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Tips and Suggestions for Submitting Your Work to Us
Submission Guidelines for Writers
Submission Guidelines for Pencillers
Submission Guidelines for Inkers
Submission Guidelines for Colorists
Submission Guidelines for Letterers

Tips and Suggestions for Submitting Your Work to Us

There are several ways to submit to us and here are some tips to get you noticed! The first way to submit to us, and possibly the best way, is to meet us at one of the many conventions we attend. At our booth, you can submit your portfolio to our Editor-in-Chief McLain McGuire or to our Co-Lead Artist Rita Moore. After we've reviewed your portfolio, we'll ask you for a business card and a sample book of your art to take home (5-7 copies of your work bound or stapled with your name, phone number, and email on every page. NO ORIGINALS!). This will help us remember to get back to you once we get the chance.

Another way to submit your work is via email. Just send a link to your online portfolio (ie: personal website, deviantArt, etc)to our Editor-in-Chief McLain McGuire at mclain@ccpcomics.com. Be sure to state clearly in the subject line why you're emailing (eg: "my portfolio for comic book pencilling") otherwise, you'll get looked over. It's a good idea to include in the body of your email how you've heard about us and tell a little about yourself and any experience you may have. Please do not send your email with large attachments that will fill up our email storage space. You don't want to be forever known as the guy who killed our emails and caused us to miss some important messages.

Before you submit your porfolio, keep in mind we are constantly working on a ton of projects spanning several genres so any similarities between your submission and any of our future projects is purely coincidental. Keep in mind that following directions and paying attention is critical in working with us. Before we send you an editor's test we explain the core aspects of our company such as compensation, copyrights, and benefits. Do not waste our time and yours by asking for and completing the editor's test then drop off because you don't like the way the company works (you were told before you started). If you're not sure, we do have a FAQs on this site.

Finally, we admire persistence but also admire patience. Keep in mind that our Editor-in-Chief, Lead Artists, and Lead Writers are very busy and may take a couple of days or a couple of weeks to get back to you. If you want to check the status of your submission, we'd appreciate if you waited about 30 days before calling or emailing our staff. In our business, the squeeky wheel does not get the oil, it gets replaced.

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Submission Guidelines for Writers

We are currently not accepting submissions for new writers but we will post guidelines for submissions shortly.

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Submission Guidelines for Pencillers

Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read PENCILLER. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas.

Portfolio Requirements:
Please send 4-6 consecutive comic book page samples (pencil work only). You may supplement your submission with other drawings such as life drawing, storyboards, etc but it is not required. Each page should have your name, phone number, and e-mail address in the bottom margin of the page.

We look for an understanding of perspective and anatomy, facial expressions, backgrounds, and the ability to draw more than just one type of character (e.g.: average Joe, old lady, Incan, Superhero Guy, aliens, etc) in more than one kind of pose. Secondly, but just as importantly, we look for storytelling, flow and over all page composition. Comics read left to right, top to bottom and the artwork should lead the readers focus from panel A to panel B. With that being said, we would be more impressed with simple block layouts that clearly told the story than over-complex, gimmicky panel designs that hide a lack of storytelling.

We are not impressed with artwork that has been drawn from another drawing. For example: do not draw a page from your favorite comic exactly as you see it. That does not show off your talent but shows that you can copy. We firmly believe that artist should use photo references but we do not tolerate copying someone else’s artwork. Remember that there is a difference between using a reference and copying.

An ideal penciller is able to deliver quality work on deadline and maintains excellent communications with the rest of the team. The penciller should be able to follow directions, such as those given in a script, but feel confident enough to suggest and discuss to the writer a change or option that can better tell the story or can enhance the composition of the page. Our pencillers use 11”x17” Bristol board with a 10”x15” image area.

Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental.

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Submission Guidelines for Inkers

Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read INKER. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas.

Portfolio Requirements:
Please send at least 5 samples or your ink work with the corresponding pencil work (it does not have to be your own pencil work, but include the artist’s name and the source from which the page came). This is so that we may compare the two. Inked comic book pages are preferred but are not required. We encourage you to include your ink work over several different artists.

