Comments on: Writers Worth: The How-to’s of Comic Writing

By: Richard Pulfer

Richard Pulfer — Tue, 27 May 2014 21:56:37 +0000

Like most fields, it really depends who you are writing for. Established writers working for major companies can make between $50 and $100 a page, which is nothing to sneeze at when you stop to think most comics are 22 pages long. Of course, I've haven't seen that kind of money yet, and mostly average $10-$20 a page. I hope that answers your question.

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Tue, 20 May 2014 12:53:05 +0000

I do, Richard. What kind of rates can a writer with some experience in this field command?

By: Richard Pulfer

Richard Pulfer — Mon, 19 May 2014 20:53:00 +0000

Thanks for the comments Sharon, Anne, Jennifer, Ashley and Cathy - and especially thanks to Paula and Lori for setting this up. It was a lot of fun to write this blog, even if it was a little maddening to try to squeeze what little I know into a single blog!

I actually spent the morning at a comic book signing with Josh Blaylock of the Chicago-based publisher Devil's Due. i picked up his book How to Self-Publish Comics, Not Just Create Them, which looks to contain lots of information.

Now that I've finally got to check this blog's comments, does anyone have any questions?

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:46:55 +0000

Thanks for this, Richard. It's always inspiring to hear of a new niche for writers – appreciate your tips on breaking in!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:44:36 +0000

This reminds me that there are so many markets available to writers that I have no clue even exist. It's a great reason to follow the things you're interested in to find where you need to focus your writing talent and also be creative in ways to enter that market!

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:27:49 +0000

I'm glad I pushed you to contact Lori, Richard! Great post. But I expected no less.

Now that everyone knows you, stop lurking and comment here now and then.

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Mon, 19 May 2014 14:25:50 +0000

Interesting topic Richard. It just goes to show, there are endless ways we can earn a living from our writing. I hope this inspires some folks who hadn't previously thought of comic writing as a viable market. 🙂

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:29:00 +0000

I laughed too, Cathy. I love Richard's sense of humor. :)

It is neat to know, isn't it, Anne?

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:25:16 +0000

Interesting… glad to know this stuff… Thanks, Richard.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Mon, 19 May 2014 13:18:24 +0000

This had me LOl I can’t even draw malnourished stick-people well. I know that feeling.

What a cool story, Richard, and a great example of perseverance. I lived in San Diego for years and Comic Con is one of its biggest events. The city loves it. :-)

So glad Lori could draw you out. ;-)