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"Learn the INSIDER Secrets on how to sell your cartoons and comic
strips"

tarpit cartoon

Seven-Time, Syndicated Cartoonist,
Creator of Lola, Dillon, and Tar Pit Comic Strips Steve Dickenson
Shares his Insider Secrets that will propel your cartooning career
into the stratosphere!

GUARANTEED!!

All for only $27.95!!!!!

>>UNBELIEVABLE LIMITED<<

>>>>>>TIME OFFER!!<<<<<<

Receive a Signed, Original comic strip!!

Only for the next 30 days, we will be giving a signed original comic
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DONT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!

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Jesse Guiher from Oregon says...

If you are looking to get your comic syndicated, and really have no
clue how to go about it then Steve Dickenson is your man. Even if you
think you may have a clue as to how things work in syndication, I would
strongly advise you to buy Steve's book, because brother let me tell
you practically everything I thought I knew, I really didn't. Do you
know the one true key that all syndicates look for in a new comic
strip? Do you know what a "targeted comic strip" is? Steve will tell
you all this and more in his great little e-book, it is well worth the
money. I have searched for many years for anything that would give some
inkling, even the faintest glimmer of how syndicates choose the comics
they do, and I am here to tell you such information is extremely rare.
I have purchased books in the past that pretended to know what they
were talking about on the subject, but all of that mainstream
"knowledge" is pure drivel and doesn't tell you one tenth of the great
gems that Steve does.

If you are wanting to be a syndicated cartoonist this e-book is a
valuable key to get you started on the right path. And if you have the
extra money to pay for Steve's personal "cartoon tune up services", do
it in a heart beat you will save years of time, money and frustration.
Suffice it to say the man knows his business, and if you are serious
and want to be a part of the great business of cartooning, stop
dreaming about it and grab this invaluable information right now!

Dear Aspiring Cartoonist-

Do you have a fantastically, funny concept, but you just dont know how
to get it in front of the right people?

If you wait one more minute, or make one false move - will someone else
sell your idea to that one cartoon agency thats waiting for it?

Does getting paid to create cartoons sound like a Fabulous! Fantastic!
DREAM?! . . .thats always just out of Your Reach?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, youve got a lot in
common with every, single, syndicated cartoonist who ever lived! They
had talent. They struggled early. They made some mistakes. And they ALL
(yes, every, single, solitary, one of them) received rejection letters
over and over and over again.

But the successful ones - especially the ones whove been syndicated
more than once -- learned the secrets to the business of syndication.

And you can too!

Steve Dickenson has been providing gag ideas for Dennis the Menace for
several years. He is "cutting edge" when it comes to knowing current
trends in the syndication business, as evidenced by the quality of his
work and his experience in the field. He always provides thoughtful
perspectives on the ideas that he presents for consideration, and it is
always a pleasure working with him.

Marcus Hamilton
Cartoonist on daily Dennis the Menace panels (1994-present)
Winner: The Reubin Award - Best Newspaper Panel 2004, National
Cartoonists Society
dennisthemenace

Its ABSOLUTELY Not Lack of Talent thats Stopping You from Selling Your
Cartoons. . . .

So lets just get one thing straight right out of the gate. Its not lack
of talent thats stopping you from selling your cartoons to sought-after
syndicates, for a kings ransom, and publication in 20, 30, 407+
newspapers across the US and around the world.

You know you have talent.

After all, youve been writing side-ripping gags since high school where
you channeled your talent, frustrations and adolescent obsession with
breasts into hilarious, grinding gags that left your friends (and a few
enemies) guffawing in the back of English class.

But you thought getting paid to do more of the same once you were out
of school would be just as natural and easy. It was only after a few
rejections from those lords of cartooning the editors that you realized
there is far more to selling your cartoons than drawing them and
writing milk-out-your-nose funny gags.

*************************************************
All you need to know to make a killing with the cartoon syndicates has
been painstakingly pulled from the brain of one of the premier
cartoonists in the last 30 years.

In his just-released book How& Where to Sell Your Cartoons,
master-cartoonist Steve Dickenson rips open the kimono and tells you
all the dirty little secrets about how he busted the barriers to
syndication.

****************************************************

You will find out just. . . .

