Overworking in webcomics

With the ever expanding influence of Webtoons, more and more people are flocking to webcomic sites to read comics. I say read, but really it is “consume”. In this day and age where content is being inhaled at an unprecedented rate, creators are being pushed further to create more. Longer episodes/pages, better quality, frequently. This expectation to push oneself to overwork is now ever pressing. If you’re not working on creating more content why not? What are you doing with your life?

Recently, creators who are on the payroll of Webtoon have begun speaking out against the massive workload vs pay discrepancy. While their IP is being milked for all it’s worth, they’re mental, emotional and psychical health is being severely impacted. Added to this is the stress of being in financial hardship as a result of the low pay creators often receive. They are not paid a good enough wage to hire help, let alone take time off to rest.

Injuries affecting the hands, arms and shoulders are becoming commonplace, the threat of burnout ever lingering, not far behind. Suffice it to, with dodgy contracts and the impact of poor working conditions, creatives are feeling exploited.

It’s tough being a creative when we live in a world where it is poorly paid and the cost of living is so high. However, if someone comes along and offers you a deal that seems too good to be true, well, you know the drill. Be aware of how your IP will be treated and, in the event you walk away from an agreement, ensure you can keep your characters and story.

Support artists directly through cons, Patreon or KoFi. Look at their websites. Lobby local/state/federal governments to investigate potentially shady workplace practices/contractor laws. But most of all, look after you. You are the creator. You deserve to enjoy your work .

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