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

031 – 5 Lessons from the 4th Biggest Kickstarter Book Launch of All-Time 14.02.2016

The Freedom Journal campaign, the first Kickstarter run by podcaster John Lee Dumas, raised more than $450K. In this session, Tyler breaks down five keys to the project's monumental success.

030 – The One Dollar Kickstarter Goal Strategy 07.02.2016

What are the pros and cons of launching a Kickstarter campaign with a $1 goal? In this session, Tyler will give you his opinion on this "Dollar goal strategy" which is more common than you might think, and more importantly, will tell you what cold hard Kickstarter data says about its efficacy.

029 – Kickstarter Affiliate Marketing with Kickbooster 31.01.2016

Tyler breaks down an exciting conversation he had with the co-founder of Kickbooster, a new service that empowers and rewards your backers, fans, and affiliates for promoting your Kickstarter campaign. This just might be the "dead zone" cure Kickstarter creators have been searching for.

028 – Facebook Advertising for Kickstarter Creators 101 with James Ferguson 24.01.2016

In this session with media buyer and senior staff writer at HorrorTalk James Ferguson, we go deeper than ever before on the show on one of the most powerful advertising platforms on the planet for Kickstarter creators: Facebook. Why it works, and how to get started with Facebook advertising.

027 – Signs it’s Too Soon to Launch a Kickstarter with Madeleine Holly-Rosing 17.01.2016

In this session, Tyler speaks with Madeleine Holly-Rosing, author of Kickstarter For The Independent Creator: A Practical and Informative Guide To Crowdfunding, about how to know if and when you're ready to launch your Kickstarter.

026- Kickstarter as a Publishing Launching Pad with Russell Nohelty 10.01.2016

In this session, Tyler and Jeremy talk to Russell Nohelty of Wannabe Press about tapping into the power of Kickstarter and the techniques of successful online marketers to launch a new publishing venture.

025 – The ComixLaunch Mission, Guiding Principles, and Goals for 2016 04.01.2016

Is a Kickstarter project in the cards for you in 2016? If so, this session will give you 7 principles to guide your effective use of the Kickstarter platform, and help you set both outcome...

024 – Kickstarter & Taxes with CPA on Fire Josh Bauerle 27.12.2015

Get a pen and a pad of paper ready because in today's session, Tyler asks CPA Josh Bauerle everything you ever wanted to know about Kickstarter and taxes...but were afraid to ask. A must listen for creators who see their work not just as a hobby, but as a business.

023 – Unpacking the Kickstarter Fulfillment Report 20.12.2015

The largest independent study of Kickstarter backers was released, with eye-opening findings about the fulfillment failure rates and much more. In this session, Tyler reviews the findings in depth.

022 – Kickstarter Page Design Master Class with Jeff McComsey 14.12.2015

In this session with Jeff McComsey, the small press powerhouse behind the FUBAR historical zombie franchise, the elements of a successful Kickstarter project page are uncovered. Discover how Jeff's beautiful Kickstarter pages have generated more than $150K in funding.

021 – Should you offer early bird rewards to your Kickstarter backers? 06.12.2015

"Early Bird" discount reward levels or "Day One Backer" bonuses can be an effective strategy to get your Kickstarter campaign off to a explosive start... but there is a downside. In this session, Tyler discusses the pros and cons of early bird rewards.

020 – Is your project “worthy” of a Kickstarter? 29.11.2015

What makes a project worthy of launching a Kickstarter? In this session, 3 Kickstarter mindset myths are shattered, and Tyler discusses the best way to think about crowdfunding projects.

019 – The Emotional Roller Coaster of Running a Kickstarter Campaign with Jon Parrish 22.11.2015

Today's session explores the emotional roller coaster ride that is running a Kickstarter campaign, with a creator whose last campaign went right down to the wire. Ups, downs, twists and turns are covered in detail.

