Archive - The Webcomics Handbook

Webcomics Confidential: Unnecessary Tangents

Unnecessary tangents in an illustration can be distracting — and kill the composition in an otherwise great drawing.

Jul 16 •

How to do a reader survey

Reader surveys are an excellent way to get a better feel for your audience.

Jul 15 •

Webcomics Confidential: Finding your motivation

Here's a hint: Motivation is YOUR responsibility

Jul 14 •

Rethink the Landing Page

Your website should be a hub for new readers

Jul 9 •

Tutorial: Vertical-scroll eComics

Give your readers added value — eComics they can easily read on their phones

Jul 8 •

Webcomics Confidential — How to get your creative motor started

The key to igniting your creativity is so simple that it continues to elude us — even those who have been doing this for a long time.

Jul 7 •

Unlocked — The Handbook Sampler

A free look inside the paywalled posts — featuring expert advice, hands-on tutorials, and a preview of what’s coming next.

Jul 5 •

Talking Comics with Brad Guigar! The Kickstarter Ladder and more

Also: Why Brad advocates moving away from the four-panel comic strip format

Jul 4 •

Webcomics Confidential: Talent vs Skill

Have you been told you're talented?

Jul 2 •

July To-Do List

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Talking Comics with Brad — The Hard Truths of Making Better Comics

Real talk for comic creators who want more than likes — they want lasting impact

Jun 30 •

Branding 101 — The social media profile

Tell me who you are / what you do / why I should care

Jun 30 •

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