by CHRIS BROWNE

 My name's Chris Browne and I do a comic strip called
Hagar the Horrible.

I've also written and draw cartoons for magazines, comic books and advertising. Hagar appears in over 1,900 newspapers worldwide, so as you can imagine, I get a lot of mail asking about becoming a cartoonist. The following is a compilation of information and resources for aspiring cartoonists. It's a work in progress that I add information to from time to time, so it's a little choppy. For the most part this material is a starting point- a list of where to look for more information about this fun and interesting profession.

Part 1: A Little Advice

Part 2: Breaking In

Part 3:   Mailing your work to a magazine

Part 4:  Finagling, Schmoozing and Spitballing

Part 5: Keep Moving Forward

Part 6: Submitting
to a syndicate


Part 7: Closing thoughts



 He's traveled to newspapers in 58 countries! He speaks 13 languages! And has worldwide recognition! He's Hagar the Horrible, the world's most popular Viking! Created in 1973 by Dik Browne, and now in the hands of his son Chris, this lovable Viking has developed a loyal following in more than 1,900 papers. And each day millions of faithful fans read about his adventures. It's all part of what made Hagar the Horrible an instant hit since he first set sail.


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The Education Committee of the National Cartoonists Society has compiled information to promote a better understanding of the world of cartooning.


 Educating YOU!

The purpose of the NCS Education Committee is to help, inform, and be a resource to aspiring cartoonists, struggling cartoonists, art teachers, educators, and generally anyone interested in the art and business of cartooning.

The Education Committee has many different listings that can be sent to those interested. Such listings include, art schools, books, web site art stores, background and history of comics, multimedia listing and more. A lot of what I do is answer many e-mails from people all over the world asking about the ins and outs of cartooning.

If you have a question please feel free to e-mail me.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Ken Alvine
NCS Education Committee Chairman

 
     
 
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