* What editors are looking for in a cartoon for syndication, and what
theyre NOT looking for
* What the differences are between BIG syndication houses and smaller
ones
* Where you can find a veritable Shangri La of alternative markets
that are on the hunt for slightly off-beat, to completely-warped
cartoon concepts
* The truth about how the syndicates are run and what their
strategies are - I assure you, its NOT what you think
* What editors think about, how they make their decisions
* Who editors trust and WHY they trust those people
* What kinds of pressures editors are under, why they are soooo
freaking busy AND how you can break through the "busy" sign they
posted to keep out the riff raff

"But How Can You Be Sure Steve Really Knows What hes Talking About?"

Here's his youtube video,

And if you're still not convinced, you can see his portfolio here

There are a lot of pretenders out there. Self-titled "syndicated
cartoonists", whove done nothing more than what you and I can do with
our own drawings and a free web hosting account. They published their
cartoons on their own web site. They may have even written a book about
how to draw and how to publish on the web.

And who can blame them. Publishing on the web is easy to do. And its a
great way to get some exposure for your cartoons. And some of them are
damned funny!

But its not the same as being inside the walls of an editors office,
sitting across from that editor and talking cartoon syndication, while
making neat little coffee rings on the cherry wood desk.

And thats what Steve has done. Hes cracked the secret editors code. He
didnt just knock on the door, he broke down the barriers. He won his
first syndication deal after lots and lots and lots of trial and error.
Then he won his second, his third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh
deals.

Heres what a couple of editors have to say about Steve.

Steve Dickenson is an inventive veteran of the world of comics and
syndication. His off-kilter humor and creative draftsmanship have made
him a well-known character and an expert in what it takes to succeed.

- Mary Elson,
Managing Editor, Tribune Media Services

Steve Dickenson is a darn funny cartoonist -- but he's more than that.
When it comes to the business of syndication, he's also a very smart
cartoonist. Except, of course, when he gave away his strip idea about
a hapless boy and his beagle.

Mark Bazer
Associate Editor, Tribune Media Services, Inc.

there are Just So Many Cartoonists
Out there. . . .

Isnt it Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Hard to Get Syndicated?!

Lets be honest. There are six or so BIG syndication houses and there
are lots of cartoonists. The average newspaper syndicate receives three
to five thousand submissions per year and a fistful are chosen for
syndication. . . true.

But heres what you dont know.

The so-called experts have been saying theres no more room left for
newcomers to cartoon syndication since the late 80s. Yet Dickenson got
his THIRD syndication deal with his Dillon strip in the 80s, and it
published in almost 100 newspapers from the start!

And then he got four more syndication deals after that.

Why? Because there are heaps of ways to get syndicated, such as . . .
* Alternative market strips (like the one that ran Steves Bedside
Manor comic in more than 400 medical newspapers and newsletters).
And there are loads and loads of these. In fact, there are so many,
theyre like cow patties in a cow pasture. Once you find the
pasture, its tough to keep from stepping on one.

* Development deals are handed out as often as the Sears Catalogue
(as Steve says). And that adds up to dozens and dozens of added
opportunities for aspiring cartoonists.

The Real Truth is there is NO LIMIT to the Number of
New Cartoons Syndicated Every Year!

You just need to know how to
Swing the Odds in Your Favor

It comes down to two things:
1. Knowing how to get in the door of the syndicate
2. Getting the editors attention

That holds true for individual newspaper editors as well as big time,
big-money syndication editors!

So what would happen if you were privy to the kind of information that
can only come from a guy who has been there, a guy just like you, who
knocked on dozens of doors and got no reply. . . .at first.

Steve Dickenson has been syndicated SEVEN times throughout his 29-year
(and counting) career. His long list of syndicated cartoons includes
Lola, Dillon, Nest Heads, Tar Pit, Brothers Keeper, Swing Shift,
BedsideManor, plus Military Brats (an un-syndicated cartoon that ran
for three years in the Air Force Times).

His cartoons have appeared in hundreds of newspapers around the WORLD
from the US to Finland, Sweden, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Germany,
Spain, Viet Nam, and more.

Steve's a very creative guy and an excellent comic writer. He's
contributed several great ideas to DENNIS THE MENACE and it was a lot
of fun collaborating with him. I've really enjoyed following his
adventures in the syndication business!

Ron Ferdinand
Artist/Writer for Dennis the Menace Sunday strips

What if there was a guy who finally got the editors to answer, and now
has not one, but seven syndicated cartoon to his name. What if that guy
was willing to share his knowledge with you in a no-holds-barred style
that speaks the truth like no one else ever has.

Well that guy is Steve Dickenson, and the book is How & Where to Sell
Your Cartoons.

Take a peek to see what youll discover inside this book.

book index pages

Do You Have What it Takes to Get Syndicated?

