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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 1H 7M

Perfecting Your Perfectionism

from Comic Lab · host Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

How do you stop polishing and start publishing? Our strategies for overcoming perfectionism! Also — Dave has a little good news about the tariffs on imported books.Today's ShowDave Kellett at San Diego Comic-Con: Booth 1228How to conquer perfectionismHow to introduce a new dialogue font into your comicUPDATE: Tariffs on imported booksSusan MacTaggartDecreasing image size without losing quality.SummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, hosts Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett share humorous anecdotes about Father's Day mishaps, discuss the importance of deadlines in combating perfectionism, and provide insights on changing fonts in comics. They also touch on the impact of ego on creativity, share updates on Comic-Con, and delve into the intricacies of file preparation for digital comics. The episode features a guest appearance by Susan McTaggart, who offers personal affirmations, and concludes with a discussion on Patreon strategies and the challenges of maintaining subscriber support.TakeawaysBrad shares a humorous story about his disastrous Father's Day.The importance of deadlines in overcoming perfectionism is emphasized.Perfectionism can be defeated by focusing on the next project.Respecting past work is crucial for growth as an artist.Ego can hinder creativity and progress in comics.Changing fonts in comics requires careful consideration and communication with readers.Import taxes on books can be manageable if planned for.Susan McTaggart provides uplifting affirmations for listeners.Patreon strategies should focus on providing value to subscribers.File preparation for digital comics is essential for quality presentation. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

How do you stop polishing and start publishing? Our strategies for overcoming perfectionism! Also — Dave has a little good news about the tariffs on imported books.

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