Promoting Your Comic- We've Been Doing It Wrong!

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[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

I just love your set. It's so colorful!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thank you so much!

[@ShinoSarna]

@@ScottSerkland is aesthetic of your show inspired by Beakman's World?

[@MegaLadyv]

As a neurodivergent person, I’m loving the background color. Thanks for sharing

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks. It nice to know people appreciate the the colorful palette.

[@darlalathan6143]

I'm currently working on an adult underground comic anthology and a superhero series about a teen transgender nanotech supersoldier cleaning up her 1990s "cocaine cowboys" hometown.

[@ScottSerkland]

That sounds great! There are a few large niche audiences you could tap into to market that concept. Good luck with the comic!

[@AnaFolkenstal]

Can you make a video on how to promote to facebook groups? Especially when they don't allow self-promos. Groups are amazing to join, but once you read the rules, and they say "no self-promo" it immediately barrs you from reaching out to people.

[@ScottSerkland]

I don’t do a lot of promotion on Facebook groups so I’m probably not the best person to do that video, however, I think the best way to prompt to a Facebook group is to be a genuine contributor to the group. Answer questions provide insight, and be a part of the conversation. When talking about art or story use personal examples from your comic. This creates a win-win. You’re offering value to the other members while talking up your book. The key is not to be spammy and contribute; no one will mind if you mention your book.

[@JoshuaKemble]

Great advice, something I really plan to put to use in the next year as things open up. Also, appreciate you mentioning my book among such awesome notable work. Keep up the great content Scott!

[@ScottSerkland]

Will do Josh, it's also great to get the word out about your talented friends.

[@thomasadams5671]

Good advice. Go to where the market it, don't wait for them to come to you, because they won't come if they don't know you exist.

[@ScottSerkland]

So true!

[@TheSonic1685]

"We create aliens, zombies, robots, and other imminent threats to humanity." Wait... I thought comic making was about challenging gender norms, and and writing about understanding redflags in relationships and or just copying all the stuff that's already been done what is this ancient sourcery I'm watching?

[@ScottSerkland]

That's the beauty of comics. It can be anything and everything. Whatever your into chances are there is comic for you.

[@PaulGomez790]

First great show, I'm a big fan. My first comic (which is due in Aug, hopefully) has a circus theme. I'm gonna try to get it into the Vegas casino" circus, circus"... I think the comic market is horror right now, with Ha Ha, ice cream man, silver coin. But I like to try and think of a niche that's not there. Second script I got is of a prospective of a flame. The latest I've started is mental illness. I just haven't found what I could do new in horror.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks, I think there are a lot of interesting promotional ideas you can come up with for a circus themed comic.

[@darrylhughes7797]

God, I love that you said all of this. I don't even know if you'll read this. I think I saw on another one of your vids that you've quit youtube. I hope not. You're spreading of your wisdom is much needed and appreciated.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks, It might take me a while but I do read and respond to all my comments. I didn't quit KZbin I just changed directions.

[@beastmastersage]

I plan to have My Teenage Main Hero not only be Latino but also have Asperger’s syndrome

[@ScottSerkland]

I think that’s great. To aspects to a character that are underrepresented and that many can still relate to on a personal level and if not still find interesting enough to become invested in the character.

[@darlalathan6143]

My Teenage Main Hero has Asperger's, too, but is Black, bisexual, and transgender, like me! She wears a costume that looks like Spawn-meets-Venom, too!

[@Marxtheory]

Good tips! My comic is fantasy inspired by JRPGs...I'd never thought to actually post in game/rpg groups. I've only been in comic groups.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks! You definitely should post to game RPG groups.

[@Marxtheory]

@@ScottSerkland A while back you had a call for pitches. I revised mine and started using this one...can you please give some quick feedback on my new pitch? An unlikely pair of humans try to escape Hell, while on the run from bounty hunters and various factions who try to prevent the larger ramifications of their return to Earth.

[@marcsandroni4898]

Awesome Video. This channel rules!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thank you so much Marc. More to come!

[@jenniferswenyargallagher3763]

I am from comic support on twitter. You have great advice. Thank you for sharing. ^^

[@ScottSerkland]

Oh Awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@zinncomicsandart8811]

I think this is the first decent promotional advice I've found . Great video !

[@ScottSerkland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timfirestone9055]

I have two comics on comixology now. Marketing is something I am very poor at. Thank you for the advice.

[@ScottSerkland]

Well your a step ahead of me. I have ret to add my comics to comixology.

[@timfirestone9055]

@@ScottSerkland the comics I put up are, Whatsit: From Gut to Mind and Mouse Yantra. It was pretty easy to use their platform. Right now doing digital is the best bet for. In the future I’ll go to print.

[@Gordidon]

That sounds good. My comic is technology related. The name is Adventures of s System Admin. May start looking for those tech event to see how I can get in a a vendor. Great stuff as always.

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks Juan, definitely look into that.

[@plumearth724]

Thank you for your fantastic advice. Your channel is a wealth of helpful information for creators. I've been working on a comic, written and drawn by myself. I'm a little lost on how exactly to market this thing. It's niche is a little unusual. I'd love some advice on how to approach this. Many Thanks!

[@ScottSerkland]

The good news is unusual niches are great. The narrower the niche the more die hard passionate fans there are. My advice is to market to those people specifically not to comic fans. If you haven’t seen it I have a series here on KZbin called making comics 101 and there is an episode and some bonus material dedicated to marketing.

[@plumearth724]

@@ScottSerkland your advice gets me motivated! Many Thanks Sir!

[@beastmastersage]

Agree

[@aryamansharma4775]

my comic is fantasy and iwant to set it on webtoon but cant figure out the controls

[@ScottSerkland]

I wish I could help you but, I haven't published anything on Webtoon yet. I imagine there are tutorials on KZbin though.

[@gabrielaonate5637]

Great video content!

[@ScottSerkland]

Thanks!

[@timhopkins2780]

Great video!

[@ScottSerkland]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@watsnit]

I understand!!

[@ScottSerkland]

Agreed I could definitely improve my comic promoting game.