Patreon backers can enjoy early access to a new webcomic. This one is about free speech and the internet.
I’m very grateful for my Patreon backers and am always looking for ways to make supporting me worthwhile. At the same time, I need to find better ways to earn money with my cartoons. After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided to restructure my reward tiers to give more value at *almost* no extra cost, and at the same time increase my cartooning income to something more sustainable.
I’M ADDING MORE STUFF!
If you follow me on Patreon you may have noticed that I’ve started posting more frequently with additional content. It’s a work in progress but my goal is to at least double the number of posts in my feed. It won’t all be artwork – finished cartoons take a lot of time so for now at least, the cartoons will still be released at about the same rate. But I’ll be adding other goodies and fun stuff like sketches, commentary, links, downloads, AMA’s (Ask Me Anything’s), recommended resources, art/writing tips, etc.
I’M ALSO ADJUSTING REWARD TIERS
New Patreon rewards are as follows:
$2 per month
Includes access to my cartoons three days before the rest of the world, plus a sample pack including some of the goodies that higher-level backers get.
$5 per month
Includes exclusive Patron-only cartoons plus full access to my new Patreon feed 2.0 which will now include sketches, commentary, links, downloads, AMA’s (Ask Me Anything’s), maybe a video now and then, etc. You’ll also get early access to my regular cartoons, just like the previous level.
$10 per month
Includes everything above, plus downloads of any digital cartoon content available in my store (books, greeting card memes, etc.) and the ability to suggest drawing prompts each month. You mention a topic and I’ll brainstorm some gags about it!
During my “day job” as a freelance illustrator I sometimes get hired to work as a courtroom sketch artist. I’ve been at it for about fifteen years and have sketched for some of Minnesota’s highest profile trials during that time including a school shooting, an attempted ISIS recruitment, the kidnapping/death of Jacob Wetterling, and the fight over Prince’s estate, and two police shootings.
Last night I was the featured guest on a popular daily podcast about Minnesota news called Up and At ‘Em. We discussed courtroom sketching, cameras in the courtroom, and Gallagher’s sledge-o-matic (most of the discussion is during the second half of the show). They also gave some love to my webcomics and my book Mostly Nonsense.
Listen here or search for “Up and At ‘Em” (episode #538) on just about any podcast app.
This coming Saturday (Oct. 6) I’ll be at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for the annual Fall ComiCon. I’ll be there along with 150 other creators selling my book of gag cartoons Mostly Nonsense as well as prints of my cartoons. If you are in the area stop on by and say “hi!” Tickets and more info at https://www.mcbacomicons.com.
I’m in the process of restructuring my Patreon page. To get the ball rolling I’ve updated my promo video. It’s less than two minutes and cuts right to the chase. If you enjoy my work, would you consider sharing it with your friends on social media?
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Thanks a bunch!