Happy June! Welcome again to another Weekly Roundup. In the Weekly Roundup, I provide links and summarized information about the crowdfunded projects, creator opportunities, and resources that have caught my eye over the week. I hope you enjoy!
WARNING! Some content below may feature NSFW content. Links will be marked NSFW! when the content identifies itself as adult material.
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Helping Others || Awards || Recent Webcomic Debuts || Crowdfunded Projects || Animation || Comics, Illustration, and More || Conventions and Events || Fan Zines || Mentorships || Residencies, Retreats, and Workshops || Scholarships, Sponsorships, Fellowships, and Grants || Teaching || Typesetting || Voice Acting || Writing and Editing || Youth || Resources || Deals || Giveaways
News!
I have separated Fan Zines from the Comics, Illustration, and More and Writing and Editing categories! Check it out here!
I’m happy to announce that Paper Cat Press is an affiliate of new webcomic collective Ink Drop Café!
Ink Drop Café is a friendly comic artist collective and community that welcomes a variety of storytellers. We value unique viewpoints, especially those that champion feminine, nonbinary, and minority visions/aesthetics. All mediums, formats, and styles are welcome! We are united by our desire to create engaging stories, foster community growth, and nurture aspiring creators.
Members of Ink Drop Café collective share traffic through a banner system, and we also support one another through social channels and convention networking.
We are open to anyone joining the community via Discord or the Forums — so please do feel free to come by and chat sometime!
Helping Others
Are you a US resident wondering what to do about recent executive orders, gag orders, cabinet confirmations, and the future of your country? Sign up with 5calls.org to find out who to call about specific, pressing issues and what to say. Countable is also an informative resource. Check What the Fuck Just Happened Today? for daily summarized news on the current administration that you can have delivered to your inbox.
If you’re just getting started with protesting and doing something about your government, you can read this free zine What Now? organized and designed by Deandra “Nika” Tan. (I contributed a short comic.)
Here’s a free, open source Resistance Manual.
If you are a trans person in need of legal assistance, check translawhelp.org for pro bono services in your state.
If you need to talk to someone or otherwise vent, please utilize this list of help hotlines.
Take care and take your time. Your work is more important than ever. Thank you for sharing your originality and openness with the world. You bring light to the days of others, and it is so, so appreciated.
Awards
A&U Magazine is accepting submissions of previously unpublished poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama related to HIV/AIDS for their Christopher Hewitt Award. Winners will receive $50 and will be published online, with printed publication negotiable. Entires are due July 15.
Lee and Low Books is accepting submissions to their New Voices Award now until September 30. Previously unpublished writers of color are welcome to submit picture book manuscripts for consideration.
Lee and Low Books is also accepting submissions from authors of color to their New Visions Award for middle grade or young adult novels. Submissions will be accepted until October 31.
Recent Webcomic Debuts
Check out February’s mid-month list of debuts. (Apologies for this not updating in a while – I’ll get a form up soon!)
Looking for more webcomics? Check out Michael Kinyon’s ongoing and ever-growing list of creators!
Crowdfunded Projects
Anarchy Dreamers Issue 5 is running a Kickstarter to fund the printing and shipping of its fifth issue. Anarchy Dreamers tells the story of 6 young students who, after a mass shooting with no gunman wreaks havoc at their school, are “revived” and tasked with preventing further tragedy by fighting “Nightmares.” The printed comic will feature 32 pages of full-color comics as well as 4 pages of bonus content. Tier option include a physical copy of the book, physical copies of past issues, a sparkly bookmark, mini prints, larger prints, stickers, a comic cameo, and more. The Kickstarter ends on June 17.
Finding Peace is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing, shipping, and fulfillment. Finding Peace is a 14-page horror comic that follows a paranormal investigator’s call for an exorcism at a haunted apartment. The book will be 28 pages in all, with additional behind the scenes material and guest art included. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, prints, and custom artwork. The Kickstarter ends on June 19.
The Animated Brain: Mental Health in the Animation Industry is running a Kickstarter to fund the production of its anthology. The 30-page book features the experiences of students and professionals in animation, as well as simple recipes for bad days. Proceeds collected beyond the costs of printing, fulfillment, and artist payment will be donated to NAMI, Autistic Advocacy, the Selective Mutism Center, and 4 Paws for Ability. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the zine and original watercolor paintings. The Kickstarter ends on June 20.
