Bootstrapping Your First Comic with Paul Rashid MD

Tyler interviews Dr. Paul Rasheed, a board-certified psychiatrist, self-help author, filmmaker, and comic book creator. They discuss Rashid’s current Kickstarter project, ‘Bootstrapped: How to Make and Kickstart Your First Comic,’ and delve into his intriguing journey from fan and retailer into into comic book creator.

Highlights of This Session Include:

Paul’s comic book “origin” story, from first becoming a collector to giving away over 1,000 comics from his collection.
Challenges first time creators face when trying to learn the intricate process of creating a comic.
The significance of mental health for creatives and some practical tips for maintaining your mental well-being.
Plus: The trick he learned in medical school that helps Paul learn anything (including comics and crowdfunding) fast!

Today’s Session is Brought to You by…

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Today’s Featured Guest:

Paul Rashid MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, self-help author, film-maker, and comic book creator.

His work includes the political parody comic Prez vs Prez, Red Ram, and the documentary “The Comic Collector: A Journey of Letting Go.” He’s currently on Kickstarter with a book called “Bootstrapped! How to Make & Kickstart Your First Comic”.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:

BOOTSTRAPPED! How to Make & Kickstart YOUR 1st Comic Book!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicbookcollector/bootstrapped-how-to-make-and-kickstart-your-1st-comic-book?ref=creator_tab

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicbookcollector/bootstrapped-how-to-make-and-kickstart-your-1st-comic-book?secret_reward_token=6b39d1cc

Exclusive link to watch Paul’s Comic Book
Documentary:
https://vimeo.com/380334235/3e830330f5

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