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Post by Jennifer Babcock on Feb 10, 2005 17:47:37 GMT -5
So I sent out a syndication packet out to United back in late August but I still haven't heard from them. I know it takes them forever to get back to you, but jeez I'm gettin' impatient. Maybe my rejection letter will come this month?  The more and more I do this webcomic thing though the less concerned I am about getting a response. But.... I did spend hours on that packet and would like to at least know if it was worth a form letter or an individualized one (or maybe an acceptance?). I should probably send out more packets, but now I'm debating whether or not I should resize my comics to "newspaper format." |
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Post by rseymour on Feb 10, 2005 19:04:37 GMT -5
Jen: Your's is a real winner!! I really think it will go (and BIG). You have a very unique take and a your artwork is awe inspiring!!! The syndicates are something else. I sent out packets in October and the few responses mostly were form letters. Nice touch. Keep at it. Yor're a breath of fresh air!!!! |
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Post by MightyMartian on Feb 11, 2005 9:42:38 GMT -5
So I sent out a syndication packet out to United back in late August but I still haven't heard from them. I know it takes them forever to get back to you, but jeez I'm gettin' impatient. Maybe my rejection letter will come this month? I sent out packages in July, and I just got the last one back 4 DAYS AGO! Form letter, too (which is fine, because I think my stuff is much stronger now than last summer). Basically from what I can gather, if you don't hear from them right away, don't sweat it, because they're probably not interested.  I should probably send out more packets, but now I'm debating whether or not I should resize my comics to "newspaper format." Is it possible to draw your strips where you could crop them for submission packages? You tend to draw 1/2 body shots, so maybe you could draw them to where you can crop to more of a bust level for the packages? Since you have, what, 500 strips, you seem to have your own format that works well webwise. Just a thought...  |
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Post by Nawtizzle on Feb 14, 2005 11:00:05 GMT -5
I've read that you shouldn't bother the Editor about your submissions unless it has been past the due date that you should be expecting a comment about your strip.
It's been over 3 months, so maybe you should e-mail United, Jen.
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Post by Jennifer Babcock on Feb 16, 2005 1:13:51 GMT -5
I've read that you shouldn't bother the Editor about your submissions unless it has been past the due date that you should be expecting a comment about your strip. It's been over 3 months, so maybe you should e-mail United, Jen. Yeah I guess I should. I told myself I wouldn't do it till I got to the 6 month mark (since that seems to be the trend). I've just been so unmotivated to contact any syndicates lately. I think it's the Suzie View news that really tiffed me off recently. It's putting a bad taste in my mouth. |
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Post by Nawtizzle on Feb 17, 2005 13:37:05 GMT -5
The SV news was definitely a bummer.  All the extra time I had is now down to an hour , I have to myself. I had to put my comic on hiatus. But I must give all the Cartoonists credit for holding down school, a job, and making comics. I so need all of your energy. |
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Post by rseymour on Feb 20, 2005 18:36:45 GMT -5
I saw that too. Any idea why? I never liked the "digital contract" thing. They get something basically for nothing. UPS does it too.  |
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Post by Nawtizzle on Feb 21, 2005 10:23:44 GMT -5
Are they any others with this deal at United? There are like 4 or 5 new comics there.
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