How to Read a Contract, Part the Second

Yesterday we started to dig into this humdinger of a contract.

It is, in a word, bad.

But bad things are often great teaching devices! They help us see very clearly why to do things in a particular manner or how to better approach a situation.… Read More

How to Read a Contract

OK, folks, let’s talk about reading contracts.

This contract example was emailed to me the other day; no doubt you’ve seen it on other comics news sites.… Read More

Dear Money

Oh, Money.

You are so green.  So useful!  So necessary for the comfort to which I’ve become accustomed.

I understand there are some good people who manage to have very happy lives thinking about you only a little bit.  On alternate Tuesdays and every third Friday afternoon.

And even though I recycle, love puppies and volunteer my free time to the betterment of my fellow … Read More

End of the Year Ninja

OK, Hot Shot.  You’ve been doing this negotiation thing for a while now and you’re feeling pretty darn good about it.

You know what your long term goals are and you know how each and every job you consider would help you work toward those goals.

You know what your BATNA is in every negotiation you have, and because you’re so good, you know your … Read More

Talkin’ Shop

This might be the most helpful thing I’ve posted on the blog so far.

The day after Thanksgiving, Dylan Meconis, Erika Moen, Bill Mudron and I got together and decided to talk about comics, being professional freelancers, getting comfortable with the business of art and how awesome Steve Lieber is.… Read More

$$$

If you haven’t already found it in your internet adventures, might I suggest you scurry over and check out Freelance Finances.

And by “suggest” I mean “get your ass over there now.”

It is, very simply, a blog about how to keep more of your money in your pocket.

Money can be scary.  Not having enough of it, knowing what to do with what … Read More

Charming Negotiator is Charming

NEWS FLASH

I know.  It is a horrible realization.

In addition to getting The Girl, having the Best Car & being the Nicest Person you’ve ever met, those charming kids get to be better negotiators.

Why?

Well, because charming people are charming.

You want to talk to them; you want to spend time with them; you even want to be … Read More

Thanks!

For sticking with me through November.  I just got done with a whole heap of mighty big negotiations at work and am looking forward to having time to sit down and write for the blog again.

That night is not tonight, however.  Tonight is for skirting my dish washing duties (I made the turkey!) and watching silly movies.

Tonight is also a night for roaming … Read More