Distribution
So you’ve printed a whole bunch of copies of your comic (or at least have a plan for printing it). Now it’s finally time to start getting the book into people’s hands!
There are many means of distributing your books, whether it be through comic shops, conventions or direct shipping to buyers.
Some creators attempt all of these approaches while others choose to focus on a single one.
By the end of this chapter I hope you’ll be a bit more knowledgeable about the work required to distribute your comics and will be able to make smarter decisions about which methods you’ll want to take.
This chapter will be focused on distribution of physical copies of your books. If you’re looking for information about digital distribution platforms, check out the section in the publishing chapter of the guide.
Table of Contents
Intro
Before You Start
Writing
- Overview
- It All Starts With An Idea
- Thought Dumping
- Outlining
- World Building
- Characters
- Writing Scenes
- Breaking Scenes Down
- Scripts
- Dialogue
- Revision
- Choosing A Title
- Writer's Block
Hiring A Team
- Overview
- Sorting Out Your Budget
- Writing A Solicitation
- Where To Find Your Team
- What Makes A Good Partner
- Contracts
Drawing
Colouring
Lettering
- Overview
- General Tips
- Standard Black vs Rich Black
- Choosing A Font
- Font Types
- When To Bold Text
- Sound Effects
Marketing
Publishing
Printing
- Overview
- Getting Print Ready Files
- Offset vs Digital Printers
- Why Page Count Matters
- Book Formats And Binding Types
- How Many Copies To Print
- Aesthetics
- Tips For Saving Money
- Printer Comparison Table