Tyler James

ComixLaunch

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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

Author

Tyler James

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Business

Podcast website

www.comixlaunch.com

Latest episode

May 10, 2026

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Episodes

25 Years in Comics and Just Getting Started with The Abominable Charles Christopher’s Karl Kerschl 11.07.2021

Karl Kerschl, the Eisner Award-winning Writer/Illustrator of The Abominable Charles Christopher, Gotham Academy and the fantasy adventure series ISOLA, joins Tyler for a wide-ranging interview about building a lasting career in comics, webcomics, crowdfunding, and a whole lot more.

Help Me Refine My Viral Contest Ideas! [D.P. Brown Mastermind Hotseat] 04.07.2021

Comics writer D.P. Brown is looking to expand his audience by using a viral contest... but he's never done one before and is looking for strategies to make it pop. A round table of comic creators guide D.P. on tools, strategies and best practices for audience building viral contests.

Why Aren’t More of My Backers Returning? [Rob Multari Mastermind Hotseat] 27.06.2021

Despite rocking his best Kickstarter launch ever, there was one metric that was really bothering Night Wolf creator Rob Multari... his returning backer rate? Was this a sign that something major was wrong with his launch? Or was this "problem" actually not a problem at all?

Will I Turn Off Past Backers by Launching Something Different? [Jaymie Dylan Mastermind Hotseat] 20.06.2021

Writer/artist Jaymie Dylan is concerned that her next Kickstarter project might be too different from her last one to bring her existing backers back for more. In this mastermind style session, the round table discusses personal branding and strategies for multi-talented, multi-interested creators can use to get their audience to follow them, regardless of what they're creating.

I’m Drowning in Creative Projects! [Ryan Claytor Mastermind Hotseat] 13.06.2021

Like many creators, Ryan Claytor has far more creative projects in the works than he can possibly complete. As a result, he's feeling less productive than he'd like. Know the feeling? Well, this group of creators certainly does, and in this mastermind style session, they'll provide Ryan some support for taking control of his project load.

Help Me Brainstorm for My First Anthology Launch! [George O’Connor Mastermind Hotseat] 06.06.2021

Writer George O'Connor is gearing up to launch his first big anthology project, Toddlerpocalypse, and is looking to brainstorm reward and campaign ideas to help take this launch to the stratosphere. A group of talented creators helps George unlock some brilliant ideas in this mastermind style session.

Creating Comics Crowdfunding Connections with Night Wolf’s Rob Multari 30.05.2021

Writer Rob Multari, and the founder and publisher of Lone Wolf Comics, best known for the Kickstarter funded ongoing series Night Wolf joins Tyler for a discussion about building genuine connections in the comic creator community and challenges serializing comics on Kickstarter.

Crowdfunding OGNs with The Deadliest Bouquet’s Erica Schultz 23.05.2021

Ringo-nominated comic book writer and editor Erica Schultz chats with Tyler about using crowdfunding to bring an all-new original graphic novel The Deadliest Bouquet to life on Kickstarter.

Orchestrating Overseas Kickstarter Fulfillment with Andrew Clemson of Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S. 16.05.2021

If you're an overseas creator stumped about how to deliver Kickstarter rewards to a primarily US based audience or simply want to get out of the Kickstarter reward packing and shipping game, this one is for you! Tyler chats with writer Andrew Clemson, creator of Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S., about how he is able to orchestrate comic book Kickstarter fulfillment from overseas.

Backerkit Marketing Review [BackerKit Revisited Part 2 of 4] 09.05.2021

Every month, Backerkit Marketing runs paid traffic for some of the biggest crowdfunding projects on the planet. In this episode, Tyler will tell you everything you need to know about this offering from Backerkit, including how Backerkit Marketing contributed to his biggest Kickstarter launch yet!

Does it Feel Like Crowdfunding is Easier for Everyone Else? 02.05.2021

Does it ever feel like crowdfunding is just easier for other people? Even if your launches are succeeding, why does it still feel like a massive struggle to get traction? Are you worried it will always be this way? In this session, Tyler will look at this common frustration for creators and share some ways to solve it once and for all.

5 New Keys to My Most-Funded Kickstarter Launch Ever 25.04.2021

Tyler's latest launch for the Counting, Colors & Cthulhu Board Book with Jason Ciaramella & Josh Janes is his biggest yet! In this session, he'll break down the five NEW things he's doing for this launch that are contributing to a new personal crowdfunding best!

