Equinox Comics: The Next Level
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My name is Aaron Ballinger, CEO and Co-Founder of Equinox Comics and I've been reading comics since the late 70's. In the 80's, I couldn't decide if I should grow up and be a Rock Star or a Comic Book Creator, but I knew I wanted to be one of them. Years later, after the band broke up, I formed the Equinox Comics, LLC and started my search for local talent. I found a lot of them. After bootstrapping for just under 5 years and building an awesome fan base, I believe it's time I made Equinox Comics a full time career, not just for me, but the members of Team Equinox. I know this is a lot to read, but please take the time and seriously consider being a part of history in the making.
Equinox consists of about 20 talented and creative people whom really should be doing what they love for a living. I want to help make that a reality. Many of us have "Day Job's" or are in College, so what precious little time we do have, we use to write, draw, color, edit, promote, etc. If we could dedicate our "work hours" for story development and production, we could share all of these great ideas with our fans by putting out titles on a consistent basis. We want adults AND kids to join us on this fantastic journey. To grow with us.
The cost of materials, which includes and not limited to; pencils, paper, software and computers, can be a financial drain on many of us. Other costs include the book printing, marketing/promotions and especially convention booth costs, including hotel, food and travel. Conventions are a vital component to comic book creators. The stronger the presence, the better, so we need to create an eye-catching visual to attract people to our booth. Not only can fans buy our books and other merchandise, but quality original art and amazingly priced commission art. Keeping the prices affordable has brought back numerous fans at nearly every convention we've attended.
With the money you donate, we will be able to increase production and market our books, thus allowing us to submit titles to the world’s largest comic distributer, Diamond. Diamond Distributors will help us get our books into comic book shops all over the world. Nearly every major comic publisher uses them. To be competitive, we need to use them, too. When our books are distributed on this scale, we know we will make a huge impact in the comic book universe.
So...This is where you and your financial contributions will be a game changer:
>Compensating the talent for their hard work
>Purchase the creative tools for best quality output
>The ability to print more titles consistently
>Marketing, promotions and contests
Funding those key areas by all of YOU will remove the financial burden until Equinox starts turning a profit. When this happens, we'll begin the steps toward an actual office space and much, MUCH more.
Again, this is not just for me, but for ALL the members of Team Equinox and our families. To go to your job that you love with a legitimate passion only improves the product you’re paid to create. When that happens, the customers are rewarded, as well. I've seen some very successful GoFundMe Campaigns and I've seen some fail. Let's make this campaign the most successful one ever. The cool thing is you can say, "I was a part of it". That's something you can share forever.
See, I told you there was a lot to read. But it's because I believe we have something special with Equinox Comics.
From deep within my heart, I truly thank you for whatever you contribute, big or small. It matters more than you know. I may never get the opportunity to thank you face-to-face or even learn your name, but just know, I'm humbled by your kindness. You've made a difference in a HUGE way.
Aaron.
Equinox consists of about 20 talented and creative people whom really should be doing what they love for a living. I want to help make that a reality. Many of us have "Day Job's" or are in College, so what precious little time we do have, we use to write, draw, color, edit, promote, etc. If we could dedicate our "work hours" for story development and production, we could share all of these great ideas with our fans by putting out titles on a consistent basis. We want adults AND kids to join us on this fantastic journey. To grow with us.
The cost of materials, which includes and not limited to; pencils, paper, software and computers, can be a financial drain on many of us. Other costs include the book printing, marketing/promotions and especially convention booth costs, including hotel, food and travel. Conventions are a vital component to comic book creators. The stronger the presence, the better, so we need to create an eye-catching visual to attract people to our booth. Not only can fans buy our books and other merchandise, but quality original art and amazingly priced commission art. Keeping the prices affordable has brought back numerous fans at nearly every convention we've attended.
With the money you donate, we will be able to increase production and market our books, thus allowing us to submit titles to the world’s largest comic distributer, Diamond. Diamond Distributors will help us get our books into comic book shops all over the world. Nearly every major comic publisher uses them. To be competitive, we need to use them, too. When our books are distributed on this scale, we know we will make a huge impact in the comic book universe.
So...This is where you and your financial contributions will be a game changer:
>Compensating the talent for their hard work
>Purchase the creative tools for best quality output
>The ability to print more titles consistently
>Marketing, promotions and contests
Funding those key areas by all of YOU will remove the financial burden until Equinox starts turning a profit. When this happens, we'll begin the steps toward an actual office space and much, MUCH more.
Again, this is not just for me, but for ALL the members of Team Equinox and our families. To go to your job that you love with a legitimate passion only improves the product you’re paid to create. When that happens, the customers are rewarded, as well. I've seen some very successful GoFundMe Campaigns and I've seen some fail. Let's make this campaign the most successful one ever. The cool thing is you can say, "I was a part of it". That's something you can share forever.
See, I told you there was a lot to read. But it's because I believe we have something special with Equinox Comics.
From deep within my heart, I truly thank you for whatever you contribute, big or small. It matters more than you know. I may never get the opportunity to thank you face-to-face or even learn your name, but just know, I'm humbled by your kindness. You've made a difference in a HUGE way.
Aaron.
Organizer
Aaron Ballinger
Organizer
Glenpool, OK
