self-publisher's forum
Send any queries you may have about self-publishing to gary@millidge.com and Gary will do his best to answer them and post his responses here for the benefit of all. Gary would like to point out that he has no official qualification in self-publishing, but is happy to share his experiences of many years successfully creating and publishing his acclaimed Strangehaven comic book.
• A Steep Learning Curve
Frank Mafrici asks technical stuff about scanning and resolutions. [22 January 06]
• Advice for an Indy Publisher
James Reddington wonders whether it's worth going for the big time. [22 January 06]
• ISBNs
Sean Michael Wilson asks whether it's worth purchasing a block of ISBNs. [23 October 03]
• Printers and Distributors
Sean Michael Wilson asks two simple questions that inspire long detailed answers. [20 October 03]
• Letting the World Know you exist
Martin Buxton writes with a second batch of questions, this time asking how to go about promoting a new comic book series. [11 October 03]
• Does self-publishing pay enough to survive on?
Veteran cartoonist Angus McKie wonders whether self-publishing is a viable alternative to freelancing. [3 June 03]
• How Much Will It Cost?
Martin Buxton writes with queries about the cost of self-publishing, drawing materials and desktop publishing. [18 July 02]
• The Blind Leading The Blind
Adam Jakes asks about wider distribution and print quality [Gary's response was originally published in Strangehaven #11] [April 99]