NSFW! Ménage à 3 Volume 8 & more! is running a Kickstarter to fund the production and fulfillment of its eighth volume, along with the second volumes of Sandra On the Rocks and Dangerously Chloe. Ménage à 3 is a long-form web-based strip comic full of sexy romance and comedy now finishing up its eighth year. For those new to these series, all of the previous volumes of Ménage à 3, Sandra On the Rocks, and Dangerously Chloe are available through the Kickstarter! Tier options include digital and physical copies of all of the books, postcards, posters, a plush, and a pen! The Kickstarter ends on June 20.
Kay and P: Volume 4 is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund its production, shipping, and fulfillment. Kay and P is a webcomic that follows Kay and her skeleton friend P in and around Boston as they come face to face with the world of myths and monsters. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, previous volumes in either a digital or physical format, a zine, a digital wallpaper, sketches, a patch, a t-shirt, and a tote bag. The Kickstarter ends on June 21.
Pose References for Artists is a Kickstarter raising funds to help facilitate a collaborative stock photo project from popular stock photo creators and models Sinned-Angel-Stock and Senshi-Stock. Tier options include backer exclusive references, digital copies of all final reference shots (a estimated 200 minimum photos), a livestream photoshoot, and more. The Kickstarter ends on June 23.
Love Unspoken: An Illustrated Star-Crossed Lovers Zine is running a Kickstarter to fund its production. Love Unspoken is an art book filled with illustrations of star-crossed lovers from myth and history, featuring 24 artist contributors. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, stickers, tote bags, enamel pins, prints, and commissions. The Kickstarter ends on June 25.
Niobe: She Is Life Hardcover and She Is Death #1 Comic Book is running a Kickstarter to fund its production. Niobe: She Is Life is “a coming of age Beauty and the Beast love story threaded with murder and mystery that leads to all out war.” She Is Death is the sequel that describes how Niobe transforms from heartbroken teen to fierce warrior woman. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, signed or unsigned, digital wallpapers, prints, chokers, a backpack, original artwork, and more. The Kickstarter ends on June 25.
Comics for Choice: Anthology for Abortion Rights is collecting funds to pay for printing and fulfillment of their anthology, with all other proceeds to be donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds until June 30. The book will feature over 250 pages of black and white comics from 60 contributing artists and writers. Tier options include physical and digital copies of the book, and patches.
NSFW! Dirty Diamonds #8: Sex (an all-girls comic anthology) is running a Kickstarter to fund the publication of its 8th book, the newest volume in the Dirty Diamonds anthology comic series. Over 65 women creators have contributed to this volume with semi-autobiographical exploration of what sex means to them. Although the contents of the zine are adult in nature, there is no explicit or smutty content featured. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, digital copies of past Dirty Diamonds anthologies, a temporary tattoo, a bookplate, enamel pins, and more. The Kickstarter ends on June 30.
Fate Book One: Land and Sea is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing. The first three full-color comic chapters of Fate, an all-ages fantasy story, will be printed into the 126-page book to be printed as a result of the Kickstarter’s funding. Additional stretch goals will fund expanded printing quantities, the donation of copies to libraries and schools, and creation of a new short story. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, digital copies of Anthea’s other works, bookmarks, a map of Fate’s world, prints, original artwork, and a comic cameo. The Kickstarter ends on July 1.
The Peter Pan Manga – Volume 3 is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing and shipping. Elaine Tipping, creator of the manga adaptation, illustrates scenes from the classic Peter Pan more faithfully than the renditions widely seen in popular culture. This third volume will collect chapters 7-10 of the webcomic series, with 134 pages of comics and additional bonus content. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the comic, digital copies of previous volumes, a tote bag, spiral notebooks, keychains, a digital illustration, a marker-colored commission, and more. The Kickstarter ends on July 3.
Warmer: A Collection of Poetry Comics About Climate Change is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing and shipping. Warmer will contain 112 pages of 16 full-color comic stories. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, other digital mini comics by contributors, prints, and original and/or custom artwork. The Kickstarter ends on July 5.
Creative Opportunities
General
The Comic Tea Party is a weekly “book club” for webcomics. Participate in the Discord chat weekly on Thursdays at 5pm to 7pm PST. Sign your comic up for a chance to have it read and discussed in the group!
