Author: John Ward

  • Are we witnessing the enshittification of Kickstarter?

    Are we witnessing the enshittification of Kickstarter?

    Enshittification is creeping through more and more of the digital world. Are we about to see what happens when it reaches crowdfunding? We’re witnessing an extraordinary proliferation of enshittification at the moment, a term coined by writer Cory Doctorow to describe much of the behaviour we’re witnessing in the tech industry. In his words: Here…

  • Why your retail price needs to be higher than your Kickstarter price

    Why your retail price needs to be higher than your Kickstarter price

    What pricing model should you use when going from crowdfunding to retail? As an indie creator, I’ve come to understand and appreciate the impact of crowdfunding, but that’s not true of everyone. Many comic creators have their eyes firmly fixed on the direct market, which for those who are not in the know, is the…

  • Eerie Christmas

    Eerie Christmas

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? If you’re a fan of horror and dark fiction, you should check out Eerie Christmas 3 from Black Hare Press – available in mid-December. It’s a seasonal anthology guaranteed to satisfy the most craven bloodlust, and the perfect stocking stuffer for the slasher fans…

  • Fall giveaway!

    Fall giveaway!

    It’s time for another fall giveaway! Is 13 your lucky number? Want to be in with a chance to win 13 digital comics? The books include Acausal, Offbeats, Scratcher, Ultrabot go go go, and Dark fragments – a mix of sci-fi, horror, crime, and manga. Perfect for the voracious genre comics fan. Click the link…

  • Sweet Delicious Candy

    Sweet Delicious Candy

    Sweet Delicious Candy is a curated compilation of horror and dark fiction drabbles – and is now LIVE ON KICKSTARTER. You can check out the promo video below. This limited edition book will be available for a short time in both softcover and hardcover editions (and also a digital-only edition for those who like to…

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  • 49 DN #33 – David Moses

    49 DN #33 – David Moses

    Episode 33 – David Moses Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television.     You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…