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Calling all creative folks, with something they want to promote/advertise/flog. Ever advertised your new book/project/blog/Page in a newspaper or magazine? Of course you haven't. You're a creative - you'd never have the money for that. And anyway, why advertise in a big corporate glossy magazines with huge numbers of readers who, quite frankly, do not deserve to see (ignore) your ad? No, what you want is to be seen by a lot fewer people, but the right people. What you want is to advertise in a small self published, cutting edge, do-it-yourself ethos zine.
What you get; a small (tiny - this is my tiniest zine yet) unique hand drawn advertisement. The space is approximately an inch squared. Just enough room for a logo, a web address, and a few of words. All for five British pounds. Above is a couple of pages from my
How To Draw Like a Loon zine. Your ads will be similar even though the zine layout is totally different.
Spaces are very limited, and as I'm hoping to get this zine to the press on Monday, time is limited too. Take advantage of this offer now. Interested? Get in touch.
Support self publishing. Support a fellow creative to keep on creating.
A little commercial break here, folks.You know, as uncomfortable as I find doing this kind of thing, I HAVE to.
Today, I am offering a unique little piece of art. Well, two actually and a special edition of the zine How To Draw Like A Nut. I have just put these two little drawings above for sale. Also, included in the package is a version of the said zine, jam packed full of extra handwritten notes. So pop on by my shop for a better view HERE.
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on 12/14/2011
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Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy of 'How to Draw Like a Loon' thus far. They are still available HERE, before Christmas, to those in the UK. I'll open that up to the 'rest of the world' after the holiday.
You know, I've come across many a learning curve since opening my little Etsy shop, a couple of years back, and especially since I started making and selling zines. One of those curves, that I am currently in the process of tackling, is how to keep the personal touch whilst running an efficient small business.
You see, the postage and packing of the last couple of zines was ridiculously time consuming. I didn't make things easy for myself. In fact I seemed to make them impossibly difficult. Some of you who follow my blog, and who have purchased my zines, may recall the 'Nut' envelope decorating debacle. Plus, you may remember the hand written teeny weeny pixie letters and gift tags that came with 'About A Book' zine and caused my last nervous breakdown.
To say those experiences were stressful is an great big understatement and I will not be going back there. Imagine hand decorating envelopes for over 250 zines. The scene below is just a glimpse into how that felt.
That HAD to change. Since then my friend has taken over the running of my shop and the mailing of zines. While this has meant that the orders are being sent out a day or two after they come in, the personal touch has been lost along the way. So, how do you do both? Is it possible to do both? I think so. And, have a few ideas on how to redress the balance. One is little limited edition compliment slips that change every so often, drawn especially to express my gratitude to you, like the one at the top of his post.
I hope these experiences of mine may be useful to you should you be considering zine making and opening up your own little Etsy shop.
And, finally another little plug for my new zine 'How to Draw Like a Loon'. The perfect stocking filler for anyone who loves to draw. Buy it HERE now.
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on 12/9/2011
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Finally, finally my new zine is up for sale. But, hold your horses. This time I made sure I was ready to go. I've waited until I had the zine, the envelopes and the other bits and pieces in my hands before listing it. In the past, you may recall, I jumped in head first, not prepared and I vowed to myself that I'd never do that again. It was soooo stressful.
However, in waiting until I had all the components ready for the off I have missed the 'rest of the world' Christmas deadline. So, I am only going to be putting this little zine up for sale to Europe and the UK this side of Crimbo. Sorry, about that rest of the world. Don't forget to keep some of your Christmas money to get your copy after the holiday.
I'm absolutely chuffed to bits with 'How to Draw Like A Loon'. It's the best yet. I hope you will be just as chuffed.
Some actual photos to come.
So, get your copy HERE.
Europe you HAVE to order this weekend to get Loon before Christmas!
Here's the last of he classified ads that will feature in my next zine. You know, last year I made a post where I vowed to never ever launch a new zine before Christmas. I am such an idiot. I really am.
Plus, on the subject, I was going to list 'How To Draw Like A Loon' today but after consulting my part time manager/shop keeper/advisor, Tim, I was advised not to. It is currently at the printers and he suggested that I do not list it until I have it in my hands and it's ready to go. That way, I shouldn't be making future posts where I apologise for it being late. Like I usually do.
Also, I would like to take this opportunity to ...er....ahem....apologise to all those who have been waiting to see their classified ads for bloody ages. I....er...welll.....uh....ahem....you know?
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on 9/28/2011
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Okay, so page two of the classified ads (above), that will appear in my upcoming zine, is finished Done and dusted. If you have bought some space a big thanks. I hope you like your ad. The last page (below) is almost complete. After fitting in all the ads I have a little space left. Three ad boxes to be precise. If you click on the drawing you can see the space. If you would like to purchase that space then you can; HERE. I will be finishing this drawing in the next day or two so please be quick.
