What is it that drags people down the Do-it-yourself highway? Freedom, power, pride or philosophy? After speaking to two comic book writers the reason seems to be popular. To avoid the feelings of helplessness and the jail cell they check themselves into when someone else controls there work.
A common path we've discovered amongst these DIYers, is they want to work under their terms only. And the Internet has cybernetic-ally given these talented DIYers a global landscape where they can show their comics to millions of viewers. Free of charge.
Sounds great doesn't it? Working under your own terms, your carefully crafted schedule fitting perfectly into your life. Sounds like music to my ears, now I just need to make a career out of it!
Easier said than done.
Although publishing the work online on your website is free, it also means the amount box on your paycheck reads FREE.
If you're thinking.. "What's the point?" then don't read on, because it probably means you've never loved anything and you need to stop reading and go out and find love.
If you're thinking... "Who are they and where do they find the courage to enter the DIY realm?" Please, stay tuned for more.
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