Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
@tjosvold.com
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Comic book writer; technology explorer; Scrivener is my jam. Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦 🔗
https://gregt.link/
Thank you! The Vxd Kickstarter campaign funded!
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2 days ago
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5 hours left in the Vxd campaign!
vxdcomic.com
Here are some resources that helped me get our latest book past its funding goal. PS Be sure to check out the first-ever cover illustrated by
@sotocolor.bsky.social
! --- Useful Resources for Kickstarter Campaigns
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
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Useful Resources for Kickstarter Campaigns
You know... the ones I’ll probably forget and frantically try to find next campaign.
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/useful-resources-for-kickstarter?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
3 days ago
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Less than 24hrs to go! Https://www.vxdcomic.com
4 days ago
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Only 30 hours left in the Vxd campaign on Kickstarter! Visit
vxdcomic.com
. Of note to comic industry folks: this campaign includes a variant cover by
@sotocolor.bsky.social
. This is the first time this legendary colorist has actually illustrated a cover!
#comics
4 days ago
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I’m launching a new Tech for Comics tips series of video shorts that also gives helpful experts a platform to pitch their comic book projects. The video is an example of what people can expect.
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
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Let me help you pitch your Kickstarter!
Launching T4C Tips for comic creators by creators with something to pitch
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/let-me-help-you-pitch-your-kickstarter?r=q0rml&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
13 days ago
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Woohoo! Funded! (What does that actually mean?)
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
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Woohoo! Funded! (What does that actually mean?)
The magic behind crowdfunding goals
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/woohoo-funded-what-does-that-actually?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
18 days ago
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"Procrasti-cleaning" and the Dead Zone
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
Anyone else a procrasti-cleaner?
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"Procrasti-cleaning" and the Dead Zone
Can anyone else relate?
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/procrasti-cleaning-and-the-dead-zone?r=q0rml&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
23 days ago
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I’m so happy to be able to finally spill that the featured variant cover artist is none other than colorist Chris Sotomayor. He had never illustrated a cover before. He absolutely nailed it! What a privilege to get his "rookie card" out there on a comic I wrote!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Vxd - A 40-page Black & White Conspiracy One-shot
There will be signs! Exploring the connection between facts and greater truth.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregtjosvold/vxd?ref=z0hzu3
about 1 month ago
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The last chance to win this first variant cover by an industry journeyman! Leave you guess in the Kickstarter update comments at
www.vxdcomic.com
.
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about 1 month ago
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Here's the last clue before the cover reveal. There is still no winner as of 9am pacific, so the slab is still in play! Hit "Notify my on launch" and then add your guess to the comments of the last update to be eligible to win.
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about 1 month ago
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Clue #2 posted on our Kickstarter prelaunch page. Hit "Notify me on launch" at
www.vxdcomic.com
to gain access to the updates section where you can enter you guess as a comment.
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about 1 month ago
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The prelaunch page is up for my next Kickstarter. Hit "Notify me on launch" at
www.vxdcomic.com
to get update details on our cover reveal contest. So excited! 🥳
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about 2 months ago
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open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
3 months ago
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Watched “Greenland” last night and quite enjoyed it. Ironically, the scene that was a reality stretch for me was near the end. They saw those birds and not a single birder among the survivors excitedly yelled out the species ID! 😂
#birder
4 months ago
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Wait. You can intentionally walk someone without throwing a pitch?! *googles it* Since 2017, you say. Well then. 😚🎶
5 months ago
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Charleston Chew? Frozen or nah?
5 months ago
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Have any fellow Canadian comic creators found an insurance company willing to offer general liability insurance for a home business if you are selling into the US? I ran into a new glitch today...
7 months ago
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos
7 months ago
My own is a novel but happy to tag Patrick
@plugo.bsky.social
for his comic!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/plu...
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Coming soon: Undead Kungfu Ghost Killer - #1 Halloween Comic Annual
Splatter-tacular Martial Arts mayhem from the acclaimed creator of A TIGER's TALE & art director of Kung Fu Magazine.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plugoarts/undead-kungfu-ghost-killer-1-halloween-comic-annual?ref=discovery&term=Patrick%20lugo&total_hits=3&category_id=250
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
7 months ago
You did really fantastic work on this.