If you ask Steve Dickenson (or any other syndicated cartoonist, who is
really honest with their answers) how in the world he got syndicated,
hell tell you straight out (without groping for a Twix bar before
getting his story straight).

Its not because hes a better cartoonist than anybody and everybody on
the planet. Its not because he has the most expensive pens you can buy
(he doesnt). And its not because he learned the whizzy new computer
graphics faster than everybody else (he didnt).

Its because he learned the rules of the syndication game. He spent 29
years learning what to do and what not to do. When to push the limits,
and when to play by the rules. And hes still cartooning, Still in the
know and Still sipping cold coffee regularly with the titans of
syndication, the editors.

And thats why every word of his newly-released book is a treasure trove
of information for every cartoonist who hopes to sell their cartoons
and win the big prize! Syndication!

But thats not all. . . . .

*************************

BIG BONUS: Heres an offer You Wont Believe!

Sign up Today and receive this bonus, Get Steve to critique one of your
submissions FREE.

Email: ____________________
Name: ____________________

Submit

(you must verify your entry by replying to our email)

Think of it. Not a form letter from a faceless editor that says Thank
you for your submission. Weve decided to go another way. That gives you
no idea what to change, where to emphasis, what to develop.

But direct, live, useful, priceless feedback from a true insider! The
very information you need to propel you on your path to fame,
syndication and riches!

*************************

The Big 100% Guarantee: Of course, after reading Steves book and
trying out some of his proven strategies, if you dont think youve
received what was promised you youll get every penny of returned to
you. No questions asked. Just simply send us a note at
mailto:customersupport@cartoonigs?subject=Refund.

But the truth is you wont want your money back because the insights
youll find, the thoughtful approaches youll discover are really that
good.

*************************

Do You have All the Tools of Your Trade?
+ Graphic Design Software (AI, Corel Draw, etc.) -- $599
+ Light box -- $49.95
+ Fisher Pen Set -- $14.16
+ Bristol Board (special drawing paper cartoonist's use) --
$9.35
+ Non-photo blue drawing pencils (12 pack) -- $11.30
+ One India Ink Set -- $19.26
+ Assortment of tape -- $8.32
+ Assortment of T-squares, Triangles, Curves, etc. -- $35.00
+ Spray mount (10 1/4 oz. box of 12) -- $152.36
+ Computer -- $2000.00
Total: ~$2898.70

But doesnt that just add up to
beans and squat,
if you dont know how to sell your Cartoons?

Get what you really need - a blueprint from the bottom floor to the
office door to every editor in every syndication house out there.

Youll discover. . .
o How to Get & Keep the Attention of the Mysterious and
Intimidating Syndication Editor
o How to BEAT the Odds and the Competition to the Punch
o What you should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER do when you are
trying to win a deal
o What editors and the buying public REALLY want and its
probably not what you think
o What the three things are your submission package MUST
have if you hope to get any kind of a response
o The five mistakes every artist makes (including Steve
himself) that can keep you from getting the contract, the
glory and the paycheck you dream of . . .and how to avoid
those
Be one of the first artists to grab a copy of How & Where to
Sell Your Cartoons and beat the others to syndication
.A Must-read for ANYONE interested in being a professional
cartoonist, and all for only $27.95!!! ... But act now! This
offer is for a LIMITED time only. Get your career in the
comics started TODAY by ordering your copy of "How & Where to
Sell your Cartoons."
).
.

Simply click the Try it Now button below to purchase and
download your own copy of How & Where to Sell Your Cartoons.
& Receive a Signed, Original comic strip!!
Only for the next 30 days, we will be giving a signed original
comic strip from either LOLA or TARPITS, as our FREE gift to
you, with your purchase of Steves new e- book.
DONT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!
ALL this for only $27.95 !!!

TRY IT NOW !!!
(Product is delivered by download and is in a pdf format,
download takes less than 2 minutes via cable modem)
Dont forget to sign up TODAY, and you will receive an
invitation for a FREE personal critique of your submission by
master cartoonist Steve Dickenson !!
Dont kill your chance to drain every ounce of knowledge from
this true insider of cartooning by not signing up TODAY.

Email: ____________________
Name: ____________________

Submit

(you must verify your entry by replying to our email)

P.S. If you can afford only one book, or only have time to
read one book, make sure this is the one! When you own How &
Where to Sell Your Cartoons, youll have the keys to the
cartoon syndication kingdom. You simply won't need any others!

TRY IT NOW !!!
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