Making comics is hard. Especially the kind that I'm making. A long form storyline that's (pretty much) ongoing. I've been working on my comic The After Death for 5 years now...5 years! I've often considered throwing in the towel, usually during stressful times of dealing with life stuff. During the times that I've either taken a break to avoid burnout, or having had to take a break because of other factors, I notice I miss making comics and always find myself going back to the desk. In the past 5 years of making comics I've learned one thing, I'm not sure I could stop even if I wanted to. I enjoy making them too much.
for sure. It's hard for me to stick that long on one series. My brain works in a very compartmentalized way so I need to jump from one thing to the other so that I don't get bored haha. Perhaps it's my attention span. Still looking for the story/character that would keep me working on a long-long term book. I'm sure it's there. Congrats on 5 years, Brandon!
I work in much the same way. I often take short hiatuses from the big long story to work on short one-shot comic projects. Or even just little 8-12 page mini-comic projects. I'll allow myself to pursue the shiny new thing, but I always know deep down that once that's finished, I'll be returning to The After Death. Usually by the time I have finished the smaller project, I'm ready to go back in and keep chipping away at the long term comic. It keeps things new and-like you said-me from getting bored.
I've seen so many successful folks in the industry say that everyone's path is entirely unique, and I'm coming to believe it more and more every year. I think there's a niche for you! (and me)! we just need to keep grinding and force our way into it!
Making comics is hard. Especially the kind that I'm making. A long form storyline that's (pretty much) ongoing. I've been working on my comic The After Death for 5 years now...5 years! I've often considered throwing in the towel, usually during stressful times of dealing with life stuff. During the times that I've either taken a break to avoid burnout, or having had to take a break because of other factors, I notice I miss making comics and always find myself going back to the desk. In the past 5 years of making comics I've learned one thing, I'm not sure I could stop even if I wanted to. I enjoy making them too much.
for sure. It's hard for me to stick that long on one series. My brain works in a very compartmentalized way so I need to jump from one thing to the other so that I don't get bored haha. Perhaps it's my attention span. Still looking for the story/character that would keep me working on a long-long term book. I'm sure it's there. Congrats on 5 years, Brandon!
I work in much the same way. I often take short hiatuses from the big long story to work on short one-shot comic projects. Or even just little 8-12 page mini-comic projects. I'll allow myself to pursue the shiny new thing, but I always know deep down that once that's finished, I'll be returning to The After Death. Usually by the time I have finished the smaller project, I'm ready to go back in and keep chipping away at the long term comic. It keeps things new and-like you said-me from getting bored.
I've seen so many successful folks in the industry say that everyone's path is entirely unique, and I'm coming to believe it more and more every year. I think there's a niche for you! (and me)! we just need to keep grinding and force our way into it!
We're grinding to the bone 😂
Love this so much. Making comics is a total sandwich of so many emotions, no words can describe.
Completely agree, Pizo! There's alot to think about...