Presentation by Heidi Black and Becca Hillburn about self publishing, specifically aimed at preparing comics for publishing. Basic tutorial on how to use InDesign to set up a document, printing and assembling comics yourself, and finding a printer willing to work with small orders.
Introduction to the Artist Alley- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
An improved version of a prevention previously uploaded, includes new slides and new images. Presented by Becca Hillburn and Heidi Black at Mechacon 2014.
Introduction to Alcohol Based Markers- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
A panel on alcohol based, professional quality markers (like Copic, Prismacolor, Letraset) that introduces commonly available brands and alternatives, techniques, and accessories. Presented at Mechacon 2014 by Heidi Black and Becca Hillburn. Introduction image courtesy of Heidi Black.
Originally presented at LouisiANIME, Becca Hillburn and Heidi Black go over the basics of watercolor materials and techniques. Included several live demonstrations, as well as an opportunity for the audience to play around with the materials supplied.
Introduction to Watercolor- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
A panel on watercolor presented at Mechacon 2014. Much improved from past watercolor panels, this presentation includes new artwork, new examples, and new slides.
One of three convention panels Rascals Rogues and Dames produced for Anime South East. This presentation was created by Heidi Black, and presented by Heidi Black and Becca Hillburn.
In a perfect world, if you were to ask”What does it cost to print 1,000 magazines, 5,000 magazines, 10,000 magazines, etc…?” you would get a quick answer, but unfortunately, it’s not that simple. There are many costs associated with printing a magazine, and it’s important for publishers to be familiar with the factors that affect these costs to avoid being taken advantage of and ensure that they are securing the best deal possible from their printer. Here David Reimherr, Vice President of Sales for Shweiki, breaks down the factors that determine printing costs in a must-watch webinar.
Introduction to the Artist Alley- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
An improved version of a prevention previously uploaded, includes new slides and new images. Presented by Becca Hillburn and Heidi Black at Mechacon 2014.
Introduction to Alcohol Based Markers- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
A panel on alcohol based, professional quality markers (like Copic, Prismacolor, Letraset) that introduces commonly available brands and alternatives, techniques, and accessories. Presented at Mechacon 2014 by Heidi Black and Becca Hillburn. Introduction image courtesy of Heidi Black.
Originally presented at LouisiANIME, Becca Hillburn and Heidi Black go over the basics of watercolor materials and techniques. Included several live demonstrations, as well as an opportunity for the audience to play around with the materials supplied.
Introduction to Watercolor- Presented at Mechacon 2014Becca Hillburn
A panel on watercolor presented at Mechacon 2014. Much improved from past watercolor panels, this presentation includes new artwork, new examples, and new slides.
One of three convention panels Rascals Rogues and Dames produced for Anime South East. This presentation was created by Heidi Black, and presented by Heidi Black and Becca Hillburn.
In a perfect world, if you were to ask”What does it cost to print 1,000 magazines, 5,000 magazines, 10,000 magazines, etc…?” you would get a quick answer, but unfortunately, it’s not that simple. There are many costs associated with printing a magazine, and it’s important for publishers to be familiar with the factors that affect these costs to avoid being taken advantage of and ensure that they are securing the best deal possible from their printer. Here David Reimherr, Vice President of Sales for Shweiki, breaks down the factors that determine printing costs in a must-watch webinar.
During this interactive workshop, your book’s cover design is brought into focus with support from award-winning design talent. Learn the principles for covers designs that get attention, along with tips on how to avoid common cover design mistakes.
Course highlights include supportive feedback on a specific cover design of your choice and ideas for improvement.
Book cover design course by Shannon Bodie of BookWise Design, includes details on how to assure your book cover design has strong impact and works for your target audience.
Learn what goes into creating professional-looking books! Join India Amos, Managing Editor of Print and Digital Production at CN Times Books, and Allan Lieberman, Special Projects Manager, Data Conversion Laboratory, Inc., on Monday, June 30th, at 1:00pm EDT to discover what you need to know about production and design.
Whether you are publishing in print, digital, or both, this webinar will help you determine what choices you need to make for your book. We’ll cover:
• Fonts – what works?
• Paper stock, cost, and quality
• eBook conversion
• Print-on-Demand
• Cover design
• Proofing and galleys
By the end of this webinar, you should have the information you need to make informed choices about how your book will look on different ebook readers and on bookshelves.
