My daily routine for being a pro graphic novelist with a day job

[@lizastevens8291]

I also get up early, and I love having a coffee and working while everyone else is asleep. 😊

[@sergiogonzart]

I'm also a dad with a day job, so I really resonate with this. I get a bit of time in the mornings and a bit in the evenings.

[@Michael.Regina]

Yeah man. Just carve whatever time you can. If you’ve found any helpful tips, I’m open ears! lol. Keep up the awesome work.

[@xmaryHXCx]

Wow and you’re a dad on top of it all? Phew… hats off to you sir!

[@Michael.Regina]

Yeah, it ain't easy, I'll tell you. It's getting hard the older the kids get too. I will likely need to adjust some of my work load after this book to continue to make this sustainable.

[@GrahamClaytor-q3g]

I love your work, and I can't wait for your new books to come out!

[@eroane84]

Hiya!!^_____< I just started making some notes and some art for my Autism graphic novel on my iPad❤❤❤❤ Love your videos!!😊 Keep ‘em coming…^_____^❤❤❤❤

[@Michael.Regina]

Thank you! All the best as you get going.

[@AustinSchrock]

Cool man, glad the timer hack could help! Thanks for the shoutout 🎉

[@Michael.Regina]

Yeah, man! Definitely been a help in keeping me on task and giving me an extra boost! Love your channel. Keep up the awesome work.

[@eroane84]

I think my best art process is getting up super duper early while the house is super quiet…it’s glorious!! I just started to get out of artist burnout since July…I feel great drawing and moving my shoulders and getting into a good rhythm of my art!!! There have been days I go back to bed…>_~ I’m slowly getting back into my art groove!! Working on brainstorming a comic/autobio graphic novel about my life… I’m also taking art lessons one day a week which has also helped me get back into my grooves…Thanks for the video Mike😊

[@Michael.Regina]

That's awesome! Sounds like you're doing the right stuff. And it's OK if something it doesn't pan out. You can only do so much. I have to tell myself this all the time, that I did the best I could with the day and be content with the results. Keep going!

[@typewritermark]

Another great video! Taking care of yourself is so hard to learn but this full of good stuff!

[@Michael.Regina]

Glad this was helpful! I’m constantly having to learn balance. Partly why I spend so much time talking through this stuff is me trying to remind myself of what I’m supposed to be doing. lol

[@wilonascave]

I’m a night owl 🦉 - I need to change that, I can’t handle the mornings anymore like I used to.

[@Michael.Regina]

I can’t stay up later anymore. About 11:30 I’m crashing pretty hard.

[@wilonascave]

@@Michael.Regina Sleep is the number 1 priority for me

[@akiart496]

Amazing! How much time did you (and publisher) give yourself to work on this latest graphic novel?

[@Michael.Regina]

All in all I’ve probably been working on it for about 2.5 years. It’s taking me longer than any book before and the largest book to date. But 1.5-2.5 years seems to be the range, generally.

[@akiart496]

@@Michael.Regina thank you for your reply 🙏 😊

[@turnerluke]

dude - stop making me feel bad about how lazy I am ;)

[@turnerluke]

also, first