the publisher offers a limited number of characters and styles in its offerings, you’ll have
