Welcome to Paper Cat Press’s 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 & Fellowships || Residencies, Retreats, and Workshops || Scholarships, Sponsorships, and Grants || Teaching || Typesetting || Voice Acting || Writing and Editing || Youth || Resources || Deals || Giveaways
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
The Sustainable Arts Foundation is accepting applications from artists and writers who are parents to at least one child under 18. Submissions are due August 31.
The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award 2017 is accepting entries from authors previously published in the UK or Ireland. Submit by September 28 for a chance to win £30,000 or £1,000.
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 Previously unpublished writers of color are welcome to submit picture book manuscripts for consideration.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
Did your webcomic debut or will it debut this year before September 30, 2017? Did you publish a comic online or sell it online this year? Fill out this form so I can add you to a post about webcomic debuts and cool comics to check out!
Check out February’s mid-month list of debuts.
Looking for more webcomics? Check out Michael Kinyon’s ongoing and ever-growing list of creators!
Crowdfunded Projects
Sakana Volume 2 is running a Kickstarter to fund the printing and fulfillment of its second volume. Sakana is a slice of life romantic comedy webcomic told in strips and illustrated traditionally with a brush pen. Volume 2 will have over 100 pages of comics with additional content to be added based on the stretch goals reached by the Kickstarter. Tier options include digital copies of the first two volumes, soft- and hardcover copies of the first two volumes, postcards, enamel pins, a signed bookplate, minicomics, and an original minicomic page. The Kickstarter ends on August 17.
We’re Still Here: An All-Trans Comic Anthology is running a Kickstarter to fund its production. We’re Still Here is an anthology of 55 stories, both fiction and nonfiction, from 55 creative teams and editors who are all trans. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, prints, tote bags, merit badges, and a coloring book. The Kickstarter ends on August 18.
Sparkler Monthly Magazine: Year 5 is running a Kickstarter to fund its fifth year. Sparkler Monthly is an independent fiction magazine publishing femme- and queer-friendly comics, prose, audio dramas, podcasts, and a visual novel in a monthly e-zine format. Most series are available online for free, but paying members receive new content a month ahead of free users and also contribute to creator advances. Tier options include a desktop pack, ebooks or physical books from Sparkler’s printed collection, a year-long membership, e-zines from past years, access to Sparkler’s 18+ “Cherry Bomb” line, and more to come. The Kickstarter ends on August 22.
Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction / Uncanny Magazine is running a Kickstarter to fund Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction and Uncanny Magazine Year Four. Uncanny Magazine is a publication featuring scifi/fantasy, provocative nonfiction, ebooks, a podcast, and free online webcontent. This Kickstarter will fund the magazine’s fourth year, consisting of 6 issues, as well as the themed issue for Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction, celebrating perspectives from and characters with forms of disability. All writer and artist contributors are paid thanks to funding through the annual Kickstarters. Tier options include a digital copy of Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction, digital copies of new and back issues of Uncanny Magazine issues, an electronic subscription to Uncanny Magazine Year 4, signed cover art prints, and more. The Kickstarter ends on August 24.
Magical Boy Basil #2 is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing and fulfillment. To quote the Kickstarter, Magical Boy Basil is an LGBT webcomic about undercover teen magicians who fight monsters. The printed edition of chapter 2 will feature 30 pages of full-color comics, plus three different cover options. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, prints, stickers, original artwork, and more. The Kickstarter ends on August 27.
The Ink Witch Comic is running a Kickstarter to fund its printing and fulfillment. The Ink Witch is a 13+ story about a queer witch who specializes in animated tattoo art and her client. The printed comic will feature 28 pages of black and white comics. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the comic, postcard prints, sketch art, temporary tattos, and an enamel pin. The Kickstarter ends on August 29.
Beyond Ink and Paint: The Women of Animation – Documentary is running a Kickstarter to raise funds for travel, equipment, and licensing fees associated with the project. The film interviews female animation pioneers past and present to understand their successes and challenges and inspire future generations of women animators. Tier options include a digital or physical sticker, a coloring pencil tube, interview previews, digital copies of the movie, and more. The Kickstarter ends on August 30.
The Ferocious Five: A Costumed Crime Caper! is running a Kickstarter to fund its production. The Ferocious Five is a comic about a heist crew and their plot to steal a family heirloom in transport. The finished story should be 90 pages long with stretch goals for additional content thereafter. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, stickers, a postcard, a print, and a cameo! The Kickstarter ends on September 3.
NSFW! It Will Be Hard: A Choose-Your-Own Gentle Smut Adventure is running a Kickstarter to fund the production of the game and comic. It Will Be Hard is a 70-page erotic interactive comic focusing on respect, boundaries, and erotic cuddling between two men. Tier options include basic and deluxe digital copies of the game and your name and/or portrait in the credits. The Kickstarter ends on September 3.
