Tim's Notebook
Tim Larsen
110 Oak Rim Court apt. 22
Los Gatos, Ca 95032
tlarsenl@yahoo.com
408 466 9778
Tim Larsen
110 Oak Rim Court apt. 22
Los Gatos, Ca 95032
tlarsenl@yahoo.com
408 466 9778
What people have said about my work:
"I really like your work!"
-Myra Cordova, comic book writer based in Oakland.
"I thought your site was well laid out and I like the samples you included."
-Seth Hardy, writer based in Boston.
"I really liked your pages from Chronicles of Darkhorn and Fawcetta. Those borders are amazing!"
-Jason M, of ArmoredPhoenix Press
"I looked at your work, it looks great. I think you could be a great addition to (my) team."
-Chris Sweeney, comic book writer
"I have to be honest, I think your stuff is brilliant."
-Mark Tuit, independent film producer of Barnone..
"I checked out your work and you have pretty good stuff. You have a very unique style that will fit one of our books perfectly."
-Curtis White, writer and comic book producer based in Phoenix.
I can take your killer story and make it live and breathe on the page. I too have a drive to create something memorable and unique. I prefer drawing in the round, with fully realized characters. I treat the background as a character. My drawing style goes from a basic, slick style to a very elaborate thin-line decorative/delicate approach. Every story is different; the art should be custom tailored to work in harmony with it. If my style falls in line with what you imagined then you really should consider using me as your artist.
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I can keep to any schedule you require as your commitments and budget allows. It doesn't matter what length your story is; I've penned single pages for people as well as hundreds. Keep in mind, however, that preparing a comic book manuscript for publishing or submittals does not run cheap! Most writers pay an average of $2000 to $7,000 for a finished comic book issue of regular length... and that's before a publisher sees your work. It's recommended that you be prepared to start with at least $400 in working capital.
Here's a rundown of my page rates:
That being said, if you still are ready to discuss with me your story line I am more than willing to offer feedback and comments regarding working for you. My phone and address/email is listed at the top of this page. Thank you very much for your time and I wish you the greatest success with your creative projects, whoever helps you along with the art end of it!
-Tim Larsen
I've recently compiled this selected list of publishers who are actively seeking and/or welcoming new submissions. Each site was screened with a fairly cursory overview to get what they want. I've written a brief synopsis for each. This list is by no means meant to be exhaustive or thorough, however it will give you ample material to browse through in your search for a publisher.
Important! These links go straight to the submissions areas of their respective websites. Please do take the time to read as much about the company as you can to make certain they would be interested in your story! You probably will need to back up from the link to go to their main page. I figure you can navigate from there yourself. This list concentrates on people who would be most likely to help you reach your public, rather than simple print wholesalers or distributors. What's more they are more apt to take a financial stake in your story. Enjoy, and good luck!
They accept submissions with a preference for manuscripts with finished art. Follow the guidelines in the webpage closely on who to send your submission to.
Does not accept writers but is looking for art talent.
Accepts 'full package' submissions of at least 5 pages. Read the submission form carefully.
Accepts submissions with full color art concerning the macabre and strange horror.
Jobs are for two to ten page horror stories that must be penciled, inked and lettered. Also looking for writer/artist teams that can deliver a completed horror story.
They will consider quality creator-owned projects from other creators. All genres and styles will be considered.
Based in the UK. Always interested in seeing new and inventive comic book submissions. Limit to 12 pages.
Accepts art and writing submissions. Writing submissions should be submitted in a script format like a play or movie (novel and short story formats are usually passed over). Presentation is important.
Seeking work by both emerging and established artists operating at the intersection of art and comics for the "online comics" area of its website. Once a year selected works from their website make it to print.
Looking for artists, inkers, and colorists.
They currently accept unsolicited submissions via an online submission form, and at comic book conventions.
Accepts creator owned submissions with art.
Perhaps one of the most well known independents. Accepts submissions from writers, artists, and/or teams of both. New material only.
All the information here needed to start the submission process with one of the biggest comic book/media companies in the US! See also Zuda online submissions.
Only interested in complete stories and graphic novels. Do not have any openings for writers without an accompanying artist.
They prefer "electronic" submissions; please send photocopies only as an absolute last resort.
To make a submission you must read and complete a signed Submission Release Agreement.
Known for Love and Rockets and Ghostworld. They need a minimum of five pages of completed art with story, with a synopsis of your storyline and, if a serial, a brief note stating approximately how many issues you have in mind.
The majority of their featured stories are reserved years in advance for our established European artists. Therefore, they are mainly looking for short stories-between two to eight pages.
Image requires a cover letter, synopsis with full story arc, and fully rendered art... at least 5 pages.
Currently accepting art and written submissions for Trailer Park of Terror. 5 to 8 pages.
Seeking top level art and writing.
Contact their sister entity, Kitchen & Hansen Agency, LLC. A literary agency that handles all inquiries through snail mail.
They specialize in unusual and extraordinary high-quality books in the fields of pop culture; pop surrealism & lowbrow art. Submissions are done by snail mail, and may take several months for reply.
NBM is recognized as one the highest quality graphic novel publishing houses in America. They launch 1 to 2 new artists a year. They receive hundreds of submissions. Submissions can be mail or electronic.
Looking for longer works of 50 or more pages, but willing to look at projects that might not be as long. Will consider collections of shorter stories by a single creator or creative team.
They prefer a sample packet of your work, art and writing together.
Looking for proposals from established, professional writers from the comics, television or motion picture fields.
They need brief synopsis of the book, the book's format (ex. ongoing series, limited series, original graphic novel, one-shot, etc.), sample scripts, pages, and concept art.
Send them 5 fully completed pages, and a cover. Include a one-paragraph synopsis of what your story is about. They're the same as Image Comics.
Submit no more than 5 pages of sequential storytelling in any genre.
Just send us a xerox copy of what you'd like us to look at (or a URL link), and enough postage if you want the materials returned to you.
Looking for collections of previously published material or original graphic novel material. The material must be presented as "ready to print". No superheroes or manga. Adult titles.
From New Jersey. A progressive publisher committed to creating the best quality comic book.
See DC above.
Looking for finished books, meaning a complete stand-alone one-shot, graphic novel, or mini-series that is essentially ready for publication.
An online contest run by DC. Artist collaboration strongly encouraged.
© 2010 Tim Larsen