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Writing and crowdfunding action-filled indie comics for pulp genre junkies.
Strategies and methods for successful campaigns within -- plus sneak previews for upcoming projects!
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- From Ottawa Comiccon: Getting Your Comics in Readers' Hands · 55 mntLast weekend, I hosted a workshop about getting your book into readers' hands through crowdfunding and comic shops. We cover the different paths to get there, the pros and cons…
- The Evolution of Pesto Comics · 9 mntWe're going to slow things down with long-form videos and newsletters so we can go all-in on comics, novellas and more! 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Falling Behind 01:36 Looking…
- Dealing with Bad Reviews · 7 mntI did something that, as a writer, you’re never supposed to do. I read the reviews for my book From Parts Unknown. And I have to say -- some of those reviews were right. So let’s…
- Lucky Number 13 · 8 mntLet's take a quick look at how the 13th Pesto Comics campaign went! 00:01 Intro 00:52 Postmortem Plans 01:44 Three Key Observations 02:02 Returning Backers 02:46 New Backer…
- Writing is Paramount · 9 mntI've been focus on the business for the past few months. I'm happy with the results, but it's time to get back to writing - and that's proving to be difficult. 00:00 Introduction…
- Don't Ask First... · 8 mntIn a perfect world, you could just ask Scott Snyder to put you on his latest Absolute comic series because you seem like a nice person. The reality is a little different. 00:00…
- What Makes SDCC Worth It? · 7 mntAs I struggle to talk through the con crud, let's discuss whether San Diego Comic-Con is worth it. 00:00 San Diego Intro 00:24 Why San Diego Is Worth It 00:51 The Central Meeting…
- The Harsh Truth about SDCC · 5 mntLive from San Diego, I have some quick reflections after a short preview night experience at SDCC. 00:00 Intro00:35 San Diego as a Meeting Place01:34 Don't Quit Your Day Job03:04…
- Feeling the Whiplash · 8 mntNo one understands you, but I do... 00:00 Introduction 00:21 San Diego Comic-Con 02:27 Whiplash 05:22 The Comics Community Sphere 06:28 Thanks == See everything Pesto Comics has…
- 2026 Mid-Year Review of Pesto Comics · 20 mntA mid-year review of Pesto Comics covering three business pillars: direct market, crowdfunding, and books, plus plans for the back half of 2026. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Pillar…
- Biggest Launch Day Ever! · 9 mntNaked Kaiju Woman is finally live on Kickstarter as a Kickstarter-exclusive series, with issue #3 kicking off a new direction that expands the kaiju lore as Sally and Claire’s…
- The Importance of Being Everywhere · 8 mntDo you want the latest on Pesto Comics without listening to me ramble? https://pestocomics.kit.com Sign up now and get a special secret reward for NKW#3 00:00 Pesto Comics…
- The Mushy Middle · 11 mntHello and welcome to Pesto Comics. My name’s Adriano -- I’m the writer, publisher, producer, and the guy who pulls these teams together to make sure you get awesome comics on…
- We Need a World Cup of Comics · 6 mntOne of the biggest communal experiences in the world is here starting today. What can comics do to replicate the same level of hype and excitement? 00:00 What Could've Been 01:08…
- Aiming for Growth · 9 mntTrying to grow while the headwinds push you back. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 The Direct Market Pipeline 01:32 Financing & Paying Artists 02:12 Seeking a Government Loan 03:04 Naked…
- Showing Up · 9 mntI'm back from vacation and turning 40 had me thinking a lot about showing up even when you don't feel like it - at the gym, at the desk, and everywhere else. I've got a lot on…
- It’s My 40th Birthday · 13 mntIt's my 40th birthday, and I'm feeling reflective. I talk about what this milestone means for a creative career, why starting later in life isn't a setback, and what's coming…
- It’s Okay to Love Comics Again · 8 mntI’m feeling great about comics right now and want to focus on what’s working rather than using negativity for clicks. 00:00 Positivity and the Algorithm 01:09 Something for…
- Free Comic Book Day 2026 · 12 mntRecapping my Free Comic Book Day signing at The Silver Snail and a break down why Free Comic Book Day is a misnomer that puts costs and risk on retailers. 00:00 Free Comic Book…
- The Day After Launch · 16 mntIt's the next day - and it's still surreal! From Parts Unknown #1 is available at your favorite comic book shop as of yesterday - and I'm so grateful. 00:00 The Day After 00:40…