Sweethearts of 1989: A LGBT/Trans Positive Romance Series is running a Kickstarter to fund its production and creation. Sweethearts of 1989 follows Hiroko, a 24 year old trans man, and his relationship with salaryman Hideyuki Inoue as they explore communication, respect, and consent. The final product will be a 48+ page comic with pages in color or color-tinted grayscale, with future chapters to be announced hereafter. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, a bookmark, postcards, an enamel pin, and a comic cameo. The Kickstarter ends on September 3.
Creative Opportunities
General
Did you or will you table in an artist alley this year? Take the 2017 Artist Alley Convention Survey here.
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!
Are you a comic critic or journalist? Take this survey!
#VisibleWomen was a huge success! Are you a hiring professional interested in seeing a list of the participants? Email info at milkfed dot us! There will be another #VisibleWomen in February, so prepare your portfolios! (I know I gotta!)
Do you work in interactive fiction? Check out these opportunities, some paid and some with “potential stipends.”
The Yuri Game Jam starts on September 1! Participants have 2 months to create a game about relationships between women. Tag your work with #yurijam!
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.
Cherylynn Lima is looking for an animator with 3D low poly experience.
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 Cartoon Network, DHX Media, 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. Cartoon Network also has several positions in Production available!
Comics, Illustration, and More
Threadless is accepting submissions for “Anthropomorphism” until today and “Science” until August 18. You can submit designs outside of contests anytime here.
Gallery at the Guild is accepting applications to their “Spoopy at the Guild” Sticker Show on October 13! Applications are due by August 11.
If you’re a Toronto-area artist, cartoonist, or illustrator, apply for a paid opportunity to participate in the next Toronto Comics Anthology. Submissions are due August 13.
Aid Another: A D&D Inspired Charity Zine is accepting submissions until August 14. Black and white/grayscale images and comics are welcome.
Iron Circus Comics will open submissions to their next comics anthology FTL, Y’all on August 15. Keep an eye out if you’re a sci-fi fan!
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.
Bitch Media is accepting comic pitches for their “Devotion” issue until August 18.
Webcomic collective SpiderForest will be accepting applications for new members until August 20.
Commando Comics is looking for submissions from new artists and writers until August 21.
StArt Faire submissions are due August 29. Check here to see what you can submit!
NSFW! Filthy Figments is looking for new artists! Check out their Open Call Submission packet here for more information. Submissions are due August 31.
The Asexual is seeking submissions of writing and visual art for their next issue “Body” from contributors who identify themselves as members of the asexual spectrum. Submissions are due by September 1.
Sweaty Palms Volume 2 is accepting applications until September 1.
Comic Book Hour is hosting a Power Ups: Vilified anthology. Teams of 2-4 people work together on a 4-page comic. Once completed, the submissions will be collected into an anthology which participants must print themselves and sell at an established rate, should they choose to sell copies. Submissions are due September 17.
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.
Awesome Possum is accepting submissions of all-ages comics and illustrations for their fourth comic anthology until September 27. Contributors will be paid a minimum of $10 with bonuses to be funded through a Kickstarter
Myriad Comic Cuts is seeking submissions of comedy or comedy/drama graphic novels to be considered for adaptation to television. Submissions are due September 30.
The Silent Manga Audition just announced the theme for its next competition: “fair play”! Submit by September 30 to be considered.
Lilies Anthology is accepting submissions to their spooky-themed 4th volume SPIDER LILY! Submissions close October 31.
Flora and Fungal: The 2018 Object Head Zine is accepting submissions until November 2. The zine will be distributed digitally for free.
Weekly Shonen Jump is holding a Universal Manga Contest with MediBang! They’ve even made a free new program, Jump Paint, to help illustrate and tone your creation. You can submit up to 5 entries in any genre at a length of 55 pages or less. Submissions are due January 5, 2018.
Anthea is looking for guest art for webcomic Fate!
Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences.
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 seeking black women creators and pop culture critique and commentary from black women creators.
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.
Double Fine is accepting applications for environment artists, technical artists, art directors, and more.
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.
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.
Paper Star Studios is looking for a colorist for an upcoming 18+ BL project with a coloring style similar to these examples. Paid!
Parker D. Hicks is looking for a US military veteran developmental editor with experience in comics for a paid project through VengefulGhost.com.
Power and Magic Press is seeking nonbinary cartoonists for future fantasy projects. Sign up to be included on their list.
Preeti Chhibber is looking for a latinx illustrator to illustrate a chapter book.
