They can't all be winners

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How much of your work would you consider "top tier?" Fifty percent? Twenty percent? And speaking of the top tier, Brad and Dave share a partial list of people they think should be nominated for a Reuben Award this year.

In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the ratio of their work that they consider to be top-tier. They also talk about the benefits of posting comics panel by panel. Next, they share their lists of cartoonists who should be considered for the golden Reuben Award. They also touch on the ethical dilemma of selling redrawn original art and the importance of original art in the collector's market.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

• How much work is "top tier"?
• Posting panels vs pages
• Who would Brad & Dave pick for the Reuben Award?
• Redrawing pages to sell as originals?

TAKEAWAYS

• Pickleball is a fun and inclusive game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
• The ratio of top-tier work to average work varies for each cartoonist, but striving for improvement over time is important.
• Posting comics panel by panel is beneficial for mobile readers and helps capture new readers.
• The Reuben Award is a prestigious recognition in the cartooning industry. Nominations are based on the best work of the year.
• Sarah Anderson, the creator of Sarah's Scribbles, should be a strong contender for the Reuben Award due to her consistent and unique voice in the industry. The hosts discuss their top picks for cartoonists who should be considered for awards
• They mention Dana Simpson, Phoebe and Her Unicorn, Tauhid Bondia with Crabgrass, Asher Perlman, Darren Bell, Jonathan and Elizabeth from War & Peas, and several manga cartoonists
• They also touch on the ethical dilemma of selling redrawn original art and the importance of original art in the collector's market

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction and Pickleball

00:06:07 Striving for Improvement in Your Work

00:28:49 Nominations for the Rubin Award

00:32:38 Sarah Anderson: A Strong Contender for the Reuben Award

00:34:25 Top Picks for Cartoonists Who Should Be Considered for Awards

00:49:36 The Ethical Dilemma of Selling Redrawn Original Art

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.