Q: The main difference between web comics and other digital comics is that the former is more like a Sunday strip than a comic book. After completing an issue or a volume of your comic book, divide it into smaller strips that you can publish regularly. Each strip should have some element of a self-contained story while connecting to your comic's overall plot. Since web comics are similar to newspaper strips, you need to publish content regularly. Some web comic artists will publish daily, while others will only publish once a week. Choose a schedule that you can keep up with; being consistent with your updates is more important than how often you post. To create a web comic, you need a place to put it so people can see it. You have a wide array of choices here, depending on whether you want to publish your web comic in blog form or with individual pages. You have several free options to use, such as Tumblr, to set up a free blog, although free websites don’t generally handle web comics particularly well. Of course, you can pay for a platform to host your web comic; paid platforms usually have more flexibility. Decide whether you want to buy a domain or use a free one generated by your chosen platform. While obviously more expensive, buying a domain also gives you the ability to put advertisements on your website. If you just want to find readers for your comic and aren’t concerned with making money, you don’t have to worry about this. However, if you want to make a living making comics, you’ll need to do more than publish a web comic. Collect your comic strips into a book, whether print or digital, that you can sell in an online store.
A: Chop up your comic into strips. Decide on your publishing schedule. Choose your online platform. Sell collected editions of your comic.

Q: Feeling good about yourself is crucial to mental health. Worry and negative thoughts can bog you down and keep you from feeling your best. Self-doubt can be particularly distressing. The following exercises can help you quiet your inner critic and soothe your worries:  If you catch yourself worrying and or thinking negatively about yourself, ask yourself some questions. For example: "Is this thought kind to myself?" "Is this thought true?" "Would I say this to someone else?" The answers to these questions can often help reduce self-doubt. Change a negative thought to make it truer or kinder. For example, you might find yourself thinking: “I never get anything right.” Try to make this more truthful by thinking instead: “Sometimes I don’t get things right, but other times I do a really great job. It is ok that I can’t do everything, and I am proud of what I can do.” In times of difficulty, focus on qualities that can help you get through life's challenges.  For example, if you might find yourself thinking: “I don’t like not knowing what is going to happen. What if something terrible happens?” In this case, you can remind yourself of your strengths. You might say to yourself: “I do not like not knowing what will happen, but I do know that I have overcome unforeseeable events in the past. I trust my ability to handle whatever comes my way.” Acknowledging what you value about yourself will remind you of your worth, which is essential to mental wellness. Valuing your strengths can remind you of how capable and competent you are. It is helpful to write down your thoughts about your strengths, or even start a journal. Here are some helpful prompts to get you started: What makes you feel strong? Is it something you do, or a certain environment?  Describe what you feel in moments of strength. Confidence? Pride? List 5 qualities about yourself that are strengths. Which of these is the most important? Why? Self-affirmation is an exercise in which you remind yourself of your worth by saying or writing down things that you like or admire about yourself. Routinely acknowledging the attributes you love about yourself can give you a huge boost in self-esteem.  Say what you like about yourself out loud in a mirror. Anytime you have a moment, you can do this short exercise. Doing it repeatedly will help build self-esteem. An example of an affirmation would be: “I love what a great friend I am, and I proud of how I treat my friends.” Another example could be: “I love that my hair is curly because it is different. I’m glad I am embracing my hair today.” Studies show that self-affirmation can also help relieve stress and promote creative thinking in stressful situations.
A: Question your inner-critic. Focus on your strengths. Practice self-affirmation.

Q: Your acceptance letter should clarify the expectations for your presentation. If it is not clear, you should immediately contact the conference organizers to inquire. You don't want to plan for a 75 minute lecture and then find out that you were expected to speak for 45 minutes and then respond to a Q&A session for 15 minutes. Conferences operate on a tight schedule, and you cannot overrun your allotted time. It's crucial that you don't speak for longer than you are scheduled to. However, it's okay to end a few minutes early. This is another item that should be made clear to you in the acceptance letter. You will need to know if you are presenting your paper to a large conference room as a keynote speaker, or if you are one of three presenters sharing a small space and time. If the acceptance letter does not answer any questions you may have, you should call the organizers and ask. Presentation formats may include conference panels, small workshops, large keynote addresses, round-table discussions, or general research reports. Review the conference website and study information about the sponsoring organization to understand the style that they expect. Many conference sites will include links to materials from prior years. These can be valuable sources of information as you prepare. Verify what technology will be available for your presentation. Do not assume that you will have access to wi-fi, for example, if you rely on Internet links as part of your presentation. If you are preparing a slide show, make sure that you are using a program (PowerPoint, Prezi, LaTex, Beamer, for example) that the host system will support. You must be thoroughly prepared to present your paper as clearly and professionally as possible, especially if you hope to be asked to return. You need to practice your presentation repeatedly. Whether you are standing at a podium reading your paper or presenting a more extemporaneous lecture using a slide show outline, you must appear polished and professional. Ask some trusted friends or colleagues to listen to your presentation and let you know if you are loud enough, slow enough, and can be understood.  Ensure your paper is written clearly so the audience can understand your points. Note that reading helps keep your audience engaged, while simply listening can make it more difficult for them to pay attention.
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Understand and meet time expectations. Know your presentation format. Familiarize yourself with the expected audience. Know your technology. Practice your presentation.