Crowdfunding Your Comic: Before, During, and After the Campaign

In this panel, star creators and industry pros discuss the ins and outs of crowdfunding a comic.

Panelists:

● Adam Lawson is the writer of The Kill Journal and The Eighth from Failed Superheroes Club. He is also the creator of the TT RPG Asunder, and writer/director of Escape the Night, Sagas of Sundry, & Spell Slingers.

● Honor Vincent is the multitalented writer and creator of Andraste, and writes for a variety of platforms as well.

● Rylend Grant is the Ringo Award-winning creator of comics like Aberrant, Banjax, The Jump, and The Peacekeepers. He’s worked for 15+ years in Hollywood, developing film and television projects - mostly big, poppy action movies - with folks like JJ Abrams, Ridley Scott, John Woo, Luc Beson, and Justin Lin.

● Oriana Leckert is the Director of Publishing & Comics Outreach at Kickstarter, and brings with her years of experience in publishing and crowdfunding.

● Gamal Hennessy is the writer of The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing, and is an experienced entertainment transactions attorney with expertise in comic book publishing and IP licensing.