How to start a webcomic - Comparing the major webcomic PLATFORMS

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How to start a webcomic - Comparing the major webcomic PLATFORMS //
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In this video we will be comparing the major webcomic platforms. When you start a webcomic, this is one of the first things to think about. Because what platform you chooses influences what format you use, what size, etc. Weather you publish your webcomic on LINE webtoon, Tapas (Tapastic), Wordpress, Patreon or even social media, makes a lot of difference. But what is the best platform to post on? Find out what will work the best for you in this week's video.
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@pencilsandstories 2 жыл бұрын

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@savannahlevy97 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, these platforms can make you feel less like an artist and more like a content creator if that makes sense. I'm also afraid of my story not being completely mine, I don't want it branded with some big company name and be unable to move it somewhere else, and having to follow an ever-changing terms of service is a little scary

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that makes sense. Where do you plan on posting, yourself? (If you’re making webcomics, that is...)

@savannahlevy97 3 жыл бұрын

@@pencilsandstories I was thinking Webtoons, since Tapas is a little bit shady. I like the feeling of community on Tapas, but the site seems very commercial with all of the weird ads and the tips that don't give the creator as much as it should, so I trust Webtoons just a little more

@wariswheretheheartis5791 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm so happy I'm not the only person left who loves a dedicated website!

@pencilsandstories 2 жыл бұрын

There’s something about having a little corner of the internet just for your comic.

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve since making the video found out that Webtoons also has an ad revenue program. It was a bit hidden under the regular account. (Not the “publish” section) and that’s where you can find the Patreon integration, as well.

@WolfOfTheWillowKmm 3 жыл бұрын

This is SOOO informative thank you so much for taking the time to make this!!!!

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

@keonigarcia7605 Ай бұрын

Finally a direct video❤❤❤❤

@jakubwdowinski1991 3 жыл бұрын

Your channels looks like it's been consistent for the past 8 months congratulations on that. Also you have a personality. You just gained a subscriber, I hope that your channel will grow.

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jakub! Yeah, I promised myself to make a video every week starting last January. I’m happy I’ve been able to succeed so far!

@dbbrinlee1969 3 жыл бұрын

Good information! I am working on a webcomic, it hasn't launched yet, but it can be really confusing on where to post it. Lots of pros and cons. So thanks!

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can be a real search! And I haven’t even talked about all of the smaller initiatives. Hope the video was able to compare some of the standard options.

@foggy_brain8665 2 жыл бұрын

Where you post it in end?

@ruthilano4737 3 жыл бұрын

you're awesome for sharing this knowledge!!!!!!

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, Ruth! Thanks for watching!

@theAlphatron 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks for doing this.

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching! :D

@prettylittle7985 Жыл бұрын

best video on this topic! thank you!!

@pencilsandstories Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!

@blackcat_unch 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I just found your channel, and I love your contents so much ‼️ I can relate with your videos. As a beginner of a digital comic maker, your videos help me alot. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️ Love from Indonesia.

@pencilsandstories 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words and so happy to hear the content is helpful!

@friendlyelarts9042 Жыл бұрын

I used to have my own website but I got tired of the only comments on them being some weird spam advertisements. Seriously, I had alot of them :D

@pencilsandstories Жыл бұрын

Spam is so annoying! I use a plugin on my Wordpress website that filters comments. Sometimes a legit comment falls through the net but it keeps all the spam in a nice list so you can look if there’s any real comments in there.

@nononononononohhhhh 9 ай бұрын

thanks for making this! xx

@pencilsandstories 9 ай бұрын

No problem!

@kimicreate 3 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you so much for your video. These are great info!

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Kimi! So glad it’s helpful!

@kimicreate 3 жыл бұрын

@@pencilsandstories Thank you! I'm still new to the world of comics and learning :)

@CartoonistVikrant 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video🍉

@peachiichipchiii 3 жыл бұрын

ahhh this is so helpful, thank you! might you ever do a tutorial on making webcomics in krita? or maybe flatting colors in krita? ty!!

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I’m not familiar with Krita, but if it has the same tools, like I mention in my video (2 videos ago) that Photoshop has, I’m sure it can be used in the same way! :) There’s also an elaborate comic tutorial about making comics in Krita out there by David Revoy.

