Building a War Chest
Ok, now that InkTank Studios is a legitimate entity it's time to start building up some funds to get this ship sailing. I am really focusing on making the studio a self sufficient entity, so whatever money I bring in is what money I can spend. To that end, I will be having a donation drive soon (early next month I am thinking) with random prizes, plus I have dug some original comic strip art for Angst Technology and the others out of storage to sell (perhaps eBay a few and the rest add "buy" buttons to the strip archives themselves).
On the "need to buy" list is a InDesign plug in that will allow me to automate the layout process of books for print. First up, a small run of a Sorry, We're Open one shot comic, collecting all the SWO strips in one book. It will be pretty much a test bed for future printing and a way for me to test the publishing waters on a small scale. My ultimate goal is to work towards collected volumes of the Angst Tech strips. With that will come the need to buy some ISBN numbers for that and future books.
Plus, my A.P.E. application is in, so I'll need to cover table/booth registration and expenses. Luckily it's local, so again it's a good small step to test the waters. Plus I have Blizzcon coming up where I'll be promoting Emissary and making some contacts and taking a few meetings (didn't have time to get booth space or set up a meeting area).
I will have to be VERY fiscally responsible in this endeavor, so buying only necessary software/equipment, lessening travel expenses, etc. My plan is to hit convention up and down the West coast to keep my travel expenses and shipping low. Heck, I can just drive to like 90% of them here and take all of my inventory in the car.
I am also looking at some goodies to sell on the site here as well as take with me to appearances. Mugs, t-shirts ... the usual stuff. Personally, I might even just make a one off "I Think I Pithed Myself" t-shirt just to wear around. I'll be posting some surveys and polls on the site in the coming weeks to get a feel for what folks would like to see and to get some demographic info (visitor age, sex, location, etc.)
All in all, I have grand plans for InkTank Studios. The grand plans I never followed though with all those years ago when I was riding the crest of Internet notoriety. But this time around, I plan on doing it right. And in the process, also do right by you.
I'd also like to extend my thanks for the folks who have donated already. Don't worry, if I have any contests and pull random donator names for prizes, I'll be including everyone who made donations, including ones made before the contest announcement. I won't double dip the donations. Consider yourselves "in". ;)
On the "need to buy" list is a InDesign plug in that will allow me to automate the layout process of books for print. First up, a small run of a Sorry, We're Open one shot comic, collecting all the SWO strips in one book. It will be pretty much a test bed for future printing and a way for me to test the publishing waters on a small scale. My ultimate goal is to work towards collected volumes of the Angst Tech strips. With that will come the need to buy some ISBN numbers for that and future books.
Plus, my A.P.E. application is in, so I'll need to cover table/booth registration and expenses. Luckily it's local, so again it's a good small step to test the waters. Plus I have Blizzcon coming up where I'll be promoting Emissary and making some contacts and taking a few meetings (didn't have time to get booth space or set up a meeting area).
I will have to be VERY fiscally responsible in this endeavor, so buying only necessary software/equipment, lessening travel expenses, etc. My plan is to hit convention up and down the West coast to keep my travel expenses and shipping low. Heck, I can just drive to like 90% of them here and take all of my inventory in the car.
I am also looking at some goodies to sell on the site here as well as take with me to appearances. Mugs, t-shirts ... the usual stuff. Personally, I might even just make a one off "I Think I Pithed Myself" t-shirt just to wear around. I'll be posting some surveys and polls on the site in the coming weeks to get a feel for what folks would like to see and to get some demographic info (visitor age, sex, location, etc.)
All in all, I have grand plans for InkTank Studios. The grand plans I never followed though with all those years ago when I was riding the crest of Internet notoriety. But this time around, I plan on doing it right. And in the process, also do right by you.
I'd also like to extend my thanks for the folks who have donated already. Don't worry, if I have any contests and pull random donator names for prizes, I'll be including everyone who made donations, including ones made before the contest announcement. I won't double dip the donations. Consider yourselves "in". ;)
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