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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 4h

These tour stop DON'T stop! Ha-ha! Today I'll be presenting with a couple of fellow creators, Bob @teabowart.bsky.social Thibeault and Patrick @plugo.bsky.social Lugo, for the Kids Comics Unite group! We'll be talking about crowdfunding best practices and of course...

www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not the only one running a crowd-funding campaign this month. My cartoonist buddy, @aleclongstreth.bsky.social is, too! I've been eagerly reading Alec's "Isle of Elsi" comics for almost a decade and you can find out more about the series and Kickstarter here: www.patreon.com/posts/136952...

Ryan Claytor Patreon Podcast 023 - Alec Longstreth: Isle of Elsi Creator/Cartoonist | Ryan Claytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 1d

Today's tour stop with the printer for my newest publication, Newspaper Club, has been rescheduled due to photo shoot complications. But don't fret! The Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch will still receive a highlight on their blog next week and is available right here:

www.annualdispatch.com

Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 1d

Today's tour stop is with Adventure Cartoonist, Lucy Bellwood, and crew! Can't wait to chat process, creativity, and my new publication, the Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 3d

Going LIVE with Tyler James in an hour on ComixLaunch Live to talk about my latest publication and current campaign! C'mon out, ask some LIVE questions, and discuss comics, crowdfunding and creativity!

Annual Dispatch Campaign: www.AnnualDispatch.com
LiveStream Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbP...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 3d

I'm honored to have Kickstarter's "Project We Love" tag on my latest launch for my new publication, the Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch. C'mon over to the campaign to see what the excitement is about:

www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 4d

I'm proud to share today's "Annual Dispatch" tour stop, a conversation with Ervin Johnson's Shining Otaku YouTube channel. I had a fantastic time chatting about, among other things, my latest publication:

www.AnnualDispatch.com

...with our conversation now available here:

youtu.be/fscAW8bn9I4

Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 5d

Today's tour stop is with the lovely folks at @fanbasepress.bsky.social ! Big shouts to @barbrajdillon.bsky.social and @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social for all they do for the independent comics community. Thanks for conducting this interview. 🙏

fanbasepress.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 6d

Psst...did you hear, my newest book now has 25% MORE PAGES, AT NO EXTRA COST!?!! Join the campaign for your own copy and let's see how much bigger we can make this publication: www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 7d

Announcing the Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch TOUR! I'm REALLY excited about this new publication and want to let everyone know about it...starting with Pinball News today! Big thanks to Martin Ayub for working with me on an article for the FIRST STOP! Campaign Link: www.annualdispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 7d

Soooo...this book just keeps getting better. Thanks for the overwhleming DAY ONE support! Come join the party at:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 8d

Okay...wow. That was fast! THANK YOU FOR HELPING THIS PROJECT TO FUND ON DAY ONE!!! Now, who's ready to make this book even better than before. Join the fun over at:

www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 8d

Wanna know what this new campaign is all about? I just went live to demystify all the excitement:

www.youtube.com/@RyanClaytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 8d

The time is NOW! My NEW PUBLICATION JUST LAUNCHED and YOU can grab one of the very first copies! A YEAR'S worth of artistic inspiration and projects are overflowing in this new, annual, artbook I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!). Click here for all the fun:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 8d

Mark, you're a saint! Thanks so much for all your support! ❤️

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 9d

Tooomorrow, tomOrrow, you'll love my NEW PUBLICATION, toMORrow. It's onlyyy a daaay awaay (fromlaunchingonKickstarter). Seriously, though, so much artistic inspiration and projects jammed into this new, yearly, artbook I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!).
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks so much for sharing, @plugo.bsky.social !

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks for the repost, @plaguedoctorpress.bsky.social

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 10d

We're in the final TWO DAY countdown to my NEW PUBLICATION launching on Kickstarter (on OCTOBER 1st, 2025). I think you'll love this new, yearly, art book I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!). Click the "Notify me on launch" button for a friendly reminder here:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 11d

In just THREE. MORE. DAYS...my NEW PUBLICATION launches on Kickstarter (on OCTOBER 1st, 2025) and I think YOU'LL love this new, yearly, art book I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!) Check it out here:
www.AnnualDispatch.com
Thank you for your compassionate clicks! :)

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks @plaguedoctorpress.bsky.social !!! 💖

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 12d

Coming down the stretch for launch day of my NEW PUBLICATION. ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY (on OCTOBER 1st, 2025)! I think YOU'LL love this new, yearly, art book I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!) and I'd love it if you'd click the "Notify me on launch" button now:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 13d

The campaign for my NEW PUBLICATION launches in FIVE DAYS (on OCTOBER 1st, 2025)! Lots of excitement to share! I think you'll love this new, yearly, art book I'm creating...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!). Click the "Notify me on launch" button here to be...notified upon launch:
www.annualdispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 13d

Many thanks, Mark! Really appreciate your support! 💖

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 14d

My "Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch" campaign launches 6 DAYS from now (on OCT 1st, 2025)! Big things are brewin' and I think you'll love this new, yearly, art book I'm putting together...in NEWSPAPER FORMAT(!??!). Until then, click the "Notify me on launch" button here:
www.AnnualDispatch.com

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