Looking for other weekly chats on Twitter? Ink Drop Cafe lists them on this handy calendar!
Animation
Here is a survey for Women Professionals in Animation. If you work in animation and identify as a woman, please submit your anonymous information to this survey to inform and assist current and future animators.
Disney is accepting applications from recent grads as Trainee Story Artists for 6-, 12-, or 18-month stints until August 6. Other open positions and internships are available!
You can find a directory of currently open animation jobs at animatedjobs.com! Companies like DHX Media, Disney, Nickelodeon, and others have a number of open full-time, part-time, freelance, and remote positions available, including those in social media, editing, and teaching.
Comics, Illustration, and More
Threadless is accepting submissions for bath mat or shower curtain designs, laundry bags, negative space, or a design inspired by retro packaging! You can submit designs outside of contests anytime here.
A zine on Cryptozoology is accepting applications until June 20.
StArt Faire is seeking articles, reviews, interviews, and more for their next issue. Submissions are due by June 29.
Rebel Mountain Press is accepting submissions of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and artwork from LGBTQ2 people living in Canada. Submissions are due by June 30.
Leylines is hosting a Modern Day AU Fan Creation Contest with entries accepted until July 1. Winners will receive either a full color commissions or Leylines books 1-4.
Taking the Lane #15: True Trans Bike Rebel is accepting submissions of short fiction (500-2500 words), illustrations, and photography until July 1. Payment to be split among contributors after the zine is crowdfunded.
MediBang is accepting submissions for their Concept Comic Project until July 31. The grand prize winner will receive 300,000 yen, novelization, and a chance to be adapted into a movie on Amazon Prime Video.
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is seeking an artist or creative team to illustrate a graphic novel on the Georgetown Steam Plant. Applications are open to artists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or British Columbia until August 15.
Sweaty Palms Volume 2 is accepting applications until September 1.
Shousetsu Bang Bang is accepting submissions for its upcoming artist special issue. Final submissions are due September 19, but anything with text (like comics) needs to be submitted by September 5.
The Silent Manga Audition just announced the theme for its next competition: “fair play”! Submit by September 30 to be considered.
Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences. Argot Magazine pays every contributor.
Black Girls Create is looking for submissions of written, drawn, filmed, photographed, or any other expression of creative work from black creators showing what their time at Hogwarts would’ve looked like! They are also open to feature suggestions and contributors.
The Brave Some is seeking submissions of short stories, prose, essays, reviews, and visual art by black and/or brown women and femmes.
Cicada is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, essays, comics, and illustration.
DC Comics has a number of open positions in Burbank, California, including some for Assistant Editors in middle grade and other licensed comics, a digital production artist, a creative director, and more!
Double Fine is accepting applications for environment artists, technical artists, art directors, and more.
Drae is seeking family portraits of nontraditional families, particularly families of color. This opportunity is unpaid but seeks to show the diversity of families outside of the typical healthy, happy, nuclear structure.
The Fair Page Rates annual survey is live! If you’ve worked professionally as a comic artist this year, fill out the survey to help inform yourself and other artists in the future.
Jerry’s Art-A-Rama hosts a number of art contests, some ongoing and some requiring specific materials. There are ongoing contests/giveaways for how much you’ve saved at Jerry’s Art-A-Rama, sharing a photo of a button given with orders over $25, and explaining why you use Jerry’s Art-A-Rama.
Lore Lush Publishing is accepting applications for cover artists.
Makers in Malaysia is accepting registration applications for their upcoming English language zine celebrating the work of Malaysian creators.
You can send samples of your work along with pitches to thenib@firstlook.org to be considered by The Nib.
NSFW! Oh Joy! Sex Toy is accepting applications for guest comics. Comic pages created are creator-owned, and the creators are paid $110 per page.
Power and Magic Press is seeking nonbinary cartoonists for future fantasy projects. Sign up to be included on their list.
Check out Arts for LA or College Art Opportunities for more exhibition, residency, and grant opportunities. See Find Anthologies for a list of anthologies with open submissions and to submit anthologies of your own. Check Comic Ops to see opportunities specifically for comic creators. Zine Submissions and Zine Scene have great lists of zines, too!
Conventions and Events
Con or Bust has free tickets available for people of color for a number of upcoming conventions, including WizCon, Nine Worlds, GeekGirlCon, and more.
