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Ethan M. Aldridge Profile picture
@EthanMAldridge
Feb 16 • 6 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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The Goblin.
A short comic about a mysterious creature living among the monks of a secluded abbey. 1/5

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I made this comic five years ago, and it's probably still one of the most personal things I've written.
If you'd like to support more of my comics, consider preordering my new graphic novel, THE PALE QUEEN, wherever you get books. linktr.ee/thepalequeen
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May 11, 2021
With everyone excited about The Green Knight, here's a thread on the myth behind it. It's a story about strange games, beheadings, and a lot more gay kissing than you'd expect (spoilers, I guess? For a centuries old story???)
It's New Years Eve, and King Arthur and his court are gathered to celebrate. Everyone's hanging out, probably getting a bit tipsy, and the party is starting to drag. King Arthur asks for a wonder, something marvelous to ring in the new year. That's when the door is kicked in.
A massive, unnatural, green figure rides in on a horse (who in some versions is also green), carrying a really cool axe in one hand and a holly branch in the other. The court is freaked out by this, but the Green Knight insists he is simply there to play a fun holiday game.
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Jan 3, 2021
A friendly reminder for my fellow freelancers in the US; the recently passed pandemic survival bill extends special Unemployment benefits for freelancers through at least March! It's a tough time for us all, and any help is helpful, so remember to apply if help is what you need.
There's been very little outreach to freelancers during this pandemic to let them know that they could qualify assistance under the new bills. The pandemic is a disruptive force, gigs fall through, deadlines and payments are indefinitely pushed back. Use what help you can get.
If you need a starting point on where to look to apply in your state, here's a helpful guide via @freelancersu: freelancersunion.org/resources/coro…
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Dec 24, 2020
I've lately seen folks on here say they've felt guilty for getting books (mine and other authors) from the library, or people insinuating some authors might be against libraries. This is nonsense, and here's a thread on how using your local library supports authors.
It's easy to see why people would think, at first glance, that getting books from the library is depriving a writer of their dues. It's free, after all! You're not paying anything, so how would the author be getting paid anything for your reading? This is a misconception.
While it IS true that, in the US, authors are not directly paid each time someone checks out a book, they DO benefit, in multiple concrete ways.
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Dec 22, 2020
Really usefully info, and I humbly submit we don't break ourselves to boost the traffic a company that couldn't care less about us. My tip is diversify your social media presence, and focus on the ones that give you what you're looking for without demanding your life in return.
Tumblr's actually still really fun and good to post art to, and while I find TikTok's navigation kind of inscrutable, people on there have been really lovely and nice and it's been great chatting with them. In the meantime, keep an eye for new platforms with less corporate ideals
I still post to Instagram! I post as regularly as my other platforms (here, Tumble, TikTok). Despite being on insta longer than any of the others, it's consistently my least followed, least interacted with, and least helpful. And I refuse to pour any additional effort into it.
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Sep 26, 2020
I'm deep into production on my new graphic novel, which require long hours and can be rough on the body. So, here's a thread on practical health and wellness advice for creatives!
First, the disclaimers: I'm not a health expert. My advice comes from my own experience, and from the experience and wisdom of my peers. Also, not everything will be helpful for everyone. Adapt as needed to your own circumstances.
This advice also isn't intended for getting thin/ripped. Who needs that extra pressure on top of everything else? This is more to keep you functioning and healthy while chipping away at big deadlines.
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Sep 25, 2020
I flew up and over 10,000 followers overnight! Thank you all so much for your interest and incredible support. There's a lot more stories and comics to come, and I hope you'll enjoy them. Image
I live-streamed the creation of this thank-you drawing! Here's the video on demand:
Real talk, though; apart from the validation that all artists and storytellers crave, a substantial following is a big help. In this age of social media, publishers by-and-large expect the author to be the biggest promoter of their books.
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