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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Can YOU make a living as an artist? My class teaches some ways! Starting 10/22! Register now! 4 wks of strategies & practical tips for making a living as an author/artist - even when the big companies aren’t opening doors to you. Join us in person or online! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

How can you make a living as an artist? My class teaches this! Starting 10/22!! Register now! 4 weeks of strategies & practical tips for making a living as an author/artist - even when the big companies aren’t opening doors to you. Join in person or online! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Class starting Oct 22nd!! Register now! 4 weeks of strategies & practical tips for making a living as an author - even when the big companies aren’t opening doors to you. Join us in person or online! Link in bio. lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w... ==== #writers #writingclass #authors

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yep, I’m really teaching this class! 4 weeks of strategies & practical tips for making a living as an author - even when the big companies aren’t opening doors to you. Join us in person or online! Link in bio. lighthousewriters.org/.../4-week-h... ==== #writers #writingclass #authors

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yep, this is really a class I'm teaching! It's 4 wks of strategies & practical steps anyone can take to move towards making a living as an author - even when the big companies aren't opening doors to you. Come join us in person or online! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w... ====

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

2 days left to raise $2564. We're so close! And it's all because of you guys! We need to hit that last amount to make this book. Thank you all who've backed and/or reposted & encouraged others to back. It all means so much to me. #comicartist #indiecomics #comicbook #dccomics #marvelcomics

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

4 days left! 73% funded. I need 50-80 of you to back at $50-$70 or more, & we’ll hit the goal! Each one reach one. Thx for all of your help! Home stretch, homies. #comicartist #indiecomics #comicbook #dccomics #marvelcomics

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

67% funded, 6 days left! Down to the last wk - I need 75-100 of you to back at $50-$70 or more, & we'll hit the goal! Each one reach one. Thx for all of your help! It's the home stretch. #comicartist #indiecomics #comicbook #dccomics #marvelcomics ==== www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

64% funded, 1 wk left! Down to the last wk - I need 50+ people to back at $60-$120 & we got this! Thx for all of your help! It's the home stretch. #comicartist #indiecomics #comicbook #dccomics #marvelcomics www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Only half the folks who usually back my graphic novels have done it this time, so I may not be able to make this book. There's 9 days left, so I guess we'll see. Either way, thanks for supporting however you have! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Only 11 days left! I can’t make this book w/o your help Back now, no money comes out until 9/14 We’re 38% funded & I need people to back at $40 or more b4 11/13 Also, this Judge Judy ep was called “The Case of the Disappearing Hat” :) #comicartist #indiecomics #comicbook #dccomics #marvelcomics

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is why I self-publish these graphic novels. And I love the way y’all help me with it. Link for my new Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Guess I’mma do it all, then. 🤷🏾‍♀️ My new Graphic Novel is about love, heartbreak & time travel! Please back it on Kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

NEW ONE! -for the graphic novel that inspired my film. I need about 300 of you to back at $50 or more, & I'll hit my goal! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral... It's going to be a hardcover, art-book size.

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A totally undoctored photo of me & Archie. 😉 I wrote an Archie Comics story! I’ll be signing copies at Mutiny Comics & Coffee, WED 8/26, 3-5:30PM. I’ll have other free books for anyone who backs my new Kickstarter while you’re there! (Apologies to the artist of this cover, Andrew Robinson!)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Here's a 📸 of the Wilkes University screening of my film, “Always, Most of The Time”. Also, I told them about the upcoming graphic novel version of this story, which will have some scenes we had to cut from the film script, plus some dope additional features. Look for that Kickstarter in August!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Yo, this movie was bonkers in the best way! A sexy, gory, violent action/horror w/crazy twists & turns, plus funny moments. I had no idea what was coming next, & I loved it! Zazie Beetz was a dope AF bad-ass hero! #Theywillkillyou delivers.

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Finally got my books! Join us at Mutiny on Sunday noon-4 to get them signed! If you can't make it, they'll be shipped to you anyway!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

HEY! If you're in town Sunday, come pick up your Kickstarter books & get them signed by me, Dion Harris, Cori Redford, & Kevin Caron - artists who made the books! From noon-4pm Sun, we'll be at Mutiny Comics, & you might even talk these artists into doing some hired commissions for you!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

NEW DATE: My books will now arrive around March 9th, so the new date is Sunday, March 15th! Please update your calendars, & I'll see you then. I really look forward to getting these books in your hands! (And of course, if you can't make it, I'll still be shipping your books to you.)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Y'all, come rock w/me at Mutiny on Sun, 3/8, 12-4pm! KS backers can grab your books EARLY at this event before I begin shipping them! (They're scheduled to arrive by 3/5) If, for some reason, the books are delayed, I'll reschedule this event, but let's plan on having a good time together!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Yo, I'm teaching this class at Lighthouse Writers Workshop starting on Tuesday! There's still a few slots for you to jump in! lighthousewriters.org/workshop/8-w...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Folks are asking where to find the film on streaming. We're working on that now & hope to have good news soon! In the meantime, the link to our trailer is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH... Thx to @citycastdenver.bsky.social for having me on!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Thx 2 everyone who came to our screening! Still processing what it meant to see your hundreds of friendly faces there, but just wanted to thank you all for being my community, & supporting the art I create. (📸 borrowed from Bret Smith.) Film trailer link below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I wrote an Archie Comics story! It’s going to be drawn by Colleen Doran, & will probably be available next year. Thx to Nancy Silberkleit for inviting me into this short project! I’ll let you guys know when the art is done and the story is available! downtownrutland.com/halloween-pa...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The Final Countdown! 39 hours left on the campaign. The goal is reached, so for anyone else who wants to jump in, you have just over a day to do it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral... Thx to everyone who backed this one - I look forward to getting these books out to you!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