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Woohoo! So glad it made it to you!
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7 months ago
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Hey awesome comic creators/reviewers, My book designer left a spot for a pull quote on the inside front cover of my new conspiracy thriller Vxd. Some "social proof" would be really helpful before I crowdfund the book. If you are interested, hit me up, and I'll pass along the link to the PDF via DM.
7 months ago
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Heads up for 🇨🇦 creators. Shipping service Chit Chats is running an AMA about shipping and US tariffs today.
substack.com/profile/4370...
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Greg Tjosvold (@gregtjosvold)
🇨🇦 A heads up for Canadian comic creators… Chit Chats (an excellent mailing service many of us use) is scheduled to run an AMA about US Tariffs today (August 8 at 3pm ET/12 pm PST). I’ll be listening...
https://substack.com/profile/43705821-greg-tjosvold/note/c-143444706?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=q0rml
8 months ago
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This has HUGE ramifications for advertising and independent creators.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Google users are less likely to click on links when an AI summary appears in the results
In a March 2025 analysis, Google users who encountered an AI summary were less likely to click on links to other websites than users who did not see one.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/22/google-users-are-less-likely-to-click-on-links-when-an-ai-summary-appears-in-the-results/
8 months ago
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Into the last hours of this campaign by a fellow Canadian. You know what to do!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mat...
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A Journey Into The Abyss: A Science Fantasy Graphic Novel
Two explorers mount a dangerous mission to the stars and awaken a malevolent deity sleeping at the edge of the universe.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matt-mcgrath/a-journey-into-the-abyss
8 months ago
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
I'm Just Em
11 months ago
As a Digital Comics Specialist I thought I'd share a little behind the scenes for some of the process for digital comics production! A Thread🧵 As convenient as a phone or tablet is, it can make for a difficult time reading comics...
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Latest post at
Tech4Comics.com
. For the love of Stan Lee, please use this Excel file professionally.
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Diamond Data
An unexpected gift for comic creators - a database of comic book shops and more!
https://tjosvold.substack.com/p/diamond-data?sd=pf
11 months ago
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I have never seen an explicit guide to age appropriateness before. I found this super helpful.
comicsplusapp.com/age-appropri...
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Age-Appropriate Guidelines - Comics Plus® — Powered by LibraryPass™
ALA’s Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read and Freedom to View Statements inform our age-appropriate guidelines for Comics Plus.
https://comicsplusapp.com/age-appropriate-guidelines/
11 months ago
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I'd much rather have my money going to pay comic book collaborators than fintech giants like PayPal. // Paying to Pay (Part 2 of 2)
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
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Paying to Pay (Part 2 of 2)
There's more money to pay collaborators when I can use my preferred method to pay
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/paying-to-pay-part-2-of-2?r=q0rml&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 1 year ago
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Theory: An effective ADHD diagnostic tool could be created by analyzing the number of bracketed phrases in a person’s sent email folder. (Any PhD students out there looking for a thesis idea?)
about 1 year ago
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
David Slack
about 1 year ago
A lot of people confuse writing with typing. Writing isn’t typing. It’s the entire process and yes that includes going for a walk or rearranging things in your office.
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An excellent article on creating pins by
@caffinicomics.bsky.social
atticdoormedia.substack.com/p/your-comic...
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Your Comic Should Have a Pin
A Pin Production Guide for Comic Creators
https://atticdoormedia.substack.com/p/your-comic-should-have-a-pin
about 1 year ago
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FANTASTIC FOUR TEASER PREMIERED THIS MORNING!
youtu.be/AzMo-FgRp64
#FF4
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official Teaser | Only in Theaters July 25
YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment
https://youtu.be/AzMo-FgRp64
about 1 year ago
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OK, you’ve got to be the right kind of space nerd to be into this, but this hour long fake launch is awesome!
www.youtube.com/live/0wpBrQV...
