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State of the Account Address (Patreon)

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2022-01-26 06:45:38
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2026-06
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(This sounds much more serious than it is but I want to keep you all in the loop, since you have invested in me)

I owe quite a bit of you newbies your personalized doodle and I plan on tackling that tomorrow, so please expect seeing that soon. I’m sorry it’s taken so long.

Instagram being my biggest platform for engagement has done me in for a loop lately. I’ve had periods of stagnation but this one is particularly bad and with comics being my only gig now, I’m nervous. I’m not the only artist to face this which helps but also not really. IG has severely pushed for reels and unless someone has over a certain amount of follows, it hurts our account to post anything otherwise. I’m also not one to post a still image to trending music for views . I’m not half-assing my hard work.

I’ve been messing with animations and more intricate still frame comics. However, trying to keep up with my usually schedule of 5 new posts a week has been incredibly difficult. So- I’m working on something to appease the algorithm overlords while balancing everything else.

If you all have any feedback on what time you scroll through the app, if you check out stories, or anything I can do to get your attention, I’d be happy to hear it. I post on all other major platforms but my reach is significantly smaller so I’d like to persevere this while I work on growing the others.

Much love to you guys and thank you for hanging in with me. I’m incredibly thankful. -Kim

Comments

Shay McCaw

I joined to support you making your art. I don't care if you post 1x or 5x a week. You aren't a commodity I'm here to demand a portion of. Patreon is supposed to be here for this very kind of thing. Some seasons are difficult, and some are easier with greater production. You're getting hammered by the algorithm? That sucks. Have some tea (or wine). You're gonna be okay. We're gonna be okay. Don't get stuck in a mind trap of your own design. You are holding yourself to an impossible standard amidst incredibly challenging circumstances. Chill. Keep us in the loop. I'm not going anywhere, and I doubt many, if any, others are, either. We aren't the manager you told off and quit working for. Don't let be the voice in your head. I'd be willing to bet there are some among us who know/understand the current clusterf*©k that is the IG algorithm who might be able to help you out. But, we've got you. Deep breaths. You're gonna be okay.

Steve the Writer

I'm here to support you and your art. I am not expecting or demanding anything, I'm just happy to help in the ways I can. 👍❤

Heidi Hodges

I agree with all of the above and I doomscroll through IG when I'm bored at work (so almost all day). I dislike the push to reels because I can't stand watching videos with the sound on (please add captions) but this isn't about me. You do you and I'll be here for the ride 👍🏻

Elizabeth

Shay said it perfectly. I am not your patron because I expect you to serve me. I am here to support you so you can create your art and live your life with (hopefully) a little less stress about finances. 💚

Craig Smith

Second, third, etc. all of the above. I will note that I have also enjoyed the quick vids of you drawing a still comic. I don’t know how easy or more difficult preparing those are, but if it gives you another easy item to post as reels, awesome. As they said, you do you. We’re here for the ride.

Goldie Aboutorabi

I seriously dislike the instagram push to reels, and whilst I'm loving the animations you're doing, I would also wholeheartedly support still comics set to music, quick videos of you doing drawings (if they're not too hard to create), or even silly little videos of eg a still of a comic transitioning to a photo in real life (I'm thinking the ones with hubs or Charlie). Sending lots of love and support!

Ashley T

Everyone has already said everything so wonderfully that I don't really have much to add other than that I really appreciate the laughs your comics bring to the day. I usually indulge in some mindless scrolling (through posts, stories, AND reels) for about 20 minutes after work to let my brain chill a bit, which is late afternoon/early evening EST. I usually see your posts, but somehow a few get past me- thanks algorithm. :-| Seriously though, listen to the chorus- we've got you!

Jon Baker

Keep kicking ass, Kim

David Poole

Stupid algorithms. I enjoy your work for what it is not for what Instagram thinks it should be! You be you!

NilsB

I only follow your work on reddit so far, but joined Patreon recently to support you, as you always make me laugh. So, as Shay said it perfectly, we are here to support you and we are not going anywhere 😊

NeedlessWoodchuck

Same, but just to specify I'd also fully support you putting your comics frame by frame to reels like other artists I follow have been doing, with or without music. Love supporting you here because you rock, but want you to succeed on IG and keep getting exposure too!

Jeff

You keep making art, and I will keep enjoying it. I am not your boss and I support your art because it is awesome if I get new stuff 5x a week or 1x a week I am just happy to see your art. Let us know how we can help and the best times to view or interact and I will be there pressing the like button so many times my keyboard will meltdown.

Brett Morton

Agree with everyone above. Love your work

Ana Michael

We love supporting you here any way we can. I know I always try to interact with your posts on Instagram because I want to keep seeing more of them. Your sense of humor makes my days better, no matter how often I see it. You rock!

Chris

I like how we have a State of the Account Address. Shows how seriously you take all this. As Instagram evolves, I have zero problem with seeing older comics reposted if that helps the algorithm. I still recall the day you reposted Gary's origin story, which I had never seen, and suddenly so much became clear. And in general they're all so good the first time I actually like seeing them again. So you never have to apologize for that.

Jessica Lobert

Have you considered turning your comics into slide show reels? Plays into the algorithm but let's people see your comics for what they are. Maybe put your reposts into this format? Costs a bit more time than a simple repost, a ton less than an animation, but appeases the idiot algorithm.

Ender

I'm going to go for the joke and say that we DO pay your salary, so we ARE your boss, and as your boss we DEMAND that you... continue to be as awesome as you've always been and that you please know how much we enjoy your work. We're here for you, and will continue to be your patrons as long as you need us.