018 – Retailer Outreach for Kickstarter Projects with Carmelo Chimera of Chimera Comics 15.11.2015

Figuring out if and how to engage brick and mortar retailers in a Kickstarter campaign is a vexing issue for creators. Chimera Comics owner Carmelo Chimera joins Tyler for a frank discussion on retailer outreach.

017 – Kickstarter’s Role in the Comics Industry and the Economics of Digital Comics with Todd Allen 08.11.2015

With more than $40 million dollars raised for comics and graphic novel projects to date, Kickstarter is playing an ever increasing role in the industry. Tyler James discusses the economics of Kickstarter and digital comics with Author Todd Allen.

016 – Who stole your cheese? Why the funds received is always less than the amount raised on Kickstarter 01.11.2015

Did you know that Kickstarter creators don't actually receive the entire funding amount displayed on every Kickstarter page? In this episode, Tyler James details the three reasons why, what (if anything) you can do about it, and how much you can actually expect to receive. Plus: A bonus mini-lesson on SMART goal setting!

015 – AskComixLaunch #1: Piracy, Printing, and Platform Building 26.10.2015

Tyler James answers ComixLaunch listeners' crowdfunding questions! This episode covers protecting your books from piracy, getting the best price on printing, and how big an audience you need to launch a successful Kickstarter project.

014 – Kickspying Tyler James’ Top Crowdfunding Secrets 18.10.2015

ComixLaunch host Tyler James is interviewed by Walter Haas of Kickspy, in an effort to uncover the secrets of successful Kickstarter projects.

013 – Digital Only Kickstarters Down Under with Ryan K Lindsay 13.10.2015

In this session with writer Ryan K Lindsay (Negative Space, Deer Editor), the topic is the pros and cons of digital only reward Kickstarter campaigns. This session will be especially valuable to creators outside of the United States interested in discover whether or not Kickstarter is a good platform for them.

012 – Righting Riverdale: A Better Blueprint for Archie Kickstarter Success 04.10.2015

In this session, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul, rebuild the Riverdale relaunch Kickstarter from the ground up, and discuss ideas for crafting a more successful launch.

011 – What Went Wrong in Riverdale? 4 Problems with the Archie Comics Kickstarter 27.09.2015

Earlier this year, Archie Comics launched a massive Kickstarter campaign to help relaunch Riverdale for a modern audience. Just five days later, they shut the campaign down after backlash from the comic book industry. On today's episode, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul discuss exactly what went wrong in Riverdale, and more importantly, talk about the important lessons creators can learn fro...

010 – The Agony & the Ecstasy of Kickstarter: From Failure to Success with Wes Locher 20.09.2015

Thousands of creators have had successful comic book projects on Kickstarter, and thousands more have had unsuccessful ones... but few creators have experienced both failure and success in the same month! Today, Tyler talks to writer Wes Locher about the agony and the ecstasy of Kickstarter, and how he turned a failed campaign into a successful one by changing 5 key things.

009 – Webcomics + Kickstarter = Huge Success for Writer/Artist Ryan Browne 13.09.2015

Did you know 9 out of the top 10 most funded Kickstarter projects were webcomics first? In this knowledge-bomb laced session, Tyler James talks to Ryan Browne, creator of God Hates Astronauts and Blast Furnace, about the the potent combination of webcomics and Kickstarter.

008 – Promoting Your Kickstarter at Comic Conventions 06.09.2015

What are the pros and cons of promoting your Kickstarter at comic book conventions? What are the best strategies for converting con attendees into happy backers? When is the best time to promote your Kickstarter at live-events like conventions? Tyler James discusses all this and more in this episode of ComixLaunch!

007 – Is Kickstarter for YOU? Who should and shouldn’t be using crowdfunding to launch their projects 30.08.2015

Tyler James is joined by co-host Jeremy Melloul for a frank discussion about who Kickstarter is for... and who it's not for, and who the perception of who should be crowdfunding comics has evolved over the past five years.

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