How to Get Syndicated, Part 1
The following is the first in a multipart series on how to get syndicated.
Part 1 Publishing comic strips on the Web is fun, but if you want to make a living at cartooning you will probably need a distributor (called a "syndicate"). Below are some resources you might find helpful in developing your work and submitting it for review. This week's material showcases the on-line resources. Next week will be the print stuff.
And I wish you the best of luck; it's a tough business to crack.
Best on-line resources
- Cartoonist's Fountain of Knowledge by Pat.
- This site links to pages that promote the art of cartooning, such as syndicate homepages, technique or tips pages, online distribution services etc. A fabulous resource for cartoonists trying to learn the trade or participate on the Internet. Strong on non-US resources. E-mail.
- Dilbert Zone by Scott Adams.
- This page is Scott Adams' fun and informative story about how he became a syndicated cartoonist. Cartoonists can learn a lot about how far perseverance and professionalism will take them.
- How to Cartoon by Ampersand.
- An excellent "How to" guide for aspiring cartoonist, plus a comprehensive set of links to related cartooning resources. E-mail.
- Laugh Traxx by Trotta Traxx.
- This is a stylish e-zine for professional cartoonists and gag writers. E-mail.
Other on-line resources
- Cartoon Corner by Emmett Scott.
- Some sample cartoons and a helpful Arts and Activities page that provides a "how to" approach to cartooning.
- Cartooning 101 by Chris Browne.
- The cartoonist behind Hagar the Horrible provides a useful overview of how to be a successful cartoonist (that is, how to achieve syndication).
- Cartoonists Almanac by Cartoonists at Large.
- Provides useful information such listings of how-to books, industry publications, organizations, and newspaper syndicates.
- Laswell, Fred
- A nice art instruction program for children. E-mail.
- Tool Talk by John MacLeod.
- There is some pretty useful nuts and bolts information on what kinds of pens and paper are best to draw comics. E-mail.
- Tribune Media Syndicate.
- This syndicate provides aspiring cartoonists with a very helpful Submission Guidelines web page.
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