We look for inkers that show an understanding of line weight, technique, depth, balance, contrast, texture, and the ability to enhance the pencil work without compromising the penciller’s style.

We are not impressed with tracers. Inking is an art form that requires much more than tracing pencil lines and calling it a day. Tracing does not add the depth and clarity that comes for varied line weight, texture, and contrast.

An ideal inker is able to deliver quality work on deadline and maintains excellent communications with the rest of the team. The inker should be able to enhance a page, giving it the three dimensional look, without obscuring the penciller’s style. Our inkers use several different methods and tools to ink a page depending on the circumstances. For example, for a superhero comic, old fashioned brush and ink will work. On a horror comic, a black wax pencil could give you that slimy look. Knowing the tool to use is what sets the great inkers from the rest.

Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental.

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Submission Guidelines for Colorists

Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read COLORIST. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas.

Portfolio Requirements:
Please send at least 5 samples of your color work with a minimum of 2 pages being comic book panel work. You do not have to color your own inked work (the black and white page you started with), but include the artist’s name and the source from which the page came if you use another source.

There have been rare exceptions to digital coloring. Artists who can color in different yet interesting mediums are welcome to submit their work however, the artwork will have to be scanned and prepared digitally for printing.

We look for colorists with a strong understanding of color theory and application, light and shadow, and technique. A high level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or other digital imaging software of equal caliber is needed to meet required deadlines. In addition, the colorist must understand that color schemes segue from page to page and scene to scene.

We are not impressed with the overuse of filters (especially lens flare). Do not try to hide a lack of skill with needless blurs and effects.

Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental.

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Submission Guidelines for Letterers

We are currently not accepting submissions for new letterers but we will post guidelines for submissions shortly.

