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The Modern, Modern Tales

Sat, 12/31/2005 - 18:15 — timdemeter

So by now I assume most have seen the announcements regarding Modern Tales, that being Eric Burns editing the original MT site and the whole not just for subscribers thing.

As an MT creator myself I'm not going to say too much because you, dear forumite, would not me remiss in accusing me of simply towing the company line, but there's a lot to talk about methinks, and that's my gig here, so what do ya'll think?


Modern Tales Will be Free!

Sat, 12/31/2005 - 15:53 — joeymanley
In 2006, webcomics portal Modern Tales will change its business model drastically, offering 80% of the site's featured webcomic series to readers for free. In addition, the site will publish three or four times more series than there are now.

Comixpedia on IRC?

Sat, 12/31/2005 - 14:01 — Fenris

I've tried to get something like this going a few times before, but it seems that many creators fear IRC. I do like the idea of a place where creators can gather and talk freely in a form more dynamic than simple forums. Often, these channels can devolve into rather silly places, but with strong moderation, that can be kept to a minimum.

So has there been any thought put towards creating a Comixpedia channel on an IRC network?


December 30th

Changes At The Topato Empire?

Sat, 12/31/2005 - 00:52 — Jack
Jeff Rowland ponders changes to his webcomic WIGU for 2006. Is OverCompensating really more popular than WIGU now? I like them both for the record.

New Comixpedia Column - Checkerboard Nightmare

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 23:25 — xerexes
Kristofer Straub returns to the pages of Comixpedia with a new column based o­n his long-running Checkerboard Nightmare webcomic.  As always, Chex and crew will be taking aim at the state of webcomics, and making you laugh while making you think.  This month's installment was so topical that we couldn't wait until the rest of the issue hits to bring it to you.  So here it is.

What you can do with your webcomics, you can do with others

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 23:14 — Altercator

I've been thinking. Considering displaying webcomics, podcasting video and all other things people do online and give them for free to their audience (of course, the audience would have to buy printed collected editions or DVDs), is it possible to do the same for ther mediums? Like podcasting your animated series, publishing your serial novels online and so on.

The Internet allows any medium to be distributed without the corporate red tape, censorship or executive interference. It also allows lots of creative freedom to the artists, writers, storytellers and so on. And seeing podcast sites ranging from DigitalLifeTV featuring former TechTv alumnis, to Pure Pwnage as well as Homestar Runner & Red vs Blue, such possibilites are endless. Can you imagine the creators of Lost or 24 podcasting their shows online instead of showing them on TV, both network and cable?

Internet is perfect for serial storytelling in any medium. We can download every chapter or episodes every day, week, or month (preferably three days weekly). Then, when one arc is finished, we can sell the complete arc in print or disc or iPods or PSPs or mobiles. There are services such as Lulu.com or Comixpress to do for comics. If there are similiar services for DVDs of podcasted serials, please give a link or two.

What do you think?


Advertising Networks

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 22:53 — xerexes

I asked on the old forums about advertising networks and which ones were the best:

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I still use blogads here which has a different format and which seems to be growing in popularity this year on Comixpedia (it's caught up to the banners I think at this point). On Blog Ads what do you think about the image/text combo - just different or better?

For regular banner ads I think Keen is using Burstnet and several Dumbrellistas are using Indie Media. I think Blank Label is doing it inhouse at this point. Anyone else worth thinking about?

I've used Google ads too but never made much back from them (nor gotten much traffic here from advertising on them elsewhere).

Manley has his http://www.openadnetwork.com/ but so far it's not generally available (or is it? that site is just a picture right now).

KrazyKow mentioned:

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Fastclick is the one of the best, IMO. They actually pay on time, which is more than can be said for some of the big names out there. Pretty good fill rate too, about 90% of my pageviews get a paying banner.

And Coz mentioned:

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One of the other companies we were contacted by and did a test run with was http://www.adservingnetwork.com/ - they were really nice folks, but most of the ads were things about home loans, etc. etc.

Since then D.J.Coffman also posted this A-Z of Ad Programs in his $ blog which is helpful info.

So is anyone interested in talking the pros and cons of experiences with ads and stuff? What's worked best for you?


Outsourcing to an artist from another country

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 22:52 — Altercator

You've found your perfect artist to do your webcomic. However, s/he lives on the other side of the globe, like say Singapore. So, how would you handle outsourcing to this artist from another country?


Eric Burns named the new editor of Modern Tales

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 18:08 — Websnark.com
Eric Burns, the creator and co-writer of Websnark as well as the writer of Gossamer Commons and The Adventures of Brigadier General John Stark, has been named the new editor of Modern Tales, taking over from Joey Manley at the webcomics collective. Manley will continue as owner and publisher of Modern Tales.

Ka-blam POD Blog

Fri, 12/30/2005 - 16:18 — GiantPanda
Ever wonder what it takes to set up a print-on-demand business? Webcomic publisher 01comics has a blog detailing the ongoing troubles and tribulations of setting up their POD business Ka-Blam.