Covers that connect: Book covers are crucial to book sales, but what makes a "good" cover design? How can you work with a designer to make sure you get the right cover for your book? Discover insider secrets from an award-winning book cover designer. You'll learn universal principles and tips that work on all genres, as well as common design mistakes that will kill book sales.
Shannon Bodie has worked in the publishing industry for over 20 years. She has enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the industry as a speaker, consultant and design judge for the past 15 years.
Creating a book publishing online and in printDanica Winters
Ever wonder what you can expect as a new author? Wonder what the real numbers are? Click through to find out the advantages and disadvantages of different types of publishing houses (and learn a few trade secrets)!
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
2. So you made a comic
And you thought maybe you could sell some
copies
Or perhaps you just wanted to give one to a
friend
Either way, you want to make your comic into a
book
3. If you have adobe in design
Then this isn't going to be too hard
STEP 1: SCAN ALL OF YOUR COMIC
PAGES. UNLESS THEY'RE ALREADY
DIGITAL. THEN YOU'RE ALL SET.
4. Step 2
Size all of your pages to the same size in your
graphics program.
Generally, most mini-comics are letter size
paper folded in half, so you want your comic
pages to be about 8 inches tall by 5 inches
wide at 300 dpi, or some close semblance
6. Step 4
Create a master page (this will make your life so much
easier!)
Use the placeholder box tool to create boxes the size
of your comic pages on your masters.
Make sure to apply your master to your pages
7. Step 5Place your pages (in order) into the document.
They should fit nicely in the boxes you made.
Scale the images to fit proportionately if
necessary
8. Step 5
When all the images are
placed and sized
correctly, its time to print!
Go to file -> print booklet
9. Step 6
In the print booklet dialogue, choose “print
settings” (at the bottom)
Set the printer to “postscript file”
Under setup, choose the landscape orientation
10. Step 7
And print!
This will save a file to your computer that is a .ps
file.
Use acrobat distiller to make it into a pdf file
11. printing
Printing can be done on a home printer or at places
like office max or kinkos.
Home printers allow for you to be in control of each
page and is better for figuring out how to put together
a book, but is also more expensive and the quality
may not be as high
Stores with printing services sometimes have helpful
staff that can correctly print your comic, but
sometimes have people who do not know what they
are doing and will mess your work up. Black and
white copies can be as little as 10 cents at some
stores, color copies can run as expensive as $1.50
12. Add a nice cover
Adding a cover makes the whole comic come
together.
Then, its time for stapling and folding your comics.
13. Staple!
Folding your comics in half lets you know where to
staple
Use a long-arm stapler (available at office supply
stores for around $20)
14. Professional printing services
Ka-blam, comixpress, createspace, lightning press, lulu, ra
direct,
local print shops
Can print hard cover and perfect bound
Generally print at larger volumes, the larger the order the
cheaper each book
Need .pdf file (made in in design or illustrator)
Can print in color or black and white, some offer special
services
15. Professional printing services
Turnaround times are much slower (plan several months in
advance)
Some offer proof services or professional review services,
others will print all of your mistakes
Have specific bleed and formatting requirements
Can be expensive & often have a lot of stock
16. Createspace
Owned and Operated by Amazon
You submit your files to their website in PDF form, once they
approve your submission, you can view a digital proof or order
a physical proof.
Additional copies of Proof (like to members of a group) require
submitting a 'change' to CreateSpace (usually just resubmitting
your document), and will take 24 hours to approve.
Only offer perfectbound printing, can't order hardbound
Offer the option to buy as few copies as you'd like, but this
means individual copies are more expensive on your end
Books can be sold and distributed via Amazon and Kindle, but
your cut will be small
Books created through Createspace already come with an
ISBN.
17. Ka-Blam
Very slow turnaround (six weeks)
Digital proof is available, but not a physical proof
Very much mixed experiences
Offer both perfect bound and saddle stitched
Can get discount on order if you allow them to place their ad
on the back cover
Offer both Black + white and color, including a mix (like color
cover, black + white interior)
18. Distributing your Comics
Self publishing requires self promotion!
Sell your comics at conventions via a dealer's table or an artist
alley table
Contact local stores like book and comic shops to see if they'd
be willing to purchase books wholesale or offer consignment
Contact local libraries and schools to see if they'd be
interested in purchasing copies
Open an online shop (Etsy, Store Envy, Ebay, or your own)
Make sure people know about your book! Contact pertinent
blogs and request guest posts, write up tutorials that feature
techniques used in your comic, give panels at conventions
about self publishing~!
Contact sites to review your comic, you will probably have to
provide a copy for free.