Conosaurus is LIVE! Browse cons by location, date, and other variables! Check it out and please support their Patreon! Here’s their Weekly Digest #15!
Anime CTX, taking place August 4-6 at the Austin Marriott North in Texas, is accepting applications to their artist alley. Once all tables are sold, artists will be placed on a waitlist.
Atlanti-Con, taking place September 15-17 in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, is accepting applications from exhibitors until August 31.
Central City Comic Con, taking place October 21-22 in Yakima, Washington, is accepting exhibitor applications.
Central Texas College GeekFest 2017 in Killeen, Texas from August 18-20 is accepting applications for their artist alley.
Comic Arts LA is accepting exhibitor applications until June 25.
Emerald City Comic Con is accepting applications for their 2018 artist alley until July 14.
Granite State Comicon, taking place September 16-17 in Worcester, Massachusetts, is accepting artist alley and vendor applications.
The OC Zine Fest is accepting vendor applications for the August 19 event in Anaheim, California!
New York Comic Con, taking place October 5-8 in New York City, is accepting applications for their artist alley until tonight.
Salt Lake Comic Con, taking place September 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is accepting artist alley and vendor applications.
The San Fernando Valley Zine Fest is accepting applications for vendors until June 19.
SF Zine Fest is still accepting applications until June 20!
The Short Run Comix and Arts Festival in Seattle, Washington on November 4 is accepting exhibitor applications.
STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is accepting applications for exhibitor spaces at their September convention in Texas.
The Vermont Comic Con, taking place August 26-27 in Burlington, Vermont, is accepting applications for its artist alley on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Yaoi Con Artist Alley tables are available. Yaoi Con takes place October 6-8 in Santa Clara, California.
Here’s a list of international zine fests brought to you by ZINES!
Designers
Aeolidia is hiring web designers, both freelancers and small studios.
Geeks of Color is looking for Graphic Designers. Please note that the position is unpaid.
I created a document where people who have skills in web design and are willing and able to assist comic creators in creating their own websites can list themselves. Feel free to add your name, examples, and prices!
Fan Zines
The BNHA Food Zine is accepting applications until June 17. Proceeds from physical and digital sales will be distributed evenly amongst contributors.
The Garrison Trio Zine, celebrating the friendship and camaraderie between Lance, Pidge, and Hunk from Voltron, has applications open for artists and writers until June 18.
The BNHA Quirk Zine is accepting applications from artists and writers until June 22. Proceeds from the physical book sales will be distributed evenly amongst the contributors.
The Haikyuu Manager Zine is accepting applications from fan artists and writers until June 26. All proceeds will be donated to Girl Up.
The Retro Anime Fashion Zine is accepting applications from artists until June 30. Proceeds from sales of the zine will be donated to the Manitoba Band Association.
Blank Party is hosting a Chrono Party zine celebrating Chrono Trigger. Submissions of comics and illustration will be accepted until July 15. All selected contributors will receive a hard copy book, and all submissions will be featured on the website.
Mentorships
The Representation Matters Mentorship Program is accepting applications on a rolling basis from self-identified people of color interested in the publishing industry. Mentorships will last 6 months, with a minimum of one session every two months.
Residencies, Retreats, and Workshops
Light Grey Art Lab is accepting applications to their Iceland Residency until July 15.
Check out Arts for LA or College Art Opportunities for exhibition, residency, and grant opportunities.
Scholarships, Sponsorships, Fellowships, and Grants
A number of micro grants are available for marginalized writers.
The DC Zine Fest is offering eight $50 scholarships to marginalized members of the zine scene.
The Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award is an annual grant of $1,500 for an emerging writer of color. Applications will be accepted until June 15.
NATTO, the National Art and Trade Tuition Opportunity Scholarship, is accepting applications from aspiring or continuing students with a strong focus in sequential arts until July 1. Animators, illustrators of children’s books, comic artists, and storyboard artists are welcome to apply.
The Tempest is seeking Fellows in a number of areas until July 28.
The 2017 William H. Johnson Prize is accepting applications from African-American artists through November 16.
Check out Arts for LA, College Art Opportunities, this list by Donathin Frye, or this list by ProFellow for grant opportunities.
Teaching
Sign up to teach at Skillshare to earn royalties based on the premium member students in your class. See here for additional information.
Typesetting
Digital Manga has positions open for freelance manga letterers.
