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A: This is a question that comes up fom time to time, but it's probably worth the time to re-address it.
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Q.: How many strips should I have in advance to start my site and have a comfortable buffer?
A: This is a question that comes up fom time to time, but it's probably worth the time to re-address it.
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Today's dive in to the deeper archive of Webcomics.com brings us to July 19, 2010, when I shared a tip on brainstorming a book cover.
Designing an effective book cover is an art form that combines design and marketing to try to create a visual that is attractive -- and sells.
And it's the second one that trips us up all the time, isn't it?
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