How much should you charge when pricing comics? While conventional wisdom suggests that creators should charge the going rate (around $4 US) it is very possible sell your creator owned and independent comics for a lot more than that. In this session, Tyler shares 9 strategies that will let you charge way more than just a few bucks for your books, and still have fans happy to buy from you.

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Author, podcaster and crowdfunding expert Salvador Briggman returns to the ComixLaunch Podcast to discuss the state of the Kickstarter platform.

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Richard Bliss, host of Funding the Dream, the longest running Kickstarter podcast stops by for a great crowdfunding conversation with Tyler James.

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After pouring years into creating his first graphic novel which is finally about to be complete, creator Zach Block is now looking for a little guidance on how to proceed with getting it launched to the world. Sit in on this final coaching call with Zach and Tyler as they walk through what happens after your book is finished.

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Veteran comic artist Michael Pennick is finally ready to step out on his own to build an audience for his creator-owned worked. But he's a bit overwhelmed and confused about which crowdfunding platform is right for him, so Tyler gives him some guidance in this week's coaching session.

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As creators, we face no shortage of obstacles and challenges along the way to achieving or goals. However, often many of these roadblocks are of our own creation, and if we're not careful, we just might become the biggest thing standing in the way of our own success. In this session, Tyler helps new creator Dwayne Green sort through the many things standing in the way of his dreams and helps him forge a clearer path toward moving his creative business forward.

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Timing is everything, right? Well, let's talk about it! In this coaching session, professional writer S.K. Malveaux asks about the best time to launch a Kickstarter, and gets support on the way towards her next launch.

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Tyler coaches Dust Bunny Mafia creator Bret Juliano on how to strategically choose the right project for his first Kickstarter launch.

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Listen in on a real coaching call, where Tyler helps writer Stephen Fisher figure out the next steps to putting together a creative team and bring his first comic book idea to life. Plus: The #comichelpinghand hashtag going on Twitter and details about new coaching program for creators.

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When planning your launch, you might find yourself wondering what percentage of backers will choose physical rewards and how many will go the digital route? You also might be surprised when some choose no reward at all. In this session, Tyler dives deep into the numbers to help you know what you might expect for a backer distribution the next time you launch.

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