How Webtoon Canvas Creators make $$ on Patreon

I reviewed 44 patreon accounts hosted by webtoon canvas creators. Each of these were in the top of their genre and show a range of tactics and success. So, what content do readers desire the most? And what are people willing to pay for?
Are you making a comic? Do you want to make money on patreon? Wanna know what tricks work? lol, me too.

[@isabelle.ranson]

Sorry the audio is quiet! I have seen your comments lol. My mistake. Sadly, I can't fix it because I no longer have my original video file/ audio files and I can't edit the sound volume in youtube. So, I'm sorry if you can't hear this in a loud space, I suggest waiting until you're in a quiet space to listen😅I do try to add subtitles when I can and this one has them!

[@thatweirdpersononyoutube835]

the only critique I have of this video is that the audio is too low

[@CWARrated]

35k a month...psht I would have no issues putting out new episodes on a schedule.

[@cleanercomet8455]

No cap, I'd be up day and night, clearing episode by episode for my audience

[@talt_lo]

Thanks for this, it was insightful! 😊 And yes, as a SFW artist with a patreon, it is veeery tempting to crossover to the dark side lol

[@isabelle.ranson]

I know! I mean its definitely profitable. So I am also tempted to test it out

[@Mossiccie]

You are one of the absolute gems of Webtoon youtube and deserve 50 billion more views. Thanks so much for making this!

[@isabelle.ranson]

aw thank you! I learn new things all the time and I want to share it all!

[@endersaka]

This is the most objective, rational and valuable analysis I managed to find on the Web so far. The only doubt that is making me going crazy is how can they sell NSFW exclusive content if the ToS and Policy of Patreon doesn't permit that kind of content? Also, as you probably know, there have been some conflicts between Patreon and NSFW creators in the past 1-2 years.

[@Voltergeist]

Patreon does permit NSFW art for the most part as long as it isn't outside of their adult content guidelines, which can be subject to (and have) changed/enforced differently depending on who on trust&safety is looking at it. As long as they're not making anything clearly disturbing, it's mostly ok.

[@isabelle.ranson]

I haven't heard about the conflicts between Patreon and NSFW creators! I should look into it. It's also so interesting how quickly guidelines change. I remember a few years ago the webtoon guidelines about violence and NSFW were more vague. And now they have a very detailed protocol for what they allow/ don't allow. Now both webtoon and patreon ask if your work is 18+. My guess is that they realized how profitable it is.

[@meh9334]

This is such a good video, thank you for your analysis !

[@TambriArt]

always tempted to go the nsfw route, but I'm also not comfortable with it. lol. congrats on finishing your comic soon!

[@mauriciomorali5392]

Hey Isabelle! great video, super useful. I'm at that point where I want to make a living out of my webcomic so this was just what I was looking for. Thank you so much for all the work you put in this. You certainly gave me some food for thought.

[@jeremiahaondoakaa5077]

fell in love with your personality five seconds in. also really appreciate the stats

[@ardnhj523]

darling i have every sound equipment to the max just to listen to this video. great vid btw 👍

[@julianasolzinha]

Damn! Definitely the #s don't lie eh? I think I will have to re-write mine webtoon!! Again, thank you for the content that you are providing, it is so helpful that nobody actually share it. See you next time.

[@Gleamiarts]

Ooh that chart is really helpful!

[@isabelle.ranson]

Glad you think so! Wasn't sure if I was keeping it in the video or not!

[@clariceedraws]

This was a very helpful and insightful video! Thank you for doing the research to help us fellow Canvas Creators 😁 It's crazy how much you can make on Patreon (35,000?!?! That's AMAZING-)

[@isabelle.ranson]

omg, 35k is crazy awesome RIGHT!? I knew that musicians could profit that much on patreon, but I hadn't found evidence of a canvas creator making that much before. I wish I knew how much the other accounts I looked at were making--since 22 of them kept that information set to "private"- I'm assuming it's plenty to be well comfortable.

[@clariceedraws]

@@isabelle.ranson Yes that what I would assume as well if they have it hidden. Now I gotta look at reworking my own Patreon Page just a bit 😁

[@AndrisGameDev]

Hey! I've just found your channel today and I have to join those who say that you are brilliant and very helpful! So thank you very much! I'm learning digital art for a few years now as a hobby, plus I'm a solo indie game developer who is in the lucky position of being able to make a living off of what I love - but as a kid, I made a lot of amateur comics and I would like to start making a webcomic in the foreseeable future... and you know, as someone who just likes making his hobbies a chore, I'm already interested how I could monetize lol.

[@isabelle.ranson]

Obviously art can always be a hobby, but having some way to make money through art is amazing! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@MitchMaki]

This was a pretty cool video, I liked the full breakdown of all the patreons, guess I gotta start doing nsfw. If I was making 35,000 a month I would have a full blown anime by now, lol.

[@ericb5328]

Good research

[@terriermonisgod]

if i made 35k.. i would have paid my student loan in like 3 months, i would save for a house, i would travel more, not buy the least expensive foods. lol

[@madsniperD]

I know right? That kind of money is almost unfathomable

[@SM-gm6hr]

If you’re thinking in traveling then you’re never gonna make that money. The people on Webtoons that make that amount are working like dogs day and night and usually are from Asian countries, they don’t know what’s vacations. They work 16 hours a day and that’s normal for them. You can apply that to your schedule now. Work when you get home from your regular work and sleep 4 hours.

