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Now, I know some of you come from the internet, and therefore can only understand information given to you in FAQ format. Here goes:
What is going on?
It's a webcomic. I draw things and then put them on the internet. While there are kind of "rules," I don't much care about them anymore and pretty much just do what I want.
When people ask (they don't), I tell them that this website is kind of like an idea toilet-- it helps me get rid of the stuff blocking up my brain box so that I can get back to writing or working.
Sometimes people send me animal suggestions or problem suggestions and then I mix and match them until they are funny. Sometimes they aren't funny, and I'm okay with that.
Who are you?
My name is Zach. I have a Master's in English, and I teach college at a university. I've written a novel that will be published within the year, and I am writing another one (and another one) right now. The first half of that last sentence is laced with a great deal of hope, because things in the publishing world generally take a long, long time.
I draw things because it is good stress relief, and I do the kind of drawings I do because then I don't have to think about characters or plot. This is nice.
What is the update schedule? I can't figure it out!
I used to be able to say "every weekday, jackass" with confidence, but that's probably a bad idea now. I try to get one done every weekday, but between writing, teaching, commuting, learning, reading, and being married, days get missed. Sorry, The Internet.
Hey I sent in a suggestion/emailed you and you never wrote back! What gives?
Please understand that so did a few hundred other people. I try and answer every email that asks a question or is otherwise looking for a reply, but if you just send me a suggestion I might just add it to my list and move on, and even if I do reply it may take a week or two. I am also notoriously flaky about answering emails/the phone/face-to-face communication. Just ask my friends and family.
Hey I've got the best suggestion: LACTOSE INTOLERANT COW!!!!!!1
I will never draw this. I decided up front that I would never draw this. Please stop tormenting me!
How do you draw your comics?
Nobody's actually ever asked me this, but I thought I would answer it anyway for those who are curious. I do most all of my comics with a Pilot G2 on printer paper. Every now and then I will use Bristol board, and once or twice I have used the fancy pens I spent a lot of money on and then did not really like. I try and take as little time as possible, because I like rough drawings better, and because I have a lot to do. I will use a reference photo from google image search if I have no idea what it is that I'm drawing, but now that I've been drawing for a few years I try not to ever do this. Photoshop takes care of the rest, including editing out extra appendages and coffee stains.
Your website is messed up. What is wrong with you?
The answer is one semester as a computer science major about five years ago. I know enough html and php to know that I don't know enough html or php, and enough java that I could write you a program to tell you when you need to buy eggs and milk. Other than that I'm fumbling around in the dark. Maybe you could help me, since you know so much crap.
Can I use your work for my zine/flyer/album cover/manifesto/wood carving class?
Generally the answer is maybe. Why not send me an email telling me what you're looking for and we'll talk. For zines I'm generally cool with letting you have an exclusive for a while. As far as flyers, album covers, and other things like that go I would be happy to do some contract artwork for you, but I don't generally like just going with a straight up Animals Have Problems Too drawing, as it kind of dilutes the artistic merit. I am so pretentious!
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