Think you're ready for Comic-Con 2007?

So as I sit here contemplating on how to raise the revenue to pay for Comic-Con San Diego, I can't help but wonder if I will be ready and bring my "A" game? This years event means more to me then any of the former. I have committed to delivering my first trade and have several appointments to try and woo investors. Did I put my foot in my mouth and bite off more than I could chew? That remains to be seen.

I know I am determined to deliver the fifth and sixth issue of "There's an Alien in my Toilet" and if I don't get the trade back in time I will certainly have the 6 issues with me. Now, presentation is key to alluring traffic my way. Are my props enough, or should I make another investment and create a look so DYNAMIC that people will want to stop and find out what this is all about? I know funds are limited so my spending must be scrutinized and cost effective so that my ROI is guaranteed. Is it really? The only way to make certain is to be consistent and different. The fans will continue to come back for the next issue's. It's the new fans that I need to attract and get them to become subscribers of my work.

This will be the first time I am exhibiting alone at San Diego so the amount of props, merchandise and luggage must be limited to the absolute necessities. I know I will need postcards, pin-ups, and the books. This year I will not have any T-shirts, which will probably hurt business considering the current fans of TAAIMT, are looking forward to the shirts. I also know that without the assistance of a team, which was able to hand our promotional material to drive traffic to the table, I have to be aggressive in my public relations and marketing to drive business.


This will be a unique experience for me considering and one I feel will only make me stronger and more determined. I am so looking forward to San Diego and have nothing else in my mind. Doodie and I will return from that event confident that we gave the fans exactly what they wanted from the series and keep them coming back. So am I ready,... I will be... I will be.