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New Artwork and Publishing Services Rates for 2020

Posted on December 4, 2019 2:56 pm by A.P. Fuchs

I work with both traditional and digital tools.

With 2020 around the corner, it’s time for me to visit my freelancing Artwork and Publishing Services Rates again and adjust things for the New Year.

The following rates will be effective on January 1, 2020. If you book me before January 1, I will honor my old rates so this is a chance to book me now even if your project won’t be ready to go until early in the New Year.

The formula for the list below is Old Rate > New Rate

All rates are in US funds.

Editing (which is a full edit that covers everything from copy editing to proofreading):

Short stories (1,000 – 7,000 words): 1¢ per word > 1.5¢ per word

Novelettes (7,001 – 15,000 words): $250 > $275

Novellas (15,001 – 40,000 words): $325 > $350

Short novels (40,001 – 60,000): $425 > $450

Novels (60,001 – 80,000 words): $500 > $525

Blockbusters (80,001 – 120,000): $625 > $650

Doorstops (120,000+): inquire for quote

Formatting:

Paperback formatting – $200 > $225

eBook formatting – $150 > $175

Paperback and eBook formatting bundle – $325 > $375

Book Cover Design (includes the paperback and eBook files):

Using stock art/photos/art you acquired elsewhere: $275US or $350CAN > $300US or $400CAN

A note on stock photos: I do my best to seek out stock photos that are free for commercial use, however, sometimes the perfect photo needs to be purchased. Responsibility of cost for the purchased photo is the client’s. All proposed purchases are cleared with the client first.

NEW – Using my original art created for the project’s cover (which includes the use of the art plus all the design that goes into a stock photo cover): $500US or $675CAN

NEW – Artwork Commissions

Penciled only: $150 (for up to two figures; additional figures $20 each)

Inked: $200 (for up to two figures; additional figures $30 each)

Colored (digital or traditional media, depending on the piece): $350 (for up to two figures; additional figures $40 each)

Custom Artwork: If your project doesn’t fit the above commission guidelines, inquire anyway and we’ll figure out something that works for both of us.

Thank you. I look forward to working with you.

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Patreon Tiers Shifting in the New Year

Posted on December 3, 2019 9:47 am by A.P. Fuchs

My Patreon tiers are shifting in the New Year. Starting in early 2020, while the current programming will remain, some new tiers and options will be added.

Things are in the planning and lock-down phase at the moment as I work out the schedule.

My Patreon page is a place for exclusive content and first looks.

An announcement is forthcoming once I finish putting the 2020 Patreon picture together.

Stay tuned.

Ps. A new chapter of Gigantigator Death Machine was posted today. You can read it and all its previous chapters for just a buck by going here. Thanks.

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Dominic and Claire Fun-Size: Laughter Loaded Comics Digest Unboxing

Posted on December 2, 2019 10:22 am by A.P. Fuchs

Check out the unboxing video on YouTube right here.

Not long ago, I backed Max West’s Dominic and Claire Fun-Size: Laughter Loaded Comics Digest! Kickstarter. Now my rewards have come in and here is a video of me opening up the package.

Max West is one of my favorite cartoonists and is responsible not only for the Dominic & Claire Funnies and the Dominic & Claire Fun-size, but also the webcomic, Tiffany & Corey, the heartwarming series, Sunnyville Stories, and the vampire graphic novel, Von Herling.

Max’s main website can be accessed here.

Go check out his comics.

You can watch the unboxing video by going here.

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel by going here.

Thanks.

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Station Ident – Nov292019

Posted on November 29, 2019 11:24 am by A.P. Fuchs

This is your station ident for November 29, 2019.

My name is A.P. Fuchs and I’m an author, artist, and freelancer in all things publishing. You are tuned into my blog, Canister X, my official web presence. I’ve been writing and publishing since my first short story sale in 2000, and have been publishing books and comics since 2003.

My multi-faceted presence on social media includes:

Ello
MeWe
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Tumblr
LinkedIn
WT.Social
YouTube
Ko-fi

My Patreon page can be found here. It’s where I post serial novels, essays on the creative arts industry, what goes on behind the scenes here in the great white north at Axiom-man Central, and more. Join the journey and be part of something special.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Publishing Plan Formulation

Posted on November 28, 2019 3:00 pm by A.P. Fuchs

Be ready for 2020

While I was ill a lot of stuff fell by the wayside. Some projects were done, others unfinished. It’s taken a while to figure out where things are at but today I came up with a publishing plan that I’m comfortable with, especially since I’m still on the mend.

