AgentG

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Germany

Always bored, never boring.

 Oct 7, '19
What makes artists quit?
Art | Comics

I would imagine depression and life problems play a major role here. It's hindered me many times. But I'm currently homeless and I'm still working my arse off, sitting at my local bar with my laptop and writing and drawing like there's no tomorrow. For me, it's the only thing that keeps me going. …
Oct 5, '19
What makes artists quit?
Art | Comics

Honestly, I think it's burn-out. From what I've experienced personally, it can stem from various things Not getting recognition: fans that leave comments besides hearts, single digit views and likes Obsessively thinking about it and working on it daily (I think this is number #1 problem) And …
Oct 3, '19
Feeling... not valuable? Struggling with nobody wanting what you have to offer
Off Topic

Before I say anything else let me say this: the wall you're hitting is part of the process for anybody who doesn't have personal connections to someone in the industry who can make stuff happen. Also, it doesn't mean that your stories lack merit or aren't interesting, there are a thousand things goi…
Oct 3, '19
Tapas and Black and White comics
Off Topic

Sounds like you lost the reason why you draw and write stories anyways. I know why I draw and write mine, that's good enough for me. I'm not just some entertainer, I am my own adventure.
Sep 26, '19
How you deal with low results? (comics/novels)
Art | Comics

At that point, there are really only two things you can do to really deal with it. Either, you look at your marketing strategy, Ask yourself questions in regards to how you're trying to get people to read your comic/novel. Who will enjoy my comic/novel? How old are they? What else do they enjoy…
Sep 1, '19
Post the Latest Thing You Drew
Art | Comics

An audience with the king [image]
Sep 1, '19
Post the Latest Thing You Drew
Art | Comics

Here's a quick sketch I did earlier from a page of the manga Happiness. I'm studying his art style and want to make it as good as his before I commit to making a series here on Tapas.. (Sorry for the low quality) [image]
Jan 27, '19
Is drawing fanart the only way to become a popular artist?
Art | Comics

Hi, so I am on tapas, instagram, and youtube and I want to be known for my art one day. I don't need to be uber famous or anything, but I want to have at least something. I was thinking about starting a cute yaoi series with short stories. However, I worry a lot though. Here's the thing. I HAAAAAATE…
Jan 23, '19
What are you struggling with right now?
Questions

Well, many things actually. Troubles with university, idk how to solve them. Due to gas prices, I can't afford to drive a car since this year. Overall bored to live here, apart from drinking, there is absolutely nothing to do here. But I don't have money to move to the big city, I'll have them onl…
Jan 21, '19
Things you can do to improve engagement to your webcomic?
Art | Comics

^ Views should come back up once you start positing consistently/often and people know you're back and thus will check for new updates :blush: Other things to try: promote on other social media. I always share that I've posted a new episode to my instagram, and my webcomic link is my highest clicked s…
Jan 14, '19
BLIND DATE WITH AN UNDER 250 SUB COMIC (Gifting Ink - March 2019 - P3 CLOSED)
Promotions

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***** If you're here to recommend a comic to be featured, post it in this thread instead: An alternative is to PM me! Do NOT post here as I would like to keep this thread small. The bigger the thread, the less promoting gets done. ***** Welcome! ***** The main focus of…
Dec 26, '18
I know it's not something to ask... but let me ask about financial stuff
Questions

Hi, I've been doing comics full time for a few years now and I can honestly say I don't know anybody earning a living off of ad revenue in 2018. It's different for everybody, so I can only really share what works for me and how I've managed for the past few years and a few things that seem to be c…