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haha, i'm being a little overly facetious, but it's true that dealing with the actual industry part and odd demands from readers have contributed to the dislike. incidentally i just left an entire platform because it wasn't worth dealing with the negativity from it anymore. kind of a wake-up call an…
i actively dislike drawing, so i can relate on a more extreme scale lol. it's the end product and the way people can experience my stories that makes me stick with it. the thing with webcomics is that for solo creators especially, they're rarely going to be that person's aesthetic peak. even peopl…
they're working on an official server right now, actually. soon~ https://forums.tapas.io/t/tapastry-summer-updates-2021/62260
i'm disappointed no one else has simply said "the fact that they win and the audience is rooting for them." so i guess i'll be the first to do that
the protagonist of lucid memories has a close friend who's trans, a major character and just an absolute delight x)
it helps make your comic a part of people's weekly/bi-weekly (etc.) routine. some people do ask about update schedules if none is specified in the description or none is apparent from the previous uploads. kind of a psychological thing where it can help people grow more attachment to your series. o…
i think it largely comes down to thinking outside the box (or the plot) and giving characters traits and quirks that don't just serve the story's progression. two things i've found incredibly helpful are, 1) knowing what the character's voice actually sounds like, maybe based on a song, random you…
i love my villain MCs to death, and i absolutely recommend writing this point of view to anyone who thinks they'd enjoy it. there's so much you can do with it, from over-the-top comedy with no morals whatsoever, to really deep character studies that evoke a ton of complex emotions within the readers…
my bunny girl is getting ready for a speggtacular easter show~ [image]
I'm not well-versed in the novels department (neither specifically on Tapas nor in general), but I'd like to add my 2 cents from the comic perspective because I'm absolutely seeing a similar issue there too. A huge "problem" with dialogue in particular is that a lot of people don't write how peop…
I have a Discord that's open to everyone with one channel exclusive to patrons. Most of the time I post real-time updates while I'm working on new episodes, and then there's also early/exclusive access to concept art, random memes and spoilers, and just general life updates and behind-the-scenes ram…
that was fun~ [image]
Interesting topic for me. I'm staunchly indie and have rejected several "chances" pretty much because I would rather be struggling the way I am right now than be unhappy with what my work ends up becoming in the hands of a company (or alternatively, under the pressure of forced/rushed weekly release…
not sure I'm into specific tropes so much as I am into ship dynamics. Personally I just like it when it's clear who's gonna end up with who and when there's actual progression and chemistry. Bonus points if the getting together isn't the conclusion of the story but instead we get to see the relation…
Hard to say. Spent my entire life building up to it, so I'll put it into a very rough timeline instead: I'm 27 now and have been posting creative projects/making actual content ever since I was about 16, with varying degrees of success. (I'd already been writing and designing characters since ag…
My comic's my full-time gig as an indie creator (as in, not as a premium creator who gets paid by a specific platform). I wouldn't even know where to begin if I were to talk about how much more there is to it than the writing and drawing part, and how unlikely it is to ever even get to that point ha…
In no particular order, some favorites that immediately come to mind: August (Lucid Memories) by @meganebii Dim (There's No Such Thing As Jason I.T.) by @phen Locust (Death's Disciple) by @starry-sea Fiona (I Wish I Were You) by @beta1042 All fantastic characters with great designs and nua…
Assuming this is still open, throwing in a series I love! I adore its black and white aesthetic, mixture of drama and comedy, and character design. There's also quite a bit of content out already, so it's pretty binge-able for new readers -w-
Throwing mine in here too, maybe it helps - I know I was looking at other pages a lot before starting mine haha.
If there's something that catches my eye, I always start by checking out the latest update. I'm not concerned about spoilers or even immediately understanding what's going on because personally I'm looking for aesthetics, clear visuals and character dynamics I enjoy more than anything else. This m…
Webcomics as a whole aren't really one collective fandom that gets a lot of discussion spaces as far as I'm aware. When it comes to discussing your favorites, I feel like that specific comic's comment section or a dedicated community like a Discord server work best. There's the #webtwt hashtag on …
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Then I'm gonna go ahead and nominate @phen's There's No Such Thing As Jason - I.T. because I am so very, very hyped for chapter 18 starting next Monday. It's a truly mind-bending psychological drama with absolutely phenomenal art that I've been following for a few years now, and it's always high up …
YESSS. @ratique, would it be alright to suggest a comic that's conveniently returning from hiatus next week, or am I better off saving it for a potential round 2 of this thread? (There's plenty to choose from, but the comic I'm thinking of has been a favorite of mine for a very long time now haha)
Loving everything about this thread. I freaked out (in all the best ways possible haha) when I found myself on the Staff Picks and it got me wondering if there was a good way to recommend my friends and favorites. Needless to say, I'm stoked for the upcoming Community Picks. It's also great insigh…
YES. Partying hard right now, thank you guys so much for this. Also throwing in another request for a Supernatural genre option. It's my favorite to read and write ;w;
I've done interviews, podcasts, etc. through Skype and Discord before. They get the job done (I've been pretty happy with Discord, less so with Skype) but the overall quality can be pretty dependant on the connection quality on either side. There's probably better options, but whenever quality is …
My rule of thumb: don't give people what they want. People don't know what they want. Instead, give them something they didn't know they wanted until you created it.
Taking a bit of a break today, so let's get in responses and another review! @teasidesketches Thank you for the kind words, and kudos right back at you for all your forum contributions! I saw your praise threads and felt inspired to spread the love haha. I'm glad you enjoyed the feedback ^o^ R…