Voice Acting
Check the Casting Call Club and Voice Acting Space for more voice acting and audio opportunities.
Writing and Editing
Raised By Unicorns is accepting written submissions from people with a US address who were raised by an LGBTQ+ parent or parents. Submit today, June 16, to be considered.
What Fresh Witch is accepting fiction on teen witches that reflects the discomfort, growth, and rebelliousness of adolescence. Submissions are due today, June 16.
Everyday Feminism is seeking an Associate Editor and an Outreach and Communications Manager (deadline for both: June 20).
Inkshares and Nerdist are hosting a contest for science fiction novels. Describe your work on Inkshares and collect preorders for your work until June 26. The top three books with the most preorders, and possibly others, will be published by Inkshares, and one or more will receive opportunities from Nerdist to develop their work into other media properties.
StArt Faire is seeking articles, reviews, interviews, and more for their next issue. Submissions are due by June 29.
My Lot Is A Sky: An Anthology of Poems by Asian Women is seeking submissions of poetry, due by June 30.
Rebel Mountain Press is accepting submissions of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and artwork from LGBTQ2 people living in Canada. Submissions are due by June 30.
Indivisible We Stand is accepting submissions from women-identifying writers until July 1. Stories of resistance, protest, and the fight for women’s rights of 1000 to 5000 words are welcome.
Leylines is hosting a Modern Day AU Fan Creation Contest with entries accepted until July 1. Winners will receive either a full color commissions or Leylines books 1-4.
Taking the Lane #15: True Trans Bike Rebel is accepting submissions of short fiction (500-2500 words), illustrations, and photography until July 1. Payment to be split among contributors after the zine is crowdfunded.
Impossible Archetype is seeking poetry from LGBTQ+ writers for their second issue. Submissions are due by July 16.
Swamp Bitch Books is seeking submissions of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror fiction from LGBTQ+ writers of color for an upcoming anthology project. Submit stories of 8000 words or less by July 30 to be considered. Check submissions guidelines and payment details here.
Fiyah Lit Mag is accepting submissions of fiction and poetry from members of the African diaspora for their 4th issue, themed ROOTS, until July 31.
Lez Talk II: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Short Fiction is accepting submissions from black lesbian women discussing the intersections of blackness and queer identity. Submissions are due July 31.
Nine Star Press is seeking submissions for their LGBTQIA+ Fairy Tale Anthology project until July 31.
Lethe Press has open submissions and is seeking submissions for A Midas Clutch: Tales of Opulent Horror for horror stories featuring the wealthy, due in January 2018. Queer speculative fiction is preferred. Stories featuring negative perspectives of LGBTQ+ individuals will be rejected.
The American Greetings Alternative Writing Studio is accepting applications for freelance card writers.
Anime Feminist is looking for contributors in the upcoming year. Read here for more information. Article writers will generally be paid $50 per article.
Anime News Network is looking for News or Interest Interns, Tokyo Correspondent, Freelance Editorial Contributors, Convention Correspondents, and an OpenX Expert.
Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences. Click here for more on their mission as well as their pay rates.
Asymptote is accepting submissions of literary fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry from the seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) directly affected by Trump’s travel ban. Contributors will be paid $200 per feature. Submissions are also being accepted on a rolling basis for other contributors and submission styles.
The Awl is accepting pitches of 1500-2000 word articles. Ideas should be informative, investigative, and exciting.
Black Girls Create is looking for submissions of written, drawn, filmed, photographed, or any other expression of creative work from black creators showing what their time at Hogwarts would’ve looked like! They are also open to feature suggestions and contributors.
The Brave Some is seeking submissions of short stories, prose, essays, reviews, and visual art by creators who identify as black and/or brown women and femmes.
Carnation Books is accepting submissions and welcomes fanfiction writers seeking to transition into publishing their original writing content. They are also accepting applications for plot and line/style editors and marketing interns.
Cicada is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, essays, comics, and illustration.
Online monthly magazine The Dark is accepting submissions from 2000 to 6000 words in length. Encouraged genres include horror and dark fantasy, but graphic, violent horror is not desired. Payment is $0.03/word for up to 6000 words. Republishing payment is $0.01/word.
DC Comics has a number of open positions in Burbank, California, including some for Assistant Editors in middle grade and other licensed comics, a digital production artist, a creative director, and more!
Duolingo is hiring freelance writers!
Geeks of Color is looking for news reporters and social media managers!