By the way, Wil, don't worry that's not your ad!
So, here's the first of the advertising pages completely finished. Well, apart from the mysterious secret message, that is. I've loved drawing these pages. Taking your ideas and making them into little adverts has been a whole load of fun.
I'm just putting the finishing touches to the other classifieds, they'll be blogged shortly. Thanks to all who bought their advertising slots. The funds will help towards getting this zine printed. And, as ever, thanks for your patience.
Y'all know the drill by now; click on the image to see it in detail, and to read the (end of the)story that made front page of the Bugle.
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on 9/12/2011
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I'm just rounding up the last couple of drawings for the next zine. I'm looking forward to getting a new one printed. It's been a long time.
The 'classified ads' drawings (see last post) are just about finished and I'll try to post them by the end of the week. So, if you've bought some advertising space come back to see your hand illustrated ads. In the meantime I leave you with this craziness. Who knows what I'm ranting on about in this drawing. It's very late at night, the time of night when you shouldn't really be allowed a pen and paper and a blog.
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on 9/5/2011
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I don't really like to clog up my blog with the same stuff, I like to give you visitors some variety. However, I'm working on a number of labour intensive drawings at the moment, these included. They are almost there now. My next post will be the complete versions. So, if you've purchased advertising space, but do not see your ad yet, hang fire. They'll be along shortly.
People seem to like these step by step processes, though. In the past I've made a few such posts. To see my other step by steppers take a look
HERE. I always think that this set is best viewed on slideshow.
I've said before, coincidentally in my last ballpoint zine, that one of the many things I love about the creative process is the way it surprises you. Sometimes, I feel, I have no idea where an idea comes from, but if you just trust yourself, and your pen, then it seems to unfold in front of your very eyes. I'm loving how these pieces have this bird theme. I have no idea why or how, but I'm loving it.
One last thing, have YOU seen the bird girl? I need to know.
I'm currently enjoying a lovely staycation, with family and friends, which has kept me from blogging. However, I've been doing loads of sketching; journaling my little holiday. I know, I'm getting so brave! Anyways, I'll post all of those drawings over the next few days. In the meantime, I am still working on this illustrated 'classified ad' piece (or pieces).
I still have advertising space left in my next zine if you'd like to purchase some, and I have tried to simplify the buying/pricing process. The business card type ads are now available and at reduced prices. They are filling up though, so to get a spot you should buy sooner rather than later. This is all the space I have, and some of that has ads already lined up.
So, basically, these are the categories;
1) a hand written message for $5 (read more and buy
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2) a Twitter box for $5 (read more and buy
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3) a business card type box for $10 (read more and buy
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on 8/15/2011
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So, folks, here's my new idea. I have always wanted to do a 'classified ads' (not sure what they are called in other countries, or even if you have them?) drawing. Plus, it could raise some revenue to get my next zine printed. I have almost finished all the artwork for the new zine, it's another 'Drawing with a Ballpoint Pen' zine, and I've just a couple of pages to complete. It'll be out in early October. And, this time it has more pages.
I've decided to sell the advertising space, but of course there is a twist, I'll be writing and drawing each of the ads in with my own fair hand. I'm adding, to Etsy, the first two options which are;
An announcement or message; words not pictures, 3 lines and up to 110 characters. Ideas for this are birthday wishes (don't forget the zine ain't out 'til October so birthdays after that), thank yous, hellos, would like to meets, marriage proposals, dumpings, coming out of the closet. Whatever you like as long as it can be said in less than 11o characters (one or two over is fine).This will cost $5. View the listing HERE.
Small square ad box; these can include a small icon, maybe your Flickr or Twitter profile icon. It would need to fit into a square, and not be too complicated a design; these boxes are just over an inch squared. I can also add your name (see the Miguel Herranz ad for guidance). Or I can add your Twitter name, and you can leave the rest to me. I'll come up with the bird! This will cost $10. Buy HERE.
Of course, you will not have to pay for any postage - but the price is for the ad ONLY. Not a copy of the zine. They will be listed separately, when released, in a month or so.
If you want one of the larger boxes hang fire and I'll add them in the next day or two. The larger spaces (business card size) can hold your name an image and your web addresses.
I hope this makes sense. I really do.
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on 2/6/2011
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WARNING; zinemaking can seriously damage your sanity.
'How to Draw Like a Nut' is still available HERE.
