Learn to Take Your Own Advice
Putting yourself out there is hard, but worth it. It’s also necessary for growth. And it’s often essential in comics because you usually work with a creative team.
Read MoreAuthor: Aubrey Lyn Jeppson
Aubrey Lyn Jeppson is a Freelance Writer.
Who really wants to live in reality all the time? Writing affords her a much needed escape from the mundane into the fantastical. She's always looking for other writers and artists to collaborate with. Email her at aubrey.l.jeppson@gmail.com.
Creating a Basic Social Media Strategy
A lot of artists and creators I work with find social media daunting. What most people don’t realize is that running social media accounts can be a job unto themselves. I’ve helped clients grow their social media platforms with some basic strategies, and I wanted to share those tactics with you.
Read More6 Feet Apart – Short Comic
We’ve spent most of the last year inside, but I live in an area where a lot of people think the pandemic is a hoax. I created this comic to speak to how isolating that feels.
Read MoreResources for Comic Creators – Scripts, Advice, and Classes
After writing for years, when I pivoted toward comics it surprised me that there was no real “standard” way to write and create a comic.
Read MoreCREATING A SUCCESSFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY – PART 3: Branding and Growth
You’ve probably joined a community you were excited about, only to see it stall because the community was not very active and no one was seeking to grow the community. If you’re lucky, your community might just magically grow on it’s own, but most of the time growth is a very intention process.
Read MoreCREATING A SUCCESSFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY – PART 2: Community Management and Moderation
Community management is a balancing act at its core. You have to decide what you’re willing to deal with as a community manager, as well as what you will have zero tolerance for.
Read MoreCREATING A SUCCESSFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY – PART 1: Rules, Philosophies, and Platforms
Communities can be a great way to grow your audience as a writer, artist or other kind of creative person. Maintaining them can also be a considerable amount of work. My goal with this series is to make community creation and management less stressful for you.
Read MoreHustle Culture is Destroying Your Creativity – Avoid the Burnout
For the first time in years, I completely drained that cup and this time I had no idea how to fill it back up. I tried my usual methods, start a new story, clean a space in my house, etc. Nothing worked, I was just drained. I realized it had to make one of the hardest decisions I’ve made in years…
Read MoreHow to Know When It’s Time To Move On
I hate big changes. I kind of always have, when I was kid and my parents would mention they were thinking about moving, I would immediately begin to cry. We moved a lot when I was little, I went to four different elementary schools. Each move came with new struggles, bullying, and loss, so for […]
Read More5 Tips To Help You Stay Sane While Working From Home
For the last 6-7 years, I’ve worked from home as a freelance writer, project manager, and editor. A lot of people think that working from home is all about being in your pajamas and binging Netflix in the background, but it’s actually a bit more involved than that (though I do have some friends who […]
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