GeekGirlCon is seeking guest bloggers.
Hello Equality is seeking trans and POC writers for their website. Speak on issues related to LGBTQ+ people, feminism, or pop culture topics.
Hello Giggles is accepting pitches for stories about mother-daughter relationships.
Random House’s digital-only imprint Hydra has open submissions for completed works in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror categories. There is no word count limit for submissions, but full-length works of 40,000 words or more are preferred. Accepted writers will be assigned to a Random House editor, marketer, and publicist. Response time is usually 2-4 weeks.
IGN Comics is hiring a freelance feature writer to talk about comics!
Lillium Publishing is accepting fiction manuscripts, either standalone books or series, in a number of genres, including urban romance and erotica.
Low-income writers in the UK can check this Storify of opportunities from The Literary Consultancy.
Lore Lush Publishing is accepting manuscript submissions in a number of genres. Diverse and inclusive works are prioritized. They also have open positions for editors, publicists, and more.
Makers in Malaysia is accepting registration applications for their upcoming English language zine celebrating the work of Malaysian creators.
The Mary Sue is looking for new contributors, particularly those with opinions on the current sociopolitical climate.
Nine Star Press is seeking submissions of romance, erotica, and literary novels.
On She Goes is seeking pitches and ideas about women of color and traveling. Tips, insight, and anecdotes are welcome.
Pink Narcissus Press is seeking complete novel and novella manuscripts of 50,000 words or more. They are interested in well-written but non-mainstream speculative fiction with strong elements of sci-fi or fantasy.
pnk prl is accepting submissions of blackout/erasure poetry from LGBTQ+ writers until further notice. Please source the origin of the original source.
The Quill is accepting submissions of stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Check here for their submission guidelines and pay scale.
Sapphire Books is accepting submissions of lesbian fiction, particularly within the genres of romance, mystery/intrigue with romantic elements, and young adult.
Sky Pony Press is accepting submissions for picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA fiction and nonfiction.
Swoon Reads is accepting submissions of complete novels for young adult and new adult fiction.
ThinkProgress is accepting pitches from freelance writers on topics such as climate policy, economy, reproductive rights, refugees, diverse perspectives, and more. Read here for guidelines on how to pitch.
Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low Books, is actively seeking graphic novels for young readers starring Native and Muslim characters. There is also a call for written submissions of books that incorporate LGBTQ+ experiences and/or feature characters with disabilities.
Videodame is seeking contributors for their monthly guest residency. Contributors will be paid $50 for 1-4 pieces about or inspired by games and gaming culture.
Women Write About Comics is seeking contributors for their new Books section.
Check out writingcareer.com for a list of calls for submission!
Youth
The Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF) has voting open for the Kids Comics Awards now through June 17 at 6pm EST. Only kids may vote!
Check out Comics Club, a new blog that highlights and connects comics clubs and shares advice and resources to help youth comic creators.
GirlsWhoCode’s Summer Immersion Program is accepting applications for its free nationwide program. Check here to see if there’s a city near you offering a program.
Female and genderqueer individuals between 13 and 18 in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States are invited to submit up to ten pages of comics to Miss Anthology’s comics anthology. Submit your work by July 17 for consideration.
Resources
Have questions about legalities associated with webcomics? Every week, Akiva Cohen shares great legal advice through the hashtag #WebcomicsLawSchool! This week’s topic was Copyright Registration.
Now that con season is here, check out this Automagical Convention Spending Planner developed by Missy Peña with automated calculation developed by LenaLibrarian.
The 2016 Artist Alley Convention Survey is now available to view and purchase! Find out which conventions were rated highest by engagement, sales, amenities, and other information, all in easy-to-understand charts and simply written information. Thank you so much Kiriska for putting this together!
Have questions about tabling at an Artist Alley for the first time? Phee set up this awesome 5500-word beginner’s guide! Thanks, Phee!
Becca Hillburn of Nattosoup wrote a post on How Artists Make Money On Patreon. She also shared a video overview on Neopiko 2 markers, and reviews on Ecoline markers and liquid watercolors, Strathmore Artist Cards, and Chalkola Chalk Markers.
The Center for Cartoon Studies has a One-Week Cartooning Workout available to you for free through email sign up.
Danette shared some Maya basics for those who are beginners or could use a refresher!