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 #223!
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.
Grand Rapids Comic-Con is looking to fill paid positions for door guards, badge checkers, and more.
Granite State Comicon, taking place September 16-17 in Worcester, Massachusetts, is accepting artist alley and vendor applications.
Indigenous Comic-Con, taking place November 10-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is accepting artist alley & exhibitor applications.
Phoenix Comic-Con, taking place Memorial Day weekend 2018, is accepting artist alley & exhibitor applications.
Portland Comic Expo, taking place October 29, is accepting vendor applications until September 2.
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
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!
Megan is looking for a woman or nonbinary person to join Bleeding Heart Press for paid work as a zine layout designer.
Fan Zines
Applications for FFXVogue, a FFXV fashion zine, are open until August 13.
The Overwatch Family Zine is accepting submissions until August 15. Profits will be split among the artists, with 5% of profits going to the zine organizer and shipper.
The Animal Crossing Zine with a seasonal theme is accepting applications until August 23. Profits will be split among the artists, with 5% of profits going to the zine organizer and shipper.
Applications for the Satisfaction Zine, celebrating Shiro from Voltron’s health and happiness, are open to writers and artists until August 23.
The EnnoTana zine, celebrating Ennoshita and Tanaka from Haikyuu, is accepting applications until August 26.
Applications for the Pokemon Traveler Fanbook are open until August 26.
Wedding Vows, a Yuri on Ice zine celebrating a Victuuri wedding, has applications open until August 31. Proceeds will be donated to Wish Upon A Wedding.
Looking for more fan zines to submit to? Check out ZineAppCalls or
Mentorships & Fellowships
Bitch Media is accepting applications to their Fellowships for Writers program until August 31. 3-month fellows will receive a $2000 stipend.
The Tiptree Fellowship is accepting applications until September 1. Creators in any discipline are invited to apply provided their work explores gender through speculative narratives. Two recipients will receive a $500 grant.
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
The Cornish CCS Residency is accepting applications until August 15. Successful applicants will reside in Cornish, New Hampshire, about 16 miles from the Center for Cartoon Studies, from October 16-November 16, and will be offered a stipend along with access to CCS resources.
The Halifax Zine Fair is accepting applications for a residency in the two weeks leading up to the zine fair. Residency recipients will have housing provided and will receive a stipend. Applications are due September 1.
The Enos Park Residency for Visual Artists is accepting applications for the residency in Springfield, IL until September 15. Successful applicants will need to pay $50/week to cover the costs of utilities, yard maintenance, and studio access. Residents will also be responsible for their travel and living expenses.
Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is offering a residency as part of their Project to Support Nurturing of Media Arts Creators. Successful applicants will receive a stipend, travel expenses, room and board, and assistance from experts in their field. Apply by September 19 for consideration.
Check out the Alliance of Art Communities, Arts for LA, College Art Opportunities for exhibition, residency, and grant opportunities.
Scholarships, Sponsorships, and Grants
A number of micro grants are available for marginalized writers.
Pop Culture Collaborative offers grants year-round for rapid response initiatives that help advance social change through pop culture.
Canadian artists and cultural connectors are welcome to apply for grant funds through the Professional Development for Arts Professionals of Supporting Artistic Practice. Details on how and when you can apply are available on the page.
Are you a professional freelancer experiencing financial duress? The Haven Foundation offers grants and assistance to applicants with chronic illness or injury or other career-threatening emergencies.
The Liberty Foundation will be accepting applications later this year for fellowships that provide a $60,000 stipend and coaching support for creators. Sign up for their mailing list to hear the latest news.
CAKE, the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo, is accepting applications for the Cupcake Award until July 31. The winner will receive $250 to print their next zine, a half table at next year’s event, and the mentor support of Edie Fake.
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
PodCastle is seeking a Korean speaker, preferably female, for an upcoming episode. Narrators are paid. Apply soon!
Check the Casting Call Club and Voice Acting Space for more voice acting and audio opportunities.
Writing and Editing
#DVPit is giving away critiques for unpublished work next week to unagented, marginalized creators.
Tales From the Margins is accepting submissions from marginalized game devs until August 15.
Commando Comics is looking for submissions from new artists and writers until August 21.
Koru Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art from indigenous, native, and/or aboriginal people until August 25.
Bitch Media is accepting applications to their Fellowships for Writers program until August 31. 3-month fellows will receive a $2000 stipend.
New Lit Salon Press is accepting horror submissions for New Tales of Horror until August 31.
Shame: An Anthology is accepting submissions of poetry, stories, and essays that critically confront shame, its causes, and its effects. Submit by August 31 for consideration.
