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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ya'll remember back in the good old days when we used to just get emails from Nigerian Princes? 😩

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Maybe they only rolled it out to a small set of creators 🥹🙂‍↕️

⏰ (Read Ahead) Episode 43: Almost | J. Hitz ⟡ The Barrier Scroll

No need to wait until the end of Oct for the NEWEST episode of The Barrier Scroll! Patrons in the Scroll tier can read 'Episode 43: Almost', right now! It's the gorgeous conclusion of a 3 part romantic mini arc, and I'm very, very proud of this one. ⚔️❤️‍🩹 www.patreon.com/thebarriersc...

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Oh man I was hoping it was done by the folks who worked there, it was somewhat accurate though. 🙂‍↕️💀

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.⊹.₊⟡🌟 Mitsene CV 🌟⊹₊⟡ . @mitsene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

oh wow mine were already pre-populated when I looked

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it floors me that dungeon crawler carl is like. millions of people insanely popular right now, and it just started out as one guy writing on his patreon. gives me hope for the rest of us.

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Norm Grock @normgrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My monthly newsletter just went out! I shared updates on the video game & graphic novel I’m working on, plus some free wallpapers. A great way to follow along without me having to fight the social media algorithm. Subscribe here! #kidlitart #graphicnovel #illustration #indiedev normgrock.com/free/

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Hi Norm! I used to work with your brother! He used to gush about you all the time. 👋 Love your work

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TheEvilNae @theevilnae.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The issue 7 Finale of The Fantasy Book Club is up on thefantasybookclubcomic.com! I can't believe I've been working on this issue since March of 2025... I hope you all enjoy what I've been building to for over a year. News on Issue 8 will be coming soon, but it the meantime, I need a nap. #webcomic

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/10/2026

Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants.

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Meredith McClaren @iniquitousfish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'The sword is there, if you want it.' A sword for you, on the last day of Swordtember.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 29/09/2026

I think it's pretty neat that one of the legit breakout indie success stories this year is a game about painstakingly designing and sewing opulent ballgowns store.steampowered.com/app/4019220/...

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Dressmaker on Steam

Become a dressmaker! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) townsfolk in this cozy crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.

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Cartoonists United @cartoonist.coop · 28/09/2026

Are you and your webcomic affected by the impending Tapas shutdowns? In light of recent events, the CartUn journal has published a new guide on webcomic hosting and moving platforms. journal.cartoonist.coop/webcomic-hos...

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Lorelli - Read My Comic @exitrealitystudios.com · 29/09/2026

I've added some new folks and I'm two comics away from being able to start the NSFW version go.bsky.app/Ps5BkPj

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Comic Scout makes it easy to see when a new episode is out if you're running the toocheke theme on wp. ❤️ www.thecomicscout.com/comics/the-b...

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Read The Barrier Scroll by J. Hitz on ComicScout.

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Dave Kellett @davekellett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As Brad always says on @comiclab.bsky.social: "Don't build on someone else's land." Own and control your cartooning career by owning and controlling your website, your mailing list, your IP, your books, and your profits.

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hi, may I be added if there's room? ❤️

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Every time I want to duplicate something in Procreate.

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Those looking to invest in a website home for your comic: Services like @thecomicscout.com will aggregate comics that use the Toocheke Wordpress theme into a really useable experience and easy way to follow some of your favorite reads: www.thecomicscout.com ❤️

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A new episode of The Barrier Scroll is now available: thebarrierscroll.com/comic/ep-42-... 2 of a 3 part super romantic arc, make sure you're all caught up! (also available to read on webtoon canvas)

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'll just leave this sketch of my gorgeous girl right here. *pats*

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Finding Dee Fish @findingdeefish.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Are you struggling with creative block? Here’s a few thoughts on some things you can do to get around it! findingdee.substack.com/p/you-should...

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CRAP! I've got Creative Block!

(But stuff still needs to get done!)

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Oh to be the one she's talking to... 🫠🩷

evan dahm @evandahm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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gold foil demon print

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Mark Wheatley @markwheatley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

As has become a PulpFest tradition, I came up with a few new cover ideas for the Panthans Journal, working each morning in the dealers room. But this one I had almost finished in the studio before the show. Final touches done this week.

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Episode 40: Cold Blood, Warm Heart As the party finds quiet respite among the trees, Thome, our steadfast froggy, recalls a painful memory to our budding abjurer. 🔥 You can read the entirety of Ep 40, on the official site or webtoon canvas. Patrons can read ahead.

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

My beautiful magical girl, Oriole.

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J. Hitz @thebarrierscroll.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It’s finally here! I can’t wait to dive in. The book is so beautiful! @davekellett.bsky.social

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You could also consider setting your funding bar to something low so it's more likely to be successful!

I agree it's a lot of work, but if I can grow my audience big enough I'd like to do one maybe. I just think publishers are looking for very specific stories for comics these days, that's why they're all the same. If you have something unique you're left with trying to fund it yourself.

What about a kickstarter? Your audience loves your comic, I'm sure you'd be successful!

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