So that said, here’s the plan:

While I’m doing the “more” of Project Rebirth, I will be publishing comics until the “more” is complete. I will talk about the “more” soon enough on the blog so stay tuned for that. Regarding comics, I have two projects on the go and they are such that I can maintain both without killing myself. They are Project Jackass and Project Cobalt.

Status of each:

Project Jackass: In the writing phase along with release and publication planning. Some design done. Publication planning mostly complete. This is a project that will be executed in an unusual way compared to what you’re used to from me.

Project Cobalt: New phase just started but still in the writing phase overall. Publishing plan mostly pinned down.

These are scheduled to debut next year.

There is a tiny chance Project Jackass will arrive before 2019 is out but don’t hold your breath. There are a lot of things that need to come together for this and my schedule is quite packed at the moment because apparently doing 101 things at once is how I roll.

One thing is certain, however: My days as just being a writer are over. I’m in a new era in my personal life and the old chapter is closed, including how I handled my creative career during that time. Going forward, I’m a writer/artist so my energies will be spent making both books and comics. Comics are what started me in this business all those years ago and it’s fitting that things have come full circle.

I can’t wait to reveal what these project code-names really are.

Stay tuned.

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Playing Card Collection Showcase (Bicycle, Bee, Aristocrat, Tally-Ho)

Posted on November 27, 2019 3:09 pm by A.P. Fuchs

Please check out my playing card collection on YouTube.

Yesterday, I spent most of the day doing Project Media stuff and some freelancing. This led to me uploading a new video to YouTube showcasing my playing card collection. I had a similar video on my old channel but that video is long gone so I present to you a new and up-to-date video showing all the card decks in my collection.

Please go here to check it out.

Other videos on my YouTube channel can be found here.

Please like and subscribe.

Also, if you’d like to receive updates from this blog via email, please subscribe to the blog feed.

Thanks.

Enjoy!

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Upcoming: Inktober 2019 Showcase

Posted on November 26, 2019 11:55 am by A.P. Fuchs

Inktober 2019 Scanned Artwork

This morning I scanned all my Inktober 2019 drawings into the computer and got them ready for a video and for three collages. These will be showcased on the blog once they are ready. The collages will also be showcased on social media. I just need to get some music together for the video.

(If you recall, I mentioned I’d be doing this in this blog entry.)

My current videos can be found on my YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new uploads, which right now have been going up on a weekly basis.

Thanks.

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Status Report – 112519

Posted on November 25, 2019 9:49 am by A.P. Fuchs

Sketchbook, notebook, and calendar (yes, I use paper for planning).

Status Report for 112519:

We’ve turned a corner here at the Central now that a good chunk of Project Rebirth is out of the way. The next step is to review my Project Media notebook (not pictured) and see how the items listed in there fit on the schedule.

I have some goals in mind for the next little while, with overarching goals to take me into the spring and, in some cases, beyond. What needs to be done is figuring out the timing of these things so a release schedule can happen.

I’m guessing part of the day today will include me sitting in a chair and pondering timelines.

Stay tuned.

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Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm – Paperbacks Hot Off the Press

Posted on November 22, 2019 10:57 am by A.P. Fuchs

Watch the video on YouTube by going here.

A new video has been uploaded and this time we take a look at the Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm paperbacks hot off the press!

Special thanks to local Hignell Book Printing for doing such an amazing job. The quality is outstanding!

Next step: Sign the necessary copies then send them over to Auroraman creator Jeff Burton for his signature. Copies will then be sent out to Kickstarter backers.

If you missed the Kickstarter and would still like a copy, please go here or visit the Frozen Storm thumbnail on the left where the book is available from a retailer of your choice in paperback or eBook.

Thank you for your support on this project.

Watch the video by going here. (Don’t forget to like and subscribe!)

Other videos on my channel can be viewed here.

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Superhero Symbol Art Sale

Posted on November 21, 2019 3:32 pm by A.P. Fuchs

These are the pieces available for sale.
Please see my Instagram feed for a closer look.

It’s a superhero symbol art sale!

I love superhero emblems because of the message they send and the feelings they invoke.

Right now, I have original artwork for sale. It’s fan art, but since I don’t make prints of fan art, these are originals and one-of-a-kind. Please see my Instagram for the gallery of what’s available at the time of this writing.

The price breakdown is:

1 for $20USD/$25CAD

3 for $50USD/$65CAD

Shipping included. Each piece is signed and dated by year. They are also individually wrapped in magazine-sized bags and boards for safe keeping and/or easy display. Please send me an email or a PM to make arrangements.

Thank you.

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