[Resource of the Day] – Make Marketing a Core Business Strategy

Marketing is much more than just sales and advertising — it’s a vital part of any business strategy. Today’s article gets into the “why” of marketing, and my notes add some of my own thoughts on this vital business process.

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[Resource of the Day] – Publishing Industry Glossary

As I’ve written my business plan for Army Ant Publishing, I’ve done extensive research on the world of publishing. Here is an article I found useful:

Publishing Industry Glossary by RJ Communications.

Have you ever come across a term describing publishing that you didn’t know, or weren’t sure you entirely understood? I know I did when I started researching the publishing industry, especially when it came to understanding printing.

Fortunately, I found a great glossary of terms, many of which I would not have been able to figure out for myself without asking someone….

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[Resource of the Day] – Children’s Book Writing FAQ

Interested in writing children’s books? It’s not as easy as it seems! Fortunately, there’s a society out there for those who choose to write and illustrate books for children, and they’ve got a great FAQ with a lot of good, relevant information about the process…

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[Resource of the Day] – A Look At Comics On the Web

Now, here’s an interesting article. Scott Rosenberg, the former founder of Malibu Comics recently bought DrunkDuck.com (a webcomics portal) because he wants to help pioneer the concept of comics on the web. Take a look…

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[Resource of the Day] – A Look Inside American Manga!

Why is American Manga such a booming market right now? Here’s an interview by the Comics Journal with one of the key players, Dallas Middaugh, the former head of VIZ Comics and the current head of Del Ray Manga. This is a great piece that explains a lot about American manga — I’m really glad I stumbled across it!

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[Resource of the Day] – Get a Comic Book Grant!

Need a grant to get your comic book going? If you’re serious about it, you might consider applying for a grant from the Xeric Foundation…

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[Resource of the Day] – Cover Design Don’ts

Everyone knows the saying that “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” And yet all of us do. While some of us will make exceptions when we’re hunting for a specific title or author, most of the time, the cover is the first thing we use to judge whether or not we’re even interested in picking up a book. But believe it or not, it’s not just the artwork on the cover that affects our decision; it’s also the little details that our mind picks up subconsciously.

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