The Burning Metronome: Remix is FULLY FUNDED! Thx for supporting my work, thx to everyone who shared this campaign on social media (& with their friends). It all helped to bringing us here! I'll be posting updates, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me. Thanks again to you all!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Last 5 days of my bday Kickstarter: 92% funded. Need the remaining $1067 by 8/31, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels. - Lowest reward tier is $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it - Pledge today: no money's deducted until 8/31 Thx! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Last 6 days of my bday Kickstarter - 86% funded! If I don’t raise the remaining $2118 by 8/31, I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels. - Lowest tier: $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it - Pledge today: no $$ gets deducted until 8/31 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral... Thx!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

11 days left to make my final $3020 in pledges, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make these books. Please toss whatever support you can toward my Kickstarter! Here's an animated spot for The Burning Metronome (by Kevin Mason, w/dope ♫ ♪ ♬ by Paul Mullikin). www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Ft. Collins Comic Con starts TODAY! Come say hello. :) ======== Also, my Kickstarter for The Burning Metronome is still going! Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25. We're 68% funded, & I need your help to bring it home. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral... Thanks!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Did a radio interview on @krfcfm.bsky.social, talked abt @fococomiccon.bsky.social & my Kickstarter. Scroll down a bit until you see my face: www.krfcfm.org/shows/krfc-i... ======= Kickstarter's still going! Back today, & no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

2 comic book geniuses kindly blessed me w/praise abt my graphic novel, The Burning Metronome: Jim Shooter (who passed away earlier this year) & David F. Walker! Kickstarter is still going. Back today, no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral... Thanks!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

@fococomiccon.bsky.social I'll be at Fort Collins Comic Con next week. It's one of my 2 favorite cons in the state. Come see me & say hello!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Missed my bday event yesterday? You can still rock with me on this Kickstarter. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st. These are some of the other fine people who attended. Pls share – we’re now 24% funded! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

My bday party happened, but y'all can still help me w/this Kickstarter. Pledge today, no money gets deducted until Aug 31st. This is Dora, whose company Sol 360 Productions provided the dope 📸 Pls share this campaign– we’re now 23% funded, - thanks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

My bday party was yesterday, but you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st. I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a long while! 📸courtesy Sol 360 Productions! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

If you missed my bday party, you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st. This is Alexis, who cosplayed the character Mindy from chapter 2 of The Burning Metronome. 📸 courtesy Sol 360 Productions! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

This is tomorrow morning! Come join us for my birthday! Sat, 10am-2pm at Mutiny Comics. Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE: Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker (until they run out)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

this Sat, if you come celebrate my bday at Mutiny, you'll get to enjoy DJ SponsOne rocking. Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE: Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker (until they run out)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

If you join us for my bday joint on Saturday at Mutiny, you'll see Alexis Melissa Cameron cosplaying this character from The Burning Metronome/ Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE: Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker (until they run out)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Yo, I’ve had a hard yr, w/public victories & private setbacks. My bday’s soon, & I want y’all to swing by this event & celebrate w/me. (f you can, please support this Kickstarter. Anyone who comes to the party & backs will get a FREE: Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker (until I run out)

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

A lot of y'all ask about creating dramatic tension in your writing, & although this vid is a silly example of that, there are some sure-fire methods you can use in your own writing. $35/month | Monthly on Zoom Just use the code 1MTHFREE when signing up: ralanwrites.com/virtual-writing-group

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Here's one woman's reaction to the short film that I wrote. It's so lovely!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Just got my mom‘s first book from Barnes & Noble. It’s just out this month, and although she doesn’t like social media, I thought I’d shout her out! "The Lactating God" on B&N and pretty much everywhere,

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I can not WAIT for y'all to see this movie I wrote. I'm so proud of it. I loved what I wrote, but I swear, the director, actors & crew elevated it even further! It was such a beautiful experience to be on that set, & as I get more info, I'll share it with you!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Q: What are you doing on Thurs April 10th? A: You're coming to see me rock with these dope authors! If you like words and shit, this is gonna be a good time! Join us at Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Speaking of my comics being at museums: Last Thurs, I was honored to share the stage with Actual Black Cowboy© Maurice Wade. This dude is still doing rodeos at 76 years old! History Colorado hosted the event, so thx!

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Alan Making Comics! @ralanwrites.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Also, this show is GREAT. It's dark, dramatic and quirky in places, but I'm really enjoying it. It hasn't has the chance to mature yet, but it feels like a distant cousin of Breaking Bad or something. Mike Judge is a producer on it.

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