How I Manage WORKING Full Time AND Creating A WEBCOMIC

Key wellness + productivity strategies for managing a full-time job while making a webcomic

1) Stop forcing yourself to draw every single day

• You don’t need to create daily when you’re exhausted.
• Rest days are productive because they help you recover energy and make better work decisions.
• It’s okay if your output fluctuates—missing a day doesn’t reduce your value or stunt growth.

2) Use a “planning” mindset on low-energy days

When you can’t draw, still progress by:

• Planning ahead (story beats, scripts)
• Writing in bed
• Reviewing art tutorials
• Gathering references (e.g., perspective reference photos)

3) Match the task difficulty to your energy level

• If you only have a little energy:
  • Do easy sketches
  • Do simple coloring
  • Avoid high-effort tasks (like complex perspectives or detailed backgrounds)
• Save the hardest work for days when you have more concentration.

4) Use realistic deadlines to maintain consistency (but don’t weaponize them)

• Set deadlines that reflect how much you can actually do while working full-time.
• Deadlines help on days when motivation is low but you could work.
• Don’t use deadlines to push yourself through times when you truly need rest.

5) Build a routine and plan your week (don’t freestyle)

• Write down weekly obligations (chores, appointments, errands).
• Assign them to specific days in a calendar.
• Use “dead time” wisely:
  • Bring a tablet/sketchbook to waiting rooms or travel time.
• Plan drawing windows based on what you realistically have (e.g., 1–3 hours on workdays).

6) Make sure the project fulfills you emotionally

• Consistency is easier when the webcomic genuinely excites you.
• Regularly check whether it’s worth sacrificing your free time for it.
• If it feels draining rather than meaningful, reassess what “fire” or desire you still have for creating.

7) Bonus self-care: use naps strategically

• If you feel close to collapsing, take a nap.
• Avoid “micro-naps” that don’t help you (their experience: 5 minutes didn’t work well).
• Preferred nap structure:
  • Nap ~20 minutes
  • Wake briefly
  • Sleep another ~10 minutes
• After waking, they recommend:
  • A cold drink to feel energized (sometimes an energy drink—limit to one per day)
  • Or coffee/tea/hot cocoa for warmth and alertness

Sources / presenters

• Chris (creator; narrator; mentions he and his girlfriend are creators of the webcomic “77”)
• Chris’s girlfriend (mentioned as an example for nap/alarm routine differences)
• Web platforms named for distribution/community: Tapas, Webtoon (the “7 heaven” / “webtune” mention is unclear due to subtitles)