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What is Success?
kouter01
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Hey all,
This is a question for any Indie publishers, or just Indie buffs out there:-
I think indie comics and indie products in general are largely labors of love that usually shine because of the effort and detail put into them. That being said, its a tough market out there and only a small piece of the pie will ever go to the indie publisher.
My question is for the Indie publishers out there: What is success for you? Is it crossing the line into mainstream? Breaking even? Just producing a quality product?
What keeps you up at 4am every night pounding away at your craft and when do you ease back and say, "Yes!" I've done it.
What is the "it" for you?
~K
This is a question for any Indie publishers, or just Indie buffs out there:-
I think indie comics and indie products in general are largely labors of love that usually shine because of the effort and detail put into them. That being said, its a tough market out there and only a small piece of the pie will ever go to the indie publisher.
My question is for the Indie publishers out there: What is success for you? Is it crossing the line into mainstream? Breaking even? Just producing a quality product?
What keeps you up at 4am every night pounding away at your craft and when do you ease back and say, "Yes!" I've done it.
What is the "it" for you?
~K
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That and not bankrupting myself.
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Getting people to notice your work, getting a following. If people have heard of you, it will always be much easier in the future to get those contracts with the big names.
As such, it all comes back to money. You don't have a salary or stable job. You get paid and live off what you sell in the indy world. If you are dumpster diving for food, you are failing. If you can maintain or improve your standard of living, that, to me, is a success. You don't have to make millions or something ridiculous, but if it's not a viable way to make money, it's a failure.
And I know there are starving artists and other stereotypes for creative pursuits, but my definition of success comes down to being able to make a living doing it.
there is basically no fucking money in comics
even the best and highest paid writer in the comics industry probably ain't riding around in a dodge viper with platinum rims on his way to fuck and kill a stripper
if you're doing what you want to do, and make a little money on the side
you've done it
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Morrison does have those swank Armani suits though. And Mike Allred has a bitchin' house.
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However, hearing from fans definitely makes a big difference. I good review or comment by someone who enjoyed your creation really gives you a feeling of accomplishment.
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I hear it's when you don't have three pages of people saying "oh god, this is the worst thing I have ever read and I feel bad for even getting it free" (hint: not you "Contract" chaps)
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Or sign of being deluded.
Well, there is that...
I guess having the confidence to ignore the naysayers whilst cashing fat checks?
Do your thing. If people like it, sweet! Maybe you even make a buck or 2. If they don't like it, find out why and try to do better next time.
That is all the success you should ever need. Everything else is icing.
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Thats awesome!
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