Explanation | Another Day Comics

About Another Day Comics

Synopsis:

“Another Day” is a comic strip that portrays a female character who stumbles through the daily absurdities of relationships, career, family dysfunction, and the quest to find a sense of value and purpose in the midst of it all. What differentiates this from other strips is that the primary characters are aspects of the Self- the annoyingly positive narrator who represents the external “shoulds”, the insecure main character who is riddled with self-doubt and fear, and the down-to-earth, straight-shooting inner child who cuts through the crap and says it like it is. The strip’s honesty and vulnerability help people laugh at themselves and thereby feel like they are not alone.

Readership Demographics:

The strip appeals to women between the ages of 30 and 55 who are educated, conscientious, aspiring, reflective, and committed to self-improvement. It also appeals to anyone in the arts, the non-profit sector, social services, or people who want to live more fully integrated lives.

Publications in which “Another Day” has appeared:

Ohohia – Hawaii’s Leading Holistic Magazine
The National Journal of Health & Recovery
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Downtown
Women’s Caucus for Art Newsletter, New York City Chapter
Women in Limbo – Emerging from the Underground
The Sky Dancer – Newsletter of the SkyDancing Institute

Comments from Readers:

“I absolutely loved your cartoons! I laughed like a lunatic on the plane as I read them.”
-Sheila Tartaglia, poet

“I want the T-shirt!”
-Manon Tenney, alcohol counselor

“Anyone can relate to these – the issues are universal.”
-Eric Wales, filmmaker

The Characters:

The “Narrator”
The narrator sets the scene, but it is often oblivious to the emotions involved.

The “Self”
This is the main character. She means well, but she lacks confidence, is prone to anxiety, and never stops trying to improve herself.

The “Inner Child”
This spunky and direct kid says it like it is and acts as the voice of wisdom.

The “Critic”
This crotchety, sharp-toothed older voice offers her advice whenever it is not needed.

The “Others”
As the Self goes through her days, she encounters boyfriends, co-workers, her mother or father, friends, and pets, plus a few other inner demons.