Designing an effective cover
Episode description
Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! Dave talks about his new Kickstarter for Sheldon!
We hear about need-to-know features when it comes to the cover design of your graphic novel. FOLLOWING this, Brad and Dave go into their thoughts about buying ads as a way to boost interest in your work.
BUT FIRST, the guys bust their guts over birds, squirrels, and Brad’s Honeymoon.
Show notes
- 00:00 — Birds, Squirrels, and Vacations
- 08:12 — Dave’s Kickstarter 101
- 18:20 — Guidance with cover design
- 41:42 — Stretch Break!
- 42:33 — Buying ads or no?
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.