Articles For Cartoonists and Gagwriters
Create Print-On-Demand Cartoon Calendars
Each new year this creates a new opportunity for cartoonists.
A.I.- A Threat to Cartoonists?
Programs like Chat GPT can produce cartoon drawings or write gags in a matter of seconds. However, the program does make serious mistakes and is still a long way from being able to replace human creativity. In this article I demonstrated the problems the program had in trying to create a cartoon for me. Currently I view A.I. as a tool we can use to simplify our work, but it is not a threat to our livelihood. It is still useful for providing factual data, research and how-to instructions.
How To Write Comic Book Stories For Young Children
Here is an article written by Chat GPT which gives practical suggestions on how to write comic book stories which children will enjoy.
How Do Cartoons Help With Advertising Sales?
When cartoonists are trying to convince prospects to use their cartoons, here is an article they can show those prospects to help convince them of the value of cartoons. Publishers need to sell ads to make an income, and this article describes how cartoons can help them do so.
Do Cartoons Help Magazine Circulation?
Here is another article which cartoonists can show to magazine publishers when trying to convince them to use their cartoons. This article demonstrates the ways cartoons increase reader interest in publications which can lead to a larger subscription base.
Cartooning Opportunities at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
This article discusses why the NEA supports cartoonists, outlines various grant programs for cartoonists and gives steps on how to apply.
Additional Markets for Gagwriters
Writing gags for magazine cartoons is only one way for gagwriters to monetize their sense of humor. This article discusses some of the other places humorous writers can sell their work.
Can cartoons boost name recognition for companies?
Cartoons can significantly boost name recognition for companies, and they are often used as part of marketing strategies to engage audiences in creative and memorable ways.
Try Negotiating First Publication Rights
People often ask me about the rights they sell to publishers. Here are my views on the sale of first publication rights.
How To Start Your Own Greeting Card Company
Step by step suggestions for starting this type of business.
Using Paypal to Sell Your Stock Cartoons
Step by step instructions for selling stock cartoons similar to the way they are sold on cartoonstock.