Where do I find other people that want to break into comics?

[Jawiin]

hey Spoilerites,

I want to write for comics eventually. Got a great first issue script, and want to hook up with an artist to draw it. And start submitting it to companies. Problem is, I can't find any good websites out there for collaborators to meet. Do you guys know of any?

I also live in Los Angeles, so maybe that could help matters if anyone out here knows of a local meetup?

[Navarre]

I'm not sure. It seems to me that it's harder to break into comics as a writer than it is as an artist.

There's a Collaborations section on this forum where you could share some work, perhaps give samples, and try to drum up interest. But as far as a direct, professional method of trying to break into the business, I don't know what to tell you except: Don't Give Up Until You Succeed.

Best of luck!

[The Mighty King Cobra]

hey Spoilerites,

I want to write for comics eventually. Got a great first issue script, and want to hook up with an artist to draw it. And start submitting it to companies. Problem is, I can't find any good websites out there for collaborators to meet. Do you guys know of any?

Nope.

[Gaumer]

Facebook has some groups and pages or whatever that have this as the topic. You can always try there.

My local comic shop used to have a Creator's Club the met once a month. Although it was more like a "This is why your script sucks" club you may be able to find some like minded wannabe's in your local area doing that.

You could lurk on art sites and network there.

But I honestly don't know. I've only ever just read stuff here and there. Someone awhile back had a thing about this on Twitter and it was fun reading. Also they've had panels at comic cons that I've read the live chat posts regarding this.

Good luck, tho.

[Blackthunder01]

Best way that I've ever seen was try Deviantart but even better than that ... go to conventions and hit artist alley.  That's the best and easiest place to meet talent looking for work.

[Navarre]

For some reason I seem to run across a lot of artists who will draw but only on a commission basis.

[Blackthunder01]

For some reason I seem to run across a lot of artists who will draw but only on a commission basis.

"If your good at something, never do it for free."  ~Heath Ledger's Joker

[Navarre]

True. But it always seems writers are looking for artists but I never come across artists saying, "Hey, gimme something to draw."

[Blackthunder01]

That's because artists either come up with their own concepts or just do prints.  A buddy of mine is an artist who decided to write a comic about our favorite radio show.  Now he's the artist/creator of the show's offical comic book.  (League of Extraodinarily Stupid Gentlemen ... it's no J.M. Strazinski but it's worth a chuckle.)  If it had been the other way around, he'd have to run around trying to find an artist and probably would have never got it off the ground.

Artist never run out of things to draw ... at their worst, they just draw stuff we don't care about (or just suck).  Writers tend to need artists unless they're writing a novel because this is a very visual medium.  I don't see the need going the other way in such a dire way.  (Sketch books, prints, sketches, and original content sell pretty well for artists at conventions.  Even people not working with comic companies.)

[Jawiin]

I definitely will check out the collaborators section. I did not know about that.

I know some artists, and I know of deviant art. My whole thing about not using deviantart is trying to find an artisti on that site that will not rip off your idea. I like the whole face to face meeting time.
Hitting up an artists alley, is a very good idea.

Well, I will keep posting, and keep everyone updated on how its coming along.