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** You'll want to keep a [[Strip Buffer]] to prevent this; how big that buffer is depends on how topical your comic is meant to be, and how much effort it takes to make a comic, which could be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Heck, if you can get ahead by a few months, more power to ya.

** And for managing that buffer, you'll want to use a Content Management System that allows you to schedule updates -- [http://comicpress.org/ ComicPress] is the industry darling (and free!), but as long as you can schedule updates to go up on time (so you can go to a convention or elsewhere without having to worry about updates), anything will work.

* [[Two Gamers On a Couch]] - It's been done so many times, you'll have better odds doing a Furry Porn Comic.

* [[Author Filibuster]] -- When your opinions overtake the comic to the point that everyone who disagrees with you wants to stop reading.

* [[Creator Breakdown]] -- When you decide to take your bad mood out on the comic for no good reason.

* [[The Rant]] -- Often used to shill [[The Merch]] and explain a [[Schedule Slip]], it can also turn into a soap box. Use it wisely.

* [[Writer On Board]] -- The cause of many an [[Author Filibuster]].

The good news is, not all webcomics are action-oriented, so you don't always have to worry about illustrating fights.

=== Marketing Department ===

[[Shameless Self Promotion]] was going to be a big part of any webcomic you've ever heard of, sure. The thing is, it'll take more than that to get noticed. You're going to want to try a lot of things -- from conventions to online ads -- but here's some ideas to consider once you're on your way:

* [[Derivative Works]] of all kinds, including:

** [[Themed Tarot Deck]] (or just a card deck, really -- still lots of cards)

** [[Title the Adaptation|Title: The Adaptation]] -- Often [[Better Than It Sounds]], this strategy involves making spinoffs and adaptations into various new types of media, whether it be a series of audio-enhanced Youtube clips, dress-up dolls, or even a new game for your fans to play. Takes a bit more effort than just the comic alone does, so you may be dependent on fans to do most of the heavy lifting, or at least making sure that you're playing to your comic's strengths in making and releasing new material.

* [[Franchise Killer]] -- When it ''only'' takes down the reputation of your comic.

* [[Misaimed Marketing]] -- In short, don't make a toy line if your comic is porno.

== Extra Credit ==

* ''[[Lackadaisy]]'': Pretty much everything one should strive to find in a webcomic, or printed media in general. Despite starring furry cats as its characters, the choice is more stylistic than anything, and indeed allows for a wonderful range of expression. The setting is painstakingly researched, with sharp writing that intertwines humor with drama, and the artwork is easily matched with that of the Golden and Renaissance Ages of Animation.

=== The Epic Fails ===

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