Ben Wright-Heuman - Cartoonist Extraordinaire

STAGES: A Call for Questions

12/6/2020

Recently, I had the opportunity to create the cover art for the latest release by Jon Porobil, STAGES: an album about coping with a difficult year. It's an incredible project, and I cannot recommend it enough. You can listen to it here.

Jon has graciously accepted an invitation to talk about making the album on my YouTube channel this coming Saturday, December 12th, at 3 PM EST! In addition to general talk about the project, if you have any questions that you would like answered on air, please comment to this post or message me by the end of day Friday, December 11th.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

We are live with TURNING KICKSTARTER BACKERS INTO FANS!

10/17/2020

WE'RE LIVE! If you want to join in the chat, click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzCbVYWWsLM

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

Livestream this Saturday: TURNING KICKSTARTER BACKERS INTO FANS!

10/15/2020

The follow-up to our previous livestream is happening this Saturday at 1:00 PM EST! Kelci Crawford, Angela Boyle, and I will be talking about how to develop fan relationships with Kickstarter backers. The last one was lively, so I expect this one will be, too!

For an alert when the stream goes live, go here. Kelci's chat feed is always lively, so it's worth tuning in to the live broadcast if you can. If not, don't worry, the replays are also delightful.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

THE BOOK'S COMING OUT! BWHComics Newsletter 9/30/2020

9/30/2020

Greetings and salutations!

Ah, finally, a new newsletter! To my new followers, welcome, and to my long-time followers, welcome back! Without further ado, let’s begin!

Recently Released

CosPain #168: Hotel Lottery
(Hi-Res Patron Version) CosPain #169: Business Up Top

Upcoming Events

I will be appearing on Kelci Crawford’s YouTube channel along with Angela Boyle this Saturday, October 3rd, starting at 1:00 PM EST! The topic: comic Kickstarters! The three of us have all run successful Kickstarter campaigns in the past, so we’ll be discussing the do’s and don’ts of crowdfunding! Be sure to join us!

If you know of any events that are accepting artists, let me know!

The Letters of the Devil

I have been fairly quiet the last few months, and the main reason is that I have been struggling to get The Legacy of L printed. With the print industry handicapped by the pandemic, it has been an uphill battle. I am excited to announce, however, that the Kickstarter rewards have finally been shipped, and the book is officially being released to the general public on October 6th!

While major online retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble are setting up preorders, the book is for sale right now in my physical and digital stores! The Special Edition versions of my books are only available directly through me, so if you want the super-fancy bookshelves and custom L letters, that’s where you’ll want to shop!

As a final note, if you did support my Kickstarter and just got your books … well firstly, thank you. But secondly, as one last imposition, please consider reviewing the book on Goodreads after reading it. It is difficult for independent authors to get reviews on their products, and reviews are such an important part of modern shopping that it can be the kiss of death for a product that has few or no reviews. Good, bad, whatever you think of the books, please let me know.

Wrap-Up

And with that, we’re done! Time for me to breathe easy for the first time in months.

If you want to support my work further, please visit my online store. I also have Patreon and Ko-Fi accounts if those are more your speed.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

Livestream this Weekend: THE FUTURE OF COMIC CONS!

7/23/2020

After joining me on last week's livestream, my good friend Kelci Crawford invited C Beranek and me to join them over on their channel! Unlike many of our past streams, however, this one has an actual topic: what will be the future of comic cons?!

The stream will be happening this Saturday, 7/25, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT. You can sign up to be notified that the stream is live here.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

Livestream this Saturday with Kelci Crawford!

7/14/2020

So the quick little livestream I did last week made me realize I really haven't done one in quite a long time. It's time to remedy that.

Join my special guest Kelci Crawford and me on Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 PM EST as we catch up about life, Kelci's recent Kickstarter, and whatever else we can come up with to fill time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUwgplV5SyU

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT ON THE KICKSTARTER! BWHComics Newsletter 2/25/2020

2/25/2020

Greetings and salutations!

I can hardly believe it’s almost been a month! Without further ado, let’s begin!

Recently Released

Comics:

CosPain #137: Shared Space
(Hi-Res Patron Version) CosPain #138: Levels of Confidence

Videos:

SHARED TABLES! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 3
WIRE GRIDS AND LIVESTREAMING TIPS! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 4
ENFORCED CONSISTENCY! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 5
MISSING CLIPPY! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 6
TALKING ABOUT CHANNEL AWESOME! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 7

Upcoming Events

Indie Comics Fair at the Ace of Cups - March 7th, 2020, Columbus, OH

If you know of any events that are accepting artists, let me know!

The Letters of the Devil

The finish line is so close, you guys. Only 5 days left, and we’ve almost raised enough. If you were waiting to donate, now’s the time.

To check out the Kickstarter campaign for yourself, please visit www.LOTD-Comic.com. I also made a recent post about a way you can help promote the project!

Livestreams

In addition to the livestream replays that are getting posted, I will be doing a livestream this coming Sunday, March 1st, to celebrate the end of the Kickstarter campaign! I’m still working out the details but plan to make it quite special. To make sure you don’t miss it, I recommend subscribing to the BWHComics YouTube channel!

Wrap-Up

Well, that’s all for now! It’s time to finish this.

If you want to support my work further, please visit my online store. I also have Patreon and Ko-Fi accounts if those are more your speed.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! BWHComics Newsletter 2/20/2020

2/20/2020

Greetings and salutations!

GUYS. We are getting SO CLOSE! Without further ado, let’s begin!