Crowdfunding Cosmic Comics with SAVAGE SASQUANAUT’s Wes Hartman 18.04.2021

Award-winning comic book colorist and creator Wes Hartman joins Tyler for a discussion about serializing his "Bigfoot in space" series SAVAGE SASQUANAUT on Kickstarter!

BackerKit Launch Review [BackerKit Revisited Part 1 of 4] 11.04.2021

In this first of a four-part in-depth revisit of the Backerkit platform, Tyler shares how this company has evolved into much more than a crowdfunding survey management tool. This session focuses on BackerKit Launch, a tool that helps creators get their hottest leads to back early.

How to Get Social Proof (Even if You’re Just Starting Out!) 04.04.2021

Want prospective backers to believe your book is going to be great and that you'll be able to deliver on all your campaign promises? Then don't make them take your word for it! Instead show them some awesome social proof! In this episode, Tyler will show you how to get social proof for your project, even if you're a total newbie!

Making & Launching Comics at 7 Years Old with Owen Claytor 28.03.2021

ComixLaunch welcomes its youngest guest ever, 7 year old Owen Claytor, creator of Honk: A comics story about bullying, which successfully launched on Kickstarter with a little help from his father and fellow comic creator Ryan Claytor.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Kickstarter & Going All in On Your Creative Career with House of Fear’s James Powell 26.03.2021

Ten31 Publisher and creator of House of Fear James Powell joins Tyler for an honest discussion about the emotional rollercoaster ride creators face when going after their dreams. We'll discuss that self-doubt, fear of failure, or imposter syndrome, as well as many of the insights and breakthroughs James has had after leaving the day job to go all in on his creative pursuits.

Crowdfunding Your Epic with Mythica’s Matt Campbell 14.03.2021

Tyler chats with Colorado based comic writer & artist and the CEO of Actionline Studios, Matt Campbell about his Kickstarter funded epic thriller comic series, Mythica. Matt is a teacher of the visual arts and drops a ton of guidance and sage advice for young comic creators in this conversation.

Spin-offs, Expanded Universes & Crowdfunding with Charlie Stickney 07.03.2021

Charlie Stickney, co-creator of WHITE ASH, is back on Kickstarter this month with the first White Ash Spin-off series, GLARIEN. We'll discuss his latest campaigns explosive launch, and dive into a range of topics including evolving your product offerings to meet the changing Kickstarter market, investing in variant covers, as well as get an update on how things are going in his role as co-publishe...

How to Get the Project We Love Tag on Your Comic Book Kickstarter Project 28.02.2021

What's the secret to getting the "Project We Love" Tag on Your Comic Book Kickstarter Project? In this video, Tyler shares the importance of the PWL tag, dispels some common myths about it, and shares what comic crowdfunding creators can do to up the odds that their projects get selected.

Income Streams & Expenses for a Creative Publishing Business 21.02.2021

In this session, Tyler shares all the revenue streams for his creative business, as well as all the expenses required to keeping ComixTribe and ComixLaunch running, so that hopefully you can get some new ideas for sources of income... or ways to spend it!

Will a Few Failed Launches Irrevocably Ruin Your Brand? 14.02.2021

After consecutive failed Kickstarters, a friend asked if his brand is irrevocably ruined? And, if not, what should he do to course correct? In this session, Tyler answers his questions and provide a plan for him to move forward!

Lighting Up Your First Kickstarter Launch with Nima Afshar Creator of the World’s First Full Length Glow-in-the-Dark Comic 07.02.2021

Writer/artist Nima Afshar launched the world's first full length glow-in-the-dark comic on Kickstarter. In this session, we'll talk about creating specialty comics and prints, how a fan comic helped Nima get his comics career rolling, first launch challenges and more!

The Secret Ingredient for Successfully Crowdfunding Superhero Books with Jason Inman 31.01.2021

Tyler interviews writer Jason Inman, the Ringo nominated co-writer of Kickstarter funded comics including Jupiter Jet and SCIENCE! A military veteran, he's also the author of book Super Soldiers: A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country, available on Amazon. Formerly the host of DC All Access, he currently hosts the Geek History Lesson podcast. His latest comic p...

4 Keys to Launching More Kickstarter Campaigns in 2021 24.01.2021

If you're looking to ramp up the total number of projects you're hoping to launch this year, but aren't quite sure how to do it, this episode shares the 4 best strategies to launch more often and to do so with less stress.

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