@peachiichipchiii 3 жыл бұрын

@@pencilsandstories ohh, i had no idea!! thank you for the video reccomendation. your page helps me so much because I'm starting a webcomic on my own!! im not sure what the idea is though but it's about a fairy and plant witch who fall in love :)

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds so cute! And I’m so glad the channel is helping!

@HolyShield 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos! I find them very helpful! I was also wondering if you could start in somewhere like webtoons that has a bigger audience, post like a first season/vol or something and then put a reference to your own plataform for people that wants to continue reading the rest? Or is it something that is not allow on those plataforms?

@pencilsandstories 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t think of a reason where that’s not allowed. I also did that myself for my comic as I didn’t have the time to convert my pages into vertical format anymore. The only issue with Webtoons is that outbound links are not possible. So people have to manually type in the URL. And it’s hard to get people off of Webtoon in the first place, so your best bet for promotion is still social media and such.

@HolyShield 2 жыл бұрын

@@pencilsandstories Ooh I see, that makes sense! Thank you very much! :)

@anajaneiro6639 3 жыл бұрын

my comic i´m working right now, mybe i will start to publish on webtoon. i made my research, for me, i think webtoon will work well. i use the app too to read comics.

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Ana Janeiro If it feels like a good choice, then go for it!

@raneshacoleman1610 Жыл бұрын

This information is very helpful. I have a WordPress website already. I was trying to figure out where I would put everything. I keep trying to figure out what I will call it because it's not exactly a webcomic. It's like a webstory but made with some comic icons. It's completely different and I have never seen anything like it online.

@pencilsandstories Жыл бұрын

If you can find your own unique word that would make it clear what it is you can really use that in your marketing as a unique point. Is it a combination of prose and imagery?

@raneshacoleman1610 Жыл бұрын

@@pencilsandstories yes it's a combination of both. I am working on coming up with some names.

@willcartoons 3 жыл бұрын

Tapastic was the original name of Tapas. People tend to still call it Tapastic.

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

I still do. “Tapas” sounds like food. XD

@mu1642 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience with other third party publishers such as Hiveworks? Are there other options? I also recognize that your story is rather family friendly-esque. While I'm not writing anything pornographic my stories tend to be uh... well, the focus is usually on relationships with some other darkish themes, so the content really isn't intended for younger audiences. Tapas, Webtoon, Facebook, Tumblr, instagram... all of those options are virtually off the table and I'm really not sure what my options are, if any. I know Stjepan Sejic uploaded Sunstone anonymously on an anime porn website because he was worried about how people would receive it - even though there really isn't any blatant sex and the story focuses on the relationship between the two protagonists - but I am also not Stjepan, who is a known and popularized entity, and when he eventually moved Sunstone out of the shadows to publish on deviantart ((under a pseudonym, even)) we have to acknowledge that he kind of has the protection of position backing him. I guess what I'm asking is if you know where more intended-for-adults-but-not-porn content might be posted online, or if I'm going to have to resign myself to taking on hosting this myself? I work 80 hours a week already so another job is just daunting to think about. XD

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mu, I guess it really depends on how far your story goes and how you would describe your comic. I don’t know the exact ToS for Webtoon, atm, but I do know that some comics feature more adult themes. I know DeviantART has NSFW filters you can put on your content so I assume they will not take content down very quickly. If you’re interested in joining communities where you need to be accepted first, like Hiveworks or Spiderforest then you can always send them an email with some more details of the kinds of situations your comic features. Good luck!

@jakubwdowinski1991 3 жыл бұрын

Webtoon also has a currency

@pencilsandstories 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's great, I didn't know that!

@foggy_brain8665 Жыл бұрын

On our own website, there's danger of screenshot.

@pencilsandstories Жыл бұрын

True, but isn’t that also the case on Webtoon or Tapas? Phones make screenshotting everything so easy.

@chariots8x230 Жыл бұрын

But how can we build an email list for comics, if we’re posting our comic on third-party platforms? 12:31

@pencilsandstories Жыл бұрын

Have your signup form linked to a really easy to remember url and just post it in text on Webtoons or other places that don’t allow links. Make sure you have a free goodie that your readers want to make them type it in. Promote it regularly on your socials with a link and if you’re talking to someone who shows interest, ask them if you can add them to your list. (Save a screenshot that they gave you permission to do so) You can also have some cool cards to hand out when you’re at comic/art events with your email list sign up url on there.