Life Update September (Patreon)

I got back from the Philippines a week ago and waiting on my doorstep was a box from Japan! It had 6 advanced copies of the JAPANESE COGNITIVE DRAWING book! Yep! 

If you want to grab a copy I think you can at this link:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798632570/

I never thought I'd be teaching Japanese kids how to draw so this is kinda cool!

And just so you know, the English version is selling out quickly and in fact, I might have to do a reprinting soon. I'm just not sure how I will pay for it yet because the first printing cost $25k for both the Male and Female books (2000 of each). So far all my profits from the non-kickstarter sells will have to go back into reprinting. I just want to make sure it keeps selling before I make that decision. 

If it keeps selling then it might start turning a profit every month (which is my hope).

Comic Inkubator is opening soon!

Something big is in the works! We are getting ready to relaunch my online comic course, but this time, it will come in two versions: one with just the course material and another that comes with a weekly live session and feedback. As one of my amazing patrons, you will get the first chance to sign up for the live version of the course as well as a special discounted price. I will only take 20 students this round, so slots could fill quickly.

Those of you who took the course through Patreon previously will also be getting access to this new version of the course for free (and a chance to participate in the live sessions for a reduced price). More on this coming next week!

That's it for now. 

Jason

P.S. Our friend Austin Shurtliff is working on a dissertation about graphic novels and he needs people to take a 15 minute survey. If you are between 18-32 years old and enjoyed reading graphic novels during middle school. Here's a link to his survey: https://ttucomc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3E0lbWyenykZC7A