oooh yes this is a thread I might need.
Question related to .19:
When it comes to for example artworks you've made from your comic, say I just made a really nice artwork of the main character in my story, if I wanna show it to my followers should I post it on the wall or upload it as "comic art" in the comic itself? I've seen ppl upload "guest art" in between pages of their comics. I'd rather use the wall for that, what is the best way to go?
I'd post that to my wall instead of in a comic episode, however, some artist have also posted artwork underneath comic pages in a series episode, so that's an option too. As long as the comic itself isn't being interrupted (like for example, just the artwork is the episode) that should be fine.
Guest comics, imo, are fine posted in the comic series, especially if the guest comics center around your comic. It's related material as so it belongs. It also serves a purpose of entertaining readers while the series creator takes a break.
Hello! Uhm, I've recently returned to Tapastic after a 5 month hiatus/artblock/break/rest/thing.
& I have a question! C:
- Be engaged with your fans...... If someone subscribes, say thanks on their wall.
I didn't notice walls or this custom of subscription thankyous before my break /apologetic fidgeting/
How important do you think this is? Should I go through my existing subscribers and thank them? Or just start doing it from now on? I hope it didn't come across as distant before now! O u O;;;;
Also, thank you for putting this together! c:
It's not that important IMO. I don't do it myself, and I don't feel super special when creators I follow post that on my wall. BUT you might wanna consider doing it as a form of harmless self promotion. People who visit your readers' walls might see your thank you picture and decide to check out your series.
When it comes to appreciating your readers, though, it is more important to keep updating your comic and to reply to the comments that you get. ^^
Thanks Keii! n u n
As a reader I don't really mind either way but it's hard to guage what the general consensus is on such a practice. c:
I didn't think of it from a self-promotion point of view. /rubs chin
This looks like really great advice, I'll probably come back and reference this a lot but as a creator just starting out this should really help, thank you.
I'd also add that its helpful to have a reference for your characters and maybe a mood board for your series for personal use. I know it should be pretty obvious to have a reference but sometimes people forget (cough me) and a reference makes it easier, especially a full turnaround to draw the characters and also in case someone requests it for fan art. As for the mood board (which is a collage of images or anything else that inspired your comic) its good to look back to, in case you get stuck wondering why you are doing this.
Wow this was super informative and helpful! Thank you so much for posting this thread. As someone who is fairly new to tapastic (been here a couple weeks,) this makes me feel a lot better about some things and definitely will help me in the future!
Oh wow! So many things that are so useful and detailed. I'm going to use these as reference for my future interactions in the website. Thank you very much for sharing. 
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I've had an account here for a while but only just started using it and updating my comic here a month or so ago.
(I didn't even realise there were forums... 
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This is very helpful! Thank you for sharing!
This is really really helpful. Plus motivation right there after reading this. Thank you very much!!!
This is very helpful. I just joined not to long ago and I really want to do my best to make my comic series successful and to cater to all of my subscribers. 
I am newish to tapastic. That is, I've been subscribing and enjoying several comics and have been wondering if I could start my own. That being said, I don't know much about how things work here and all this info is awesome, but I still don't understand and could use some help.... I really like it here and I think I should probably develop my art further as I am going to college for graphic design. HELP?
@Souris , simply, just get started on creating something. Once you start, you can find new ways to get better at art.
One way to get better is developing your skill in the basics; that being anatomy, perspective, composition, and color theory.
Anatomy - look up references of people. Learn body-length relationships like the length of the arm compared to the leg and the body, etc. - The more tricks you have, the easier it is to draw. Keep practicing, no matter how long you draw.
Perspective - Learn about vanishing points, bird's eye view, worm's eye view, basic object composition, etc. Start drawing from real life objects and environments.
Composition - breaking down objects into simple shapes and understanding placement in panels to provide flow.
Color theory - experiment how some colors mix well with other colors.
What you should take from this is just start making stuff. The more you create, the better you will get. You can't see where you're going if you don't get started. For more on style and improvement:
