Here’s an interesting article I read on self-publishing–specifically on self-publishing comics. Although I don’t agree with everything Stef says, and I certainly don’t work in the same format, size, run, etc. she did, a lot of the information is extremely useful for beginners. It’s a great overview of what really goes into self-publishing a comic,…
“Getting information on graphic design pricing must be a very frustrating experience for potential clients. There seems to be noย consistency. One designer will charge $50 for a logo, while another will charge $10,000. ย So how is a business owner supposed to know what to do?” This is an issue I deal with a lot. I’m…
Jessica Hische is the designer and illustrator behind The Daily Drop Cap, where she has created a beautiful illustrative initial cap daily since September of 2009. That’s two years already and she stillย isn’t finished with the project! Jessica is also a champion for freelance designers and illustrators all over the world (thank you!) and she…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sRO5sipTKY&feature=channel_video_title] This is a video I made for an IT company that will be launching soon. They wanted something simple and direct that would describe their services in a way that was fun and easy-to-understand. This is the first in a series of several animations I’ll be making for their clients, as well as their…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2a8TRSgzZY&feature=player_embedded] Even if they don’t experience it themselves, everyone who works freelance knows the woes of the provider / client relationship. This video shows just how ridiculous it can sometimes be. Just watching this video gives you a pretty good idea of some of the ways the freelancing industry works.
More thoughts on the book publishing industry from our pals at First Second Books.