Express Course: How to Succeed with Creator-Owned Comics
$29.99
It’s very difficult to create and publish your own comics. But for many creators, owning their creations is essential to them. That doesn’t mean that you can’t get a publishing deal. In this Express course, you’ll get a handle on how creator-owned and creator-driven publishing works and how to make it work for you.
Maybe you can have your cake and eat it, too. Or at least have your comic and get it published, too. For many creators, giving up ownership or total control over their creations is a non-starter. But there are publishing allies out there who will publish creator-owned comics.
The five lessons bundled here are taught by comics business consultant and attorney, Gamal Hennessy and shine a light on how to retain your rights and still find a good publishing partner. You’ll learn about what Creator Driven Publishing is and how it works. You’ll get an understanding of Creator-Owned Agreements and contracts, how to pitch your creator-owned comic, as well as what Literary Agents can do for you and the power of the licensing potential. All of this is geared towards giving you control over your own work.
You’ll get:
- What Creator Driven Publishing is all about
- Tips and Trade secrets
- Terminology
- Publishing Partners
- Introduction to Literary Agents and what they do
- A top-level look at licensing potential for your work
Content
Course Content
Instructor
Gamal Hennessy, Esq. is an entertainment transactions attorney specializing in comic book publishing and IP licensing. He began his career as the general counsel for the anime company Central Park Media before moving to Marvel Comics to become their International Publishing Manager. After Marvel, he set up Creative Contract Consulting to help independent creators and publishers protect their rights and revenue. Gamal is the author of The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing, and The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing, and the co-founder of Comics Connection. All three projects help comic creators understand the comic book industry and develop profitable business models for their stories.
FAQs
I’m a total newbie, is that okay?
Of course that’s okay! Our Community Pro lessons are designed as done-in-one’s covering a topic completely for people new to the topic to people who’ve got quite a bit of experience. And if you ever run into a problem, just let us know at info@comicsexperience.com and we’ll address it.
Do I need to know a whole lot about comics?
Absolutely not.
Do I need to be a computer wiz for the class?
Nope.
What computer programs do I need for this course?
None! You’ll learn right inside our learning system!
Requirements
To enroll in a Comics Experience digital course, you will need:
- High-speed Internet access.
- A mind like a sponge!