You know, I cannot quite believe I'm actually saying this but, folks, but I am actually finally on top of all of the recent orders. Yeah, I know, I bet you never thought you'd see the day either. So, as of yesterday, every single actual zine, print and original drawing are now in the mail. I actually cannot believe it. I am going to celebrate by drawing. Yep, I'm going to do an actual drawing this weekend.
Thanks to everybody not only for the orders but for your patience too. I know what a loser I am when it comes to getting this stuff mailed so buge (big huge) thanks. I'm really pleased with my little zine and I hope you are/will be too. The only issue is on the back cover where some of the writing got chopped off. Should you want to write like nut, but couldn't follow the instructions because of the chopped offness (hey, I haven't slept for a month, I cannot think of words), then you can simply click on this drawing and see how it's done.
Thanks again guys, I appreciate it muchly.
So whose bloody stupid idea was it to launch a new zine two weeks before Christmas? Oh, yeah, that would be me then. Anyway, it's about time I gave you an update on your orders and this is where I will be apologising profusely for the time it's taken me to get them out to you.
Now, I have a whole string of excuses for this zine being late - Christmas post, snow, away for Christmas, New Year, yada yada yada. My main issue, however, has been envelopes. You know, it feels like I have been living, breathing, sleeping and eating envelopes for the past two months.
It started when I first sourced this really gorgeous airmail envelope for this zine. They were perfect. Which was great pity as they don't actually exist. Because, it seems, that companies can advertise things for you to buy even though they don't actually have them in stock. How does that work?
I ordered this envelope from three different companies in the end. they all took my order and money but not one of them actually had it in stock. I rang every stationers in the United Kingdom. Nobody had them. It was so infuriating, especially as I'd tried my damnedest to have everything in place for when the orders came in. The original order for the envelopes was placed early November.
Look, I know it's only an envelope but by this point I was totally obsessed. Nothing else would do.
Anyway, none of that matters now. The envelope, it seems, was discontinued. So I had to come up with a replacement. Now, this is true; I ended up with plain white envelopes which, in blind panic, have all been personally doodled on and decorated by my own fair hand - all 200! I hope it goes some way to making up for the time it's taken. I really do because this little episode has taken two years off my life.
Every single zine, print and drawing ordered up to this date will be shipped by Tuesday. Many of them are already on their way. Then I am going to curl up in a dark corner and rock for some time.
Remember folks you are not just buying a zine you are buying a nervous breakdown in an envelope.
To buy 'How to Draw Like a Nut' click HERE.
Ok, so I'm going to put How To Draw Like a Nut up for sale. I've been holding off until I actually have it in my hands, but, I've seen the proofs and it look great. Plus, I pick them up on Thursday which is only a couple of days away. I am most excited.
If you are thinking of purchasing it then there's a couple of things I need to tell you. Unless you are living in the UK you will NOT get it before Christmas. The last international post day has gone, unfortunately, and the European one will probably be gone by the time I get them out. But that's not really that important as this zine is the perfect aid to help you kick start your creative New Year (at least, that's how I'm marketing it now that I've missed the Christmas post!).
If you are from the UK you have the option of paying via Paypal. Just donate £4.50 to me via Paypal (the Donate button is in the sidebar under my 'beloved links').
Everything else you need to know about How to Draw Like a Nut is on Etsy
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So you might have seen a bit of this drawing before. Half of it to be precise. This is the last piece of artwork to be finished for the new ballpoint zine. I'm looking forward to seeing it all printed and assembled. It's quite different product from my previous Molezines so, as yet, I have no idea how it'll turn out.
I'm hoping it'll look pretty cute. I'm quite happy with this spread, anyway. But, to bed now. I've been awake until the wee hours for the last three months. Or at least that's how it feels.
Night night.
Here's one that started life in one of my sketchbooks and has now been reworked on paper. I was looking for a final image to complete the new 'drawing with a ballpoint' zine and as these were such a hit in France (I can't think why) I decided to go with them.
I've added a little extra something to the zine version (no. I'm not getting my bra out again) but you'll have to wait until you get it in your grubby little mits.
Here's one from the up and coming new ballpoint pen zine. It's not completely finished in this version, a little more has been added since. A little something extra for those who purchase the zine. C'mon, I have to entice you somehow. I'll be putting it for pre order in the next couple of days.
This is my living room and the armchair is my workspace.
Really, by far the best ballpoint art i've seen in a long.
need to put some money aside ;)
xx Jule
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Bother! Raced to the shop as soon as I saw your post and the drawings had gone. Maybe next time...
Bother! Raced to the store as soon as I saw the post but the drawings have already been bought.
Next time maybe!
Thank you, folks.
And thanks to my lovely friend and patron Tine for keeping the wolf from my door!
xxx
Just couldn´t resist it... ;-)
Have a nice weekend!