Learning In Progress #3: Numbered Bullet Points.
I’ve noticed in the past that when I send back a list of requested changes to my contractors, if there’s more than one change, sometimes they’ll forget one or two. It’s a simple mistake, because I’m often trying to transmit a lot of information, and some of it can just slip their mind. I quickly [...]
Portfolio Tip #4: Don’t show works in progress.
Unless you have a lot of content of the same quality level, don’t show works in progress. Especially not front and center. The implication is that it’s the best you’ve done yet and that you’re desperate for content. It makes me think that you don’t think any of your other work is as good as [...]
Portfolio Tip #3: Don’t write long emails in a job app.
I hate long emails in a job application. Resumes mean nothing to me. Include it but don’t expect me to read it, because your artwork says more about you than anything you put in a resume. I also hate cover letters, although that’s more of a personal preference. My time is valuable, so keep it [...]
8 Steps to Cheaper Contractors!
In talking to the same friend that inspired the last post, for fun, he challenged me to see how I’d go about contracting out the pages of a graphic novel on a tight budget. I’ve never done that before. I have no idea how the graphic novel industry works, or even the exact processes, so [...]
Sell people on your ideas for awesome results!
I was giving a friend of mine advice on how to really capture the imagination and interest of a contractor and (hopefully) negotiate a lower rate, and I broke it down in a way that may be helpful to selling your ideas to someone. I’ve broken my method down into a simple three-step process. Let’s [...]