Recently Released

Comics:

CosPain #136: Sensory Impairment
(Hi-Res Patron Version) CosPain #137: Shared Space

Videos:

Making a Custom Booksleeve! BWHComics Livestream 2/15/2020
WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM … CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 1
KICKSTARTERS, SEQUELS, AND PODCASTS! CosPain #136 and #137 Live Draw, Part 2

Upcoming Events

Indie Comics Fair at the Ace of Cups - March 7th, 2020, Columbus, OH

If you know of any events that are accepting artists, let me know!

The Letters of the Devil

With two-thirds of the campaign passed, we’ve just reached the 68% mark! According to Kickstarter’s analytics, campaigns that reach 60% have a 98% chance of becoming fully funded, so I was very excited when that hurdle was cleared yesterday morning!

With the campaign in its final days, I will be upping my sales game. You may even be hearing from me directly!

To check out the Kickstarter campaign for yourself, please visit www.LOTD-Comic.com. I also made a recent post about a way you can help promote the project!

Livestreams

Livestream replays are posting daily to the BWHComics YouTube channel right now! If you’re interested in seeing some of the process, please check them out!

That said, I may not be able to do a livestream this weekend. I have been invited by my friend Trickssi to go to Anime Crossroads (as an attendee, not as a tabler), so I will be out of town. We have, however, discussed the possibility of doing a livestream from the hotel, but that will be dependent on the internet quality and our busy schedules. Keep an eye out!

Wrap-Up

Well, that’s it! I’ve got to finish packing for that con!

If you want to support my work further, please visit my online store. I also have Patreon and Ko-Fi accounts if those are more your speed.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

Day 15: OVER THE HUMP! BWHComics Newsletter 2/15/2020

2/15/2020

Greetings and salutations!

We’ve crested the hill! Without further ado, let’s begin!

Recently Released

CosPain #135: Token Extrovert
(Hi-Res Patron Version) CosPain #136: Sensory Impairment

Upcoming Events

Indie Comics Fair at the Ace of Cups - March 7th, 2020, Columbus, OH

If you know of any events that are accepting artists, let me know!

The Letters of the Devil

Passing the halfway point on Kickstarter is an important moment. Statistically, a campaign that clears this hurdle has a substantially higher likelihood of making its goal. There’s still a ways to go before we’re in the clear, however, so I have no intention of resting just yet!

To check out the Kickstarter campaign for yourself, please visit www.LOTD-Comic.com. I also made a recent post about a way you can help promote the project!

Livestreams

I will be streaming today at 2 PM EST on my YouTube channel! Stop by to watch me make a dummy of the booksleeve for the Special Edition copies of The Legacy of L!

I still plan to stream every Saturday at 2 PM EST on my YouTube channel. I will post an announcement on Patreon and on my social media accounts if that will be changing.

Wrap-Up

Well, that’s it! I’ve got a stream to get ready for.

If you want to support my work further, please visit my online store. I also have Patreon and Ko-Fi accounts if those are more your speed.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

Day 10: SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE! BWHComics Newsletter 2/10/2020

2/10/2020

Greetings and salutations!

The ball’s still rolling! Without further ado, let’s begin!

Recently Released

CosPain #134: Halitosis
(Hi-Res Patron Version) CosPain #135: Token Extrovert

Upcoming Events

I actually have a con to announce! Joy!

I will be tabling alongside Jaromir Stoll at this year’s Indie Comics Fair at the Ace of Cups! If you live in the Columbus area, this is a particularly good con for meeting and interacting with local cartoonists. And, if you’re a drinker, it’s hosted in a bar, so win-win! Hope to see you on March 7th!

If you know of any events that are accepting artists, let me know!

The Letters of the Devil

The momentum has slowed a bit on the Kickstarter, but we’re still on track! We are over a third of the way to the goal with 20 days still left! More of the limited-quantity original illustrations have been claimed, so if that particular reward caught your interest, I would act sooner rather than later!

There’s a quote by Neil Gaiman that I’m fond of, that will, in fact, be included in the introduction to the book:

I remember when it was all done in the first draft telling Gene Wolfe, who is the wisest writer I know and has written more excellent novels than any man I’ve met, that I thought I had now learned how to write a novel. Gene looked at me, and smiled kindly. “You never learn how to write a novel,” he told me. “You only learn to write the novel you’re on.”

Words of wisdom that definitely applied to The Legacy of L, and which is also, it would seem, applicable ot Kickstarters. Turns out I had it easy on the first Kickstarter, with a massive initial boost that cleared the funding goal in just 7 days. Any funds beyond that were “extra”, and I was able to take it easier, knowing that the core funds were secured. This one has been slower and steadier, and I’ve had to keep the hustle going for a lot longer. It’s definitely worth it, and I have no intention of stopping until we’ve hit that $2,000 goal, but it’s been a learning experience.

If you want to keep a closer eye on what’s going on with the campaign, the best way is to follow my social media accounts, which will be shamelessly plugging this project for the next month! I have accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook that will be posting regular updates. I also made a recent post about a way you can help promote the project!

Livestreams

As promised, I hosted a livestream this past Saturday on my Twitch channel, due to some technical difficulties preventing me from streaming on YouTube. I will be posting edited replays on my YouTube channel when I get a chance to work on them, but until then, the raw streams are available here.

I still plan to stream every Saturday at 2 PM EST on my YouTube channel, but the time may shift this week, as this Saturday is my mom’s birthday (hi Mom!) and I need to make sure I have time to call her. I will post an announcement on Patreon and on my social media accounts if that will be changing.

Wrap-Up

All right, back into the grind. This comic won’t sell itself!

If you want to support my work further, please visit my online store. I also have Patreon and Ko-Fi accounts if those are more your speed.

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.