The Asexual is seeking submissions of writing and visual art for their next issue “Body” from contributors who identify themselves as members of the asexual spectrum. Submissions are due by September 1.
ClexaCon and Sapphire Press are accepting written submissions for anthology “Fandom and Cosplay at the Con” with lesbian characters and themes as key to the story. Submissions are due October 15. Selected applicants will be given $50, 2 physical copies of the book, and a digital file.
The Fresh Ink Anthology is accepting submissions to their second issue “Smoke and Mirrors” until November 1.
Game Studies is accepting submissions of writing 6500-8000 words in length for special issue on “Queerness and Videogames.” Intersectional perspectives on queerness in and around video games are welcome. Please read the submission guidelines before submitting your final work, due by December 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, a Tokyo Correspondent, Freelance Editorial Contributors, Convention Correspondents, and an OpenX Expert.
Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences.
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 seeking black women creators and pop culture critique and commentary from black women creators.
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.
Choice of Games is hiring writers for their new line of interactive romance games.
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.
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.
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 hiring freelance writers, especially those with pitches on queer representation, video games, and music.
Nine Star Press is seeking submissions of romance, erotica, and literary novels. They’re also looking for ARC reviewers.
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.
Publisher’s Weekly is looking for a Contributing Editor for Books in Spanish. This remote position requires experience in journalism.
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 as well as copyeditors. Positions are voluntary. They’re also seeking submissions of writing from people who discovered new artists through the #VisibleWomen hashtag!
Check out writingcareer.com for a list of calls for submission!
Youth
Check out Comics Club, a new blog that highlights and connects comics clubs and shares advice and resources to help youth comic creators.
Check out the NewPages Young Writers Guide for artists and writers seeking to submit their work to publications!
Are you an LGBTQ+ teen? The University of Connecticut has a survey open to help scientists better understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ teens.
Natalie “Tally” Nourigat offers advice & resources for young cartoonists ages 14-18 (although this is good advice for creators at any age)!
Resources
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!
Did you or will you table in an artist alley this year? Take the 2017 Artist Alley Convention Survey here.
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 shared a recap of her at-home con, a tutorial on using copic wide markers and misters in your illustrations, and a review of the Bee Paper Watercolor Journal. She shared a video showing how she colored a succulent with markers.
The Crash Override Network has resources on what to do if you’re a victim of online harrassment and/or doxxing and how to protect yourself.
For full time independent contractors and freelancers, here’s a list of deductables, expenses, and other tax advice!
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 guide to Pens & Writing Supplies for the Left-Handed. They also posted their first comic strip!
Neil Cicierega created this tool to keep track of the time you spend in your creative programs and how much time you spend distracted! Thanks Neil! (Thank you also for BrodyQuest and so many other points of joy on the internet)
Nika shared this incredible resource on Navigating the Kickstarter Interface! Great for those who are using Kickstarter for the first time and aren’t sure how to use all of its tools. Thank you, Nika!
Liz Kramer created a template for a standard US comic page for use with Clip Studio Paint!
Thanks Michelle for sharing this website that lists onomatopoeia!
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!
Peahat created a webcomic theme that you can host on Github pages for free. It was developed so those with little or no coding experience can set up a webcomic site without complications. Check here if you have any questions, or send a DM Peahat‘s way! Thank you so much for this awesome resource, Peahat!!
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 method. Thank you both!
Deals
Jerry’s Art-A-Rama has an ongoing “Buy It, Try It” sale with hundreds of art supplies on sale for $1 and $2.
Daiya Manga lists great deals for manga and anime!
Keezy Young’s new graphic novel, Taproot, is available for preorder on Amazon for $7.11! It’s a great deal from the creator of Yellow Hearts!
Make sure you have business cards before your summer cons! Save $15 off your first purchase from MOO using this code. Thanks, Becca!
The SQUARE chip reader is on sale for $29 (usually $49). Great security for convention artists!
Use code “aug15” before August 14 to get 15% off clear acrylic charms through ZapCreatives!
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
If you follow me (@frenchpressplz) on Twitter, you can RT this for a chance to win some free art! Closes August 15.
Cryo is giving away copies of Drugs and Wires to celebrate 2000 followers! RT to enter. The giveaway closes on August 18.
Goodreads constantly offers giveaways for a variety of titles in all genres. Check out these giveaways for graphic novels!
Seven Seas has a new survey for July! Fill out the survey to be entered into a raffle to win a copy of any book Seven Seas has published in 2017!
I signed up for a free month on Skillshare, a site where people share educational videos (many of them creative- or marketing-oriented). Use my link to get 2 months free! If you’re an educator, consider uploading a class to earn some income and engage with others.
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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