[@Isaarne]

I am 2 years late for this vidéo but, Thank you ! I didn't know you did vidéo, I love love love red Archer and I can't wait to read more of Dream Boyfriend. I did some research too for my future comic project, but your numbers are a far deeper search than what I did, but it really solidifies some of the things I had noticed. Have you thought about driving traffic to your own website and getting some money out of adsense ? On my side, even if I plan an "adult" story, I am not ready for NSFW... I could change my mind for 35k tough 😂. Thanks again!

[@isabelle.ranson]

I haven't created my own website for ad revenue yet, but I've seen a few other creators do that successfully! And God I know right?! 35k is crazy

[@renloureiro181]

Great video, it was very helpful! I always wondered how patreon works when an author finishes their first comic and starts a second one. Do they take their patreon down and make a new one, do they delete the content on there (or leave it there) and post new stuff on that same account, or do they just leave it as is and make a new one for the new comic?

[@isabelle.ranson]

Hi! Sorry for the very ate reply. And it's totally different for everyone! I have seen other creators keep their patreon accounts open for the entire in-between period. It let's the readers decide if they want to continue supporting you, even in a temporary silence or slow down. I paused my account for a few months, while I was taking a break so my patrons weren't getting charged for a quiet time. And then I restarted the charges once I was producing some content again. My work flow is definitely coming and going, and most of the patrons left. But I'm confident people will come back and support us once we're back up and running again!

[@mudaman22]

Finna set mine up fr

[@alicejungdesign]

for 35k a month I would draw all day long for my patreons

[@adildargahi724]

Hello!! I know im here a little too late too but, can you please tell me what are the chances for my comics to get popular if i post black and white comics (like traditional mangas) on webtoon canvas?

[@isabelle.ranson]

Hi! I can't say for certain. I remember years ago the webtoon staff was encouraging colored comics because they believed they did better. But there are black and white ones that do great too! Secrets of Soulford is one example that is mostly black and white, but the creator also uses texture and occasional color to add dimension and significance. Black and white also is a huge time saver! If it's the right media for your story or the right one for your time restraints, then you should be just fine ☺️👍

[@adildargahi724]

@@isabelle.ranson thank you very much for the help!!!

[@ikramtanyafi4601]

If your comic got accepted to be an original by weebton company they will pay you per episode for a specific number of chapters and the payout depends on the contract , for example if you signed a contract whit weebton that say "1000$ per episode for 50 chapters then they expect you to post 50 chapters on time in return for 50000$ so in general they will pay you 1000$ per episode you post" but this depends on the money you agreed on in the contract from what I heard the payout can varies from 500$ to 2500$ per episode , that's for originals but OFC canvas get paid very very very less , you should have a good art style and a decent story to be selected as an originals , I only see canvas creators complaining here on KZbin about the payout

[@isabelle.ranson]

Thanks for sharing those stats! The few original creators I know aren't comfortable or able to share their income. I always assumed their silence was because of the contracts they signed. So I was never sure what webtoon paid their creators. I think the canvas folks complain more because we have the freedom to, we haven't signed any agreement not to share or critique or evaluate. And because we're still learning how this industry works. And while not every canvas story has what it takes to be successful, there are a lot of very talented creators on the platform who hope to one day make a partial living making art. Patreon is one of the better ways to do that for canvas creators (at the moment). So I'm hopeful for us all!

[@ikramtanyafi4601]

@@isabelle.ranson There is that Korean weebton artistI can't remember his name , they paid him 2500$ per episode that mean 10000$ a month and the comic is only translated to Korean so it's only posted on naver there is no English version so imagine how much a normal comic can make just whit a Korean fanbase but the contract was strict he signed a 100 episode and it should be posted on time , I believe that comics like true beauty and lore Olympus makes much more and more !! And I hope for your success in the future 💕

[@mariarazumova6174]

Oh, now you should tell us who is the artist making 35 000 a month! I need to personally analyze their conttect!

[@isabelle.ranson]

Wish I remembered! lol I'm too good at keeping everyone anonymous😅. I deleted my spreadsheet awhile ago. What I remember is that they had a big following on Webtoon, and their Patreon was NSFW focused.

[@wiggie666]

I could do a Patreon with NSFW easily because my comic sometimes deals with it being part of the story, webtoon will butcher your comic and I'm tired of it. great video. I still question some of their earnings. The numbers on webtoon never really add up. Thank you for sharing.

[@curiouschicana9098]

0.29% is slightly higher than I expected (I assumed around 0.1%) The NSFW info is good to know though. I knew it pulled money, but not that much money 😳

[@isabelle.ranson]

when I started I was totally naive, I thought the average percentage would be much higher! But dang small yet mighty

[@shinehahmaria3641]

i can't hear the voice sorry :((

[@delsieregular283]

How do you link your patreon account to webtoon?

[@isabelle.ranson]

I believe it’s once you sign up for the ad program on Webtoon. Then Webtoon requests your patreon as part of that process. I’m unsure if you can add your patreon account without joining the ad revenue but I may be wrong

[@delsieregular283]

Wheres the ad program? I cant find it 😭

[@RaffyART1995]

Your voice is too little

[@shootlukumar]

Why are you so beautiful 😮?