What kind of fan base do you want?

[infectedbloodcomics]

You are right, oversexualization is one of the problems with lesbian representation in comics (and media, in general). Another stupid trope is that lesbians can magically want to have sex or fall in love with men. Yeah, no way, thank you. Or that lesbians are crazy psychopaths. And don't get me started on lesbian characters always having to die at some point. Etc. Etc. Etc.

[indagold]

I'm talking about the crazy rule 34 like incest/pedophilia/rape/bestiality. Weird shit you don't want to see. Porn is inevitable anyway, just for the love of god I don't want to see that type of porn.

[Zetsubonii]

How would you go about writing them then? :U Like as a general basis for lesbian characters? :U

[ryoko]

You've already got a great start with subscribers and people commenting. Just keep up the good work! ^_^

[VermillionWorks]

I was just thinking, what kind of fan base do you want?

Uh....

[ptrcksnntt]

So it's kind of funny, I've thought about this a lot?

I was kind of an awkward guy as a kid, and making friends online was part of how I got myself together and grew into a decent, if nerdy, adult. A lot of my fondest young memories are of the forums of a particular webcomic where I made friends that are still a big part of my life today.

Part of what really excites me about my comic eventually gaining a broader readership is a chance to prompt a community like that myself, some little ecosystem of art and storytelling and general chat. Ideally I want theory-prone readers that get to know each other over my work.
Of course tumblr replaced forums for the most part so that may never happen anyway but hey, worth a shot.

[Zetsubonii]

Yes, definately, yes ._.

[mappypaint]

Is it common? :/ I mean, I never really thought about this concept and it's actually kind of intimidating and scary ^^"

Check this thread for some of the experiences of other people. Sometimes there will be annoying readers, although some of the experiences aren't from tapastic. I think it will be more common if your subscriber base is big, that's why I don't want to have a big subscriber base.

[heraclus]

I want idiots who will give me money xd , i want crazy ppl who want to kidnap me. hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JKNNKL]

...omg....what is this

[infectedbloodcomics]

Well, studying and avoiding those cliches would be a great start! And then, I guess you can simply do as other authors do whenever they are not familiar with a specific category of humans - ask one or more representatives of that category what they think about your character ideas and stolines, before launching yourself into drawing. Guaranteed, not all lesbians will have the same thoughts/perceptions about what being a lesbian means, but what else can you do, other than your own good homework?

One thing I would avoid, although it's apparently very popular is writing characters who "happen to be" female/males/gay/straight/Asian/Black/younameit. I think it's utter bullshit and very bland. If you are aiming for characters' depth, you have to keep in mind that sex, sexuality and race are at the very core of any human being, and if you just want to write them in the void, chances are you'll end up with ethereal junk.

[cleo_san]

Easy to answer: I want a fanbase for Remember which has fun reading and enjoys the story! =)

Of course, fantasy is not everyone's pair of shoes and the first pages are very old and so not my standard anymore, but I hope people will have fun reading =)

That's the most important thing for me ^^

[heraclus]

I am kidding obviously... life without humor is food without taste my friend.

[ChristodeBoyet]

I would say I want a fanbase who can relate to my characters, if they do, that would make me happy. I have a lot of foreshadowing in my story, so theorists are fun too. While some i've pointed out (evil laugh) that's only because i've got more hints behind what i've pointed out. It's what I would call a three-layered cake, if they eat it i'm hoping they enjoy it. Shipping! Yes, do it! On the low I ship my own characters, even if they have a romantic interest in the story (Veltak & Calatros, now kiss <3). In general though, I want a fanbase that enjoys the world i'm creating. I've already gotten some who have brought up good questions and oh how I love those questions they make my day.

(Boo yah! This thread has now been revived)

[fuyudust]

I'll make it short, a RICH one.

[Zaboem]

I released Alien Fiction with a Creative Commons license. My hope is that some day people will discover something they can use within it, take it, and make it their own.

[joannekwan]

GREAT answer!

[AVXP]

I'd like some collectors who want to own everything associated with the franchise. merch, the calendar, the specials, etc...

BUYERS. yep, those that like it enough to $upport.

What's a Shipper, anyways?

[arushiangelica]

One that exists. lol

[DiegoPalacios]

Shippers are people that are rooting for fictional romance to happen.
For more details you can check this link.

Shipping - TV Tropes