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		GUIDELINES
		Tips and Suggestions for Submitting Your Work to Us Submission Guidelines for Writers Submission Guidelines for Pencillers Submission Guidelines for Inkers Submission Guidelines for Colorists Submission Guidelines for Letterers Tips and Suggestions for Submitting Your Work to Us There are several ways to submit to us and here are some tips to get you noticed! The first way to submit to us, and possibly the best way, is to meet us at one of the many conventions we attend. At our booth, you can submit your portfolio to our Editor-in-Chief McLain McGuire or to our Co-Lead Artist Rita Moore. After we've reviewed your portfolio, we'll ask you for a business card and a sample book of your art to take home (5-7 copies of your work bound or stapled with your name, phone number, and email on every page. NO ORIGINALS!). This will help us remember to get back to you once we get the chance. Another way to submit your work is via email. Just send a link to your online portfolio (ie: personal website, deviantArt, etc)to our Editor-in-Chief McLain McGuire at mclain@ccpcomics.com. Be sure to state clearly in the subject line why you're emailing (eg: "my portfolio for comic book pencilling") otherwise, you'll get looked over. It's a good idea to include in the body of your email how you've heard about us and tell a little about yourself and any experience you may have. Please do not send your email with large attachments that will fill up our email storage space. You don't want to be forever known as the guy who killed our emails and caused us to miss some important messages. Before you submit your porfolio, keep in mind we are constantly working on a ton of projects spanning several genres so any similarities between your submission and any of our future projects is purely coincidental. Keep in mind that following directions and paying attention is critical in working with us. Before we send you an editor's test we explain the core aspects of our company such as compensation, copyrights, and benefits. Do not waste our time and yours by asking for and completing the editor's test then drop off because you don't like the way the company works (you were told before you started). If you're not sure, we do have a FAQs on this site. Finally, we admire persistence but also admire patience. Keep in mind that our Editor-in-Chief, Lead Artists, and Lead Writers are very busy and may take a couple of days or a couple of weeks to get back to you. If you want to check the status of your submission, we'd appreciate if you waited about 30 days before calling or emailing our staff. In our business, the squeeky wheel does not get the oil, it gets replaced. Back to the Top Menu Submission Guidelines for Writers We are currently not accepting submissions for new writers but we will post guidelines for submissions shortly. Back to the Top Menu Submission Guidelines for Pencillers Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read PENCILLER. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas. Portfolio Requirements: Please send 4-6 consecutive comic book page samples (pencil work only). You may supplement your submission with other drawings such as life drawing, storyboards, etc but it is not required. Each page should have your name, phone number, and e-mail address in the bottom margin of the page. We look for an understanding of perspective and anatomy, facial expressions, backgrounds, and the ability to draw more than just one type of character (e.g.: average Joe, old lady, Incan, Superhero Guy, aliens, etc) in more than one kind of pose. Secondly, but just as importantly, we look for storytelling, flow and over all page composition. Comics read left to right, top to bottom and the artwork should lead the readers focus from panel A to panel B. With that being said, we would be more impressed with simple block layouts that clearly told the story than over-complex, gimmicky panel designs that hide a lack of storytelling. We are not impressed with artwork that has been drawn from another drawing. For example: do not draw a page from your favorite comic exactly as you see it. That does not show off your talent but shows that you can copy. We firmly believe that artist should use photo references but we do not tolerate copying someone else’s artwork. Remember that there is a difference between using a reference and copying. An ideal penciller is able to deliver quality work on deadline and maintains excellent communications with the rest of the team. The penciller should be able to follow directions, such as those given in a script, but feel confident enough to suggest and discuss to the writer a change or option that can better tell the story or can enhance the composition of the page. Our pencillers use 11”x17” Bristol board with a 10”x15” image area. Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental. Back to the Top Menu Submission Guidelines for Inkers Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read INKER. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas. Portfolio Requirements: Please send at least 5 samples or your ink work with the corresponding pencil work (it does not have to be your own pencil work, but include the artist’s name and the source from which the page came). This is so that we may compare the two. Inked comic book pages are preferred but are not required. We encourage you to include your ink work over several different artists. We look for inkers that show an understanding of line weight, technique, depth, balance, contrast, texture, and the ability to enhance the pencil work without compromising the penciller’s style. We are not impressed with tracers. Inking is an art form that requires much more than tracing pencil lines and calling it a day. Tracing does not add the depth and clarity that comes for varied line weight, texture, and contrast. An ideal inker is able to deliver quality work on deadline and maintains excellent communications with the rest of the team. The inker should be able to enhance a page, giving it the three dimensional look, without obscuring the penciller’s style. Our inkers use several different methods and tools to ink a page depending on the circumstances. For example, for a superhero comic, old fashioned brush and ink will work. On a horror comic, a black wax pencil could give you that slimy look. Knowing the tool to use is what sets the great inkers from the rest. Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental. Back to the Top Menu Submission Guidelines for Colorists Electronic submissions only via email with a link to an online portfolio. The Subject line of the email should read COLORIST. Include your name (first and last), phone number (with area code) and the link to your online portfolio (please do not attach large files) in the body of your email followed by your message. Do not send proposals for new comic ideas. Portfolio Requirements: Please send at least 5 samples of your color work with a minimum of 2 pages being comic book panel work. You do not have to color your own inked work (the black and white page you started with), but include the artist’s name and the source from which the page came if you use another source. There have been rare exceptions to digital coloring. Artists who can color in different yet interesting mediums are welcome to submit their work however, the artwork will have to be scanned and prepared digitally for printing. We look for colorists with a strong understanding of color theory and application, light and shadow, and technique. A high level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or other digital imaging software of equal caliber is needed to meet required deadlines. In addition, the colorist must understand that color schemes segue from page to page and scene to scene. We are not impressed with the overuse of filters (especially lens flare). Do not try to hide a lack of skill with needless blurs and effects. Keep in mind that CCP Comics has a large amount of projects in the works and that any similarities between your submission and any of our projects in the future is purely coincidental. Back to the Top Menu Submission Guidelines for Letterers We are currently not accepting submissions for new letterers but we will post guidelines for submissions shortly. Back to the Top Menu

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