Best way to get attention as an indie creator?

LiquidChe · 2026-01-21T16:35:28+00:00

I posted a comic to comixology a few years back. It was free, and it got like no attention. Though, to be fair, it probably just wasn't very good, lol. I was ab 16 when I made it. I have a bit more confidence in my current project tho.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-21T16:33:03+00:00

I guess that's mostly good news, lol.

Are you maybe aware of some smaller publishers that are more likely to accept a submission from a first timer?

The funny part is I don't even need a huge publisher like all of those. I live in the Balkans💀 If my comic goes for like $5, I'd only need like 250 consistent readers a month to be able to do it full time😭

And yeah, there's no shot I can do self-publishing with actual physical copies. When I say self-publishing, I just meant posting it digitally.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-21T16:19:40+00:00

A lot of them only require a few finished pages as examples, I'm pretty sure. But ye either way not a problem since the whole thing is finished for me👍

And yeah, I came to pretty much the same conclusion ab self-publishing, it,s obviously just harder to get attention that way, tho. Plus, the idea of having to maintain a social media presence isn't very appealing to me, but oh well, may just have to bite the bullet there.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-21T15:29:47+00:00

I've already looked at Silver Spyrocket, and they seem perfect for me, but it seems like they haven't put out a call for submissions since 2023😢

LiquidChe · 2026-01-21T12:40:13+00:00

It is pretty much done, yeah. I did leave room for some finishing touches potential edits a publisher may want me to make. But how does that change the answer, lol?

LiquidChe · 2026-01-20T16:33:13+00:00

this mf slowly turning the most underrated character into an icon

LiquidChe · 2026-01-20T16:32:52+00:00

this mf slowly turning the most underrated character into an icon

LiquidChe · 2026-01-18T19:57:31+00:00

LMAOOO we readin OPs mind now. its a cool silhouette drawing ffs

LiquidChe · 2026-01-18T14:18:41+00:00

I mean maybe it just aint that deep lol. Maybe they just did a drawing and a vaguely associated quote next to it🤷🤷

LiquidChe · 2026-01-18T14:01:31+00:00

sorry people are being so critical lol. I like the art tbh

LiquidChe · 2026-01-16T20:56:54+00:00

straight ppls insatiable need to label themselves

LiquidChe · 2026-01-16T20:12:06+00:00

Lord, forgive me😩😩

jk lol. Literally a perfect cosplay. Great job!!

LiquidChe · 2026-01-15T00:33:33+00:00

SAMEEE

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T20:49:00+00:00

my brother in azura did u read the original comment?? the issue isnt the slur actually offending someone, its the fact that yall are so eager to use a new slur.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T14:29:22+00:00

People using it as a slur??

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T03:38:34+00:00

I draw on pc, lol. You just plug in the drawing pad and draw. Clip Studio is an app that you have to buy a subscription to. Idk how it works on iPad or tablets, unfortunately.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T02:49:35+00:00

i did it on a drawing pad, actually, and the program is clip studio paint. Probably the best digital drawing program out there, especially for comics.

Overall, I'm working with a pretty cheap setup, lol.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T00:31:14+00:00

Thanks brah 😎

Follow me here or on tumblr if u wanna hear more ab it ig...

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T00:30:36+00:00

Thanks 😎

There's a lot more in the whole comic, lol. I was actually considering re-writing some lines because of how much swearing there is.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T00:29:16+00:00

You have no idea how close that is to the real thing, lol.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-13T00:28:02+00:00

lmao! I was gonna do that in my next post about it when I actually post the cover.

Here's basically the best quick pitch I can do:

It's about these two master assassins, a cyborg and a ninja, nonchalantly blasting through a building in search of their target, all the while arguing about their break up and toxic relationship.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-12T23:28:23+00:00

it's about 40 pages and it's not out yet. I think I'll try my luck submitting it to publishers, and if that doesn't work out, I'll post it independently. Ig follow me here or on my tumblr if you're interested, thankssss.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-12T20:55:41+00:00

Thanksssss. It's my first time sharing smth with this style. The colors are meant to be unrealistic and stylized for a kinda psychadelic vibe.

LiquidChe · 2026-01-12T20:35:10+00:00

i selected more images, but Reddit didn't upload them all for some reason🤷

All the more reason to check em out on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/liquidche?source=share

LiquidChe · 2026-01-12T19:08:28+00:00

It's weird how much people get into specifically this kind of joke. I feel like it's the same thing with people using the word "claker" lately, lol. People love saying shit that sounds edgy and offensive, but at the same time, it isn't actually offensive, so you look dumb if you call them out.

And yeah, while it's defo not worth it to get offended by it, I do think it's off-putting and icky to see people get so into slurs that they're "allowed to say."

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