Check out the Draw This! Youtube channel for free life drawing sessions every Friday evening!
For full time independent contractors and freelancers, here’s a list of deductables, expenses, and other tax advice!
Faith Erin Hicks detailed her process for using the rulers in Manga Studio to draw backgrounds. Thanks Faith!
Fandom Forward created a beginner’s activism toolkit for fans of Steven Universe. Check it out!
Get a PDF compilation of tips on composition, grouping, visual hierarchy, coloring, and more on Genice’s gumroad.
Jesse Hamm shared a list of recommended books for information on composition, draftsmanship, visual narrative, and art theory. He also made a great thread on the subtlety needed for effective communication in visual media. His Patreon features a ton of art tips, tutorials, and advice, so be sure to check it out! Thanks, Jesse!
Katie Lane shared their email newsletter signup that gives tips on publishing contracts!
I created a document where people who have skills in web design and are willing and able to assist comic creators in creating their own websites can list themselves. Feel free to add your name, examples, and prices!
Jessica and Jacinta covered Endings – what makes them good, and how the scale of “bittersweetness” plays a role! Great food for thought! Here’s all of their writing advice collected into a Moment!
Jetpens released a comprehensive guide of the Pentel EnerGel.
Kibou of Shooting-Stars.org has released 22 new brushes for Clip Studio Paint users! Check out their wide selection of free-to-use brushes and textures!
Kikidoodle shared these tips on adjusting colors for print!
Megan Lavey-Heaton shared this thread of her step-by-step process for lettering the pages of popular webcomic Namesake. Check it out!
Nilah Magruder created this awesome list of literary agents who represent illustrators. Niki Smith also has one of agents who represent creators of graphic novels. Thank you Nilah and Niki!
Rii shared a guide on drawing ruffles. Thanks Rii!
Looking for tips on following self-hosted comics? Here’s an illustrated guide to using RSS feeds! Thank you Fanny! This thread by fatcrow also explains in a very easy-to understand way. Thank you both!
Claudia Rinofner shared this incredible bit of insight on online tutorials – a tutorial for tutorials, if you will! Thank you so much, Claudia!
Susie of boygirlparty (whose Do Not Want To Do list is THE BEST) shared some info on how to get your stolen work taken down from sites. Thank you Susie!
T.E. McClaughlin’s Exploring Comics podcast interviewed Rinkelle on Magical Girls! Be sure to check out the Exploring Comics weekly chat!
A tip from Vaughn about displaying books at cons.
This video by barechu shows how to use Layer Masking.
Deals
Barnes and Noble’s Buy 2 Get 1 Free Manga Sale is on now until July 5. The sale applies to most Viz titles.
Jerry’s Art-A-Rama has an ongoing “Buy It, Try It” sale with hundreds of art supplies on sale for $1 and $2.
NSFW! June is offering 10% all orders this month with code “Pride17”. Domestic shipping is free for orders over $50 (usually $75) and free for international orders over $125 (usually $200).
Make sure you have business cards before your summer cons! Save $15 off your first purchase from MOO using this code. Thanks, Becca!
Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology is on sale this month. Use code “WitchPRIDE” for 25% off.
Until June 20, Schoolism subscriptions are 33% off.
Remember to check ComiXology, Dick Blick, Jerry’s Art-A-Rama, Joann, Michael’s, and RightStuf for their weekly ads, coupons, and specials on comics and art supplies.
Giveaways
Goodreads constantly offers giveaways for a variety of titles in all genres.
Jenny is giving away physical copies of Hana & Hana #1, Dragon Maid #3, or Galko-Chan #3! Just RT to enter. Followers who win also get a bonus sketch! Ends June 20.
Seven Seas has a new survey forJune! Fill out the survey to be entered into a raffle to win a copy of any book Seven Seas has published in 2017!
Sparkler Monthly also has a survey available. Fill it out to be entered into a raffle for a free ebook or 30-day membership to Sparkler!
Taneka Stotts is hosting her second Queer Comics Giveaway! Simply fill out your name in the form to enter! The giveaway ends June 22.
Der-Shing Helmer is giving away volume one of The Meek! RT this post to enter. The giveaway ends June 25.
That’s it for this week! Look out for another post next week with these categories and possibly more. Is there something you’d like to see more of? Something you know about but don’t see here? Let me know!
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Link to the previous Roundup: Weekly Roundup – June 9, 2017
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