Here's some useful threads you should read (Maybe we can have a sticky thread for FAQs like this):I don't personally know any artists. The second that is with my current financial situation I just don't have the money to hire an artist and that situation does not look like it will change any time soon. As a result, I am turning to those with more experence in this industry for advice. How does one in my situation find an artist to work with them?
- I have a question about developing a one off graphic novel? (04-01-2014)
- My novel as a graphic novel (09-17-2013)
- Looking for an illustrator (09-11-2013)
- My girlfriend wants to work on a graphic novel with me - What am I getting into? (06-25-2013)
- My experience finding an artist (03-23-2012)
- So what do you do... (03-10-2012)
- Looking for an artist to work on a new comic! (01-27-2012)
- Finding an Artist (07-14-2011)
- RELIK - Looking for NEW ARTIST! (06-20-2011)
- Should I learn to draw or hire an artist (12-31-2010)
- Artist and Publishers Needed (11-17-2010)
- Lookinf [sic] for an Illustrator (12-22-2009)
- Approaching Artists (11-08-2009)
Will doing some kind of fundraising be inevedable or is there another way that won't demand me comming up with lots of money somehow? If you have any advice for me I would be grateful.
Crowdfunding done well isn't easy. It takes promotion, connections and a good reputation. Success doesn't end once you raise the money, for you must fulfill your promises/rewards too, and many a Kickstarter or Indiegogo has gone pear shaped because the person running things under estimated costs, especially taxes and shipping. It's my personal observation among my social circle there's a general weariness and wariness regarding comic crowdfunders thanks to blow ups like Sullivan's Sluggers, Gods of Men and Womanthology, and others. Even people who seemed to have it together ended in disappointment.
Though it wasn't part of your question, here are some threads on related topics you might find useful. First, scriptwriting comics:
- New to comics - suggest me some resources? (08-16-2013)
- How To Get Started? (10-10-2011)
- Converting your written novel into a graphic novel (10-22-2011)
- moving from novels to comics (07-02-2011)
- Writing submissions (02-17-2012)
- Promoting a Kickstarter project? (10-20-2011)