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PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH | Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps
YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment
https://www.youtube.com/live/0wpBrQV5Obg?si=xmhw5R_WO_cvnt0D
about 1 year ago
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I will reconcile my bank statements monthly. I will reconcile my bank statements monthly. I will reconcile my bank statements monthly. 🤦♂️
#2025Goals
#AccountingPurgatory
🙏
about 1 year ago
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@bsky.app
Feature request: The ability to add someone to a Starter Pack you manage in the same way you can to one of your lists. Or at least a way to easily copy the users account address from their profile page. (“Select” on IOS doesn’t seem to work).
about 1 year ago
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Writing villains as a comic writer means becoming far too aware of the fragility of modern society. That, and using incognito mode judicially to make sure you don’t accidentally end up on a watch list. 😂
about 1 year ago
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I’m intrigued to see how well this crowdfunding approach works. Has anyone else used Indiegogo for a comic/movie horror project?
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about 1 year ago
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
David Avallone
about 1 year ago
Our latest episode is a roundtable discussion about the state of the comics industry, with three great colleagues and friends:
@barbrajdillon.bsky.social
,
@richardfairgray.bsky.social
and
@charliestickney.bsky.social
! Check it out, subscribe, enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uijt...
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How Will Comics Survive 2025? | The Writer's Block PODCAST with David Avallone and Rylend Grant
YouTube video by Half Evil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uijt9LNOAuw
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Who’s looking forward to season 2 of Severance? 🙋♂️
about 1 year ago
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“Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.” ~ David Lynch
about 1 year ago
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"Dentistry is just tiny autobody repair," he thought to himself as the UV wand set the Bondo... rrr... filling.
#DentistChairThoughts
#ADHD
about 1 year ago
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In the “not surprising but still a shock” department…
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
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Diamond Comic Distributors Files Voluntary Petition for Relief Under Chapter 11
Diamond Comic Distributors (“Diamond” or “the Company”), today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Uni
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250114676220/en/Diamond-Comic-Distributors-Files-Voluntary-Petition-for-Relief-Under-Chapter-11?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=bookmark
about 1 year ago
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"Don't think of them as side gigs. Think of them as extra streams of income."
#comiclife
#wisdom
about 1 year ago
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Anyone else writing a zombie comic/movie script? You can follow my "education" over on our Ankle Biters substack. My latest post:
anklebiters.substack.com/p/the-girl-w...
Also, check out the pre-production art by
@viktorfarro.bsky.social
!
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The Girl with All the Gifts
The importance of lifecycles
https://anklebiters.substack.com/p/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts
about 1 year ago
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Artist Viktor Farro just sent me some pre-production ink and style study art for Ankle Biters. 😳 When your first gut reaction to horror art is “Oh, Lord, what have I helped unleash into the world?! “ I think it’s fair to say he’s on the right track. Ha!
#HorrorComics
#ComicBookArt
#HorrorFan
about 1 year ago
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Greg Tjosvold, Comic Book Writer
Chris Schweizer - Lexington Comic Con 1106
about 1 year ago
Hey, friends, try building your perspective around your figures rather than starting with a perspective grid, it's easier!
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Fabian Nicieza
about 1 year ago
Similarly, decades ago I heard John Romita give this advice to someone about breaking in to Marvel or DC as a writer. I've used it ever since. "There are six keys that get you into the door at Marvel or DC. If you don't have one of these six keys, you're not getting in." The keys are:
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John Lees
about 1 year ago
The “authors should just do it for the love” argument is so insidious because it comes from all angles. Conservatives push it through the lens of seeing the arts as having no value or being a bauble for the rich, but I also see it with progressives from the angle of “don’t sell out, maaaan!”
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Comic book friends don’t let friends start their journey into comics with a graphic novel.
open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold...
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How NOT to Start...
... your career as a comic book writer. Part 1 of 2
https://open.substack.com/pub/tjosvold/p/how-not-to-start?r=q0rml&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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New achievement unlocked! I replaced the non-functioning battery in my MacBook today and my Scrivener machine is alive again!
#tinyScrews
about 1 year ago
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