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Andy Warhol's 1968 quote that "In the future everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" is looking increasingly prophetic as the Internet age advances. Here are some ways in which you can become a web celebrity and have at least your 15 minutes of fame.

edit Steps1 Push the HTML boundariesLearn the ins and outs of your computer. If you're still in the dark ages and you're relying on others to know how to manipulate everything on the computer while you just point and click, it's time to get net savvy. Get a couple of books, go online, and practice HTML. Be reassured that one day you're going to be able to change channels from ABC to CBS to social networks. Learn the basics so that when TV and the Internet truly become one, you'll be ready.Knowing how to perfect website content yourself is an important part of creating and massaging your image. If you need to rely on other people to do this, it can be frustrating and might not turn out the way that you'd like it to.If you haven't already done so, map out your personality profile for being online – the same awesome user name, the same awesome profile, etc., and you'll be able to cut and paste this everywhere once you've done the hard work on perfecting it at the outset.2 What unique "something" have you got to offer?Focus on what might make you famous. While fame and becoming famous can be an elusive concept, what have you got to offer other people that will set you above the online masses? There are some key elements that will help your quest:You're fascinating, interesting, unusual, alluring, or unique. Much Internet fame is about working the "cult of personality".You have something worth people's attention rather than being attention-seeking. What you have to offer readers and viewers is entertaining, enjoyable, and new (or presents a new way of looking at something age-old). It's about the information and entertainment, not about "Look at me!".You're fantastic at connecting with people and bringing out their best or firing up their energies. You're affable, funny, or fun, and at ease in the online medium.You're like a chameleon, able to gauge the changes in style and crowd moods to move with the times, updating and pushing the trends before you. Think Madonna of the Internet.Most of all, you're able to get across all of the above in a screen environment. A tall order but very doable with the right frame of mind and approaches.3 What sort of fame are you keen for?Define fame your idea of "fame". Do you want to be famous everywhere for being an amazing personality, a tech goddess, or the most followed social butterfly? Or are you more focused, hoping to become famous for being the best in a particular area, such as being the best blogger on women's fashion, the best video creator of science fiction spoofs, the best nature photographer online, etc.? Determine your style of fame so that you can remain focused on your online purpose. The second kind of fame is more likely online because fame is more "intimate" than the fame of movies stars and other celebrities.[1]If you're wanting to earn a living from being famous online, remember that a lot of "Internet fame" leads to speaking engagements, books, and a following of people keen to trust your expertise.4Check out Internet celebrities and famous phenomena. Learn what has worked for them and what sort of gimmicks, stunts, and brand portrayals they have used to good effect to increase and maintain their fame. YouTube has a lot of "Internet celebs", often consisting of people hoping Hollywood will take note. And there are famous bloggers, Tweeters, and Facebook contributors. Take a look at people who are famous in the areas that interest you most. Some examples:Venetian Princess (YouTube), Chris Pirillo (tech), Reg Saddler (@Zaibatsu on Twitter), Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia), iJustine (viral video comedienne), Perez Hilton (gossip blogger), Kyle Macdonald (the red paperclip trader), etc. See also Wikipedia's list of YouTube celebrities at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_YouTube_personalities.LOLCats is an example of a phenomena.[2]It's sometimes worth looking at real celebrities online, the successful, tech-inclined ones like Stephen Fry, to see what you can "borrow" or adapt. The trouble with doing this, however, is that they are already famous and don't have to do much online to prove anything!5 Internet fame central!Expect your Internet quest for fame to require effort. If you want to be famous, be prepared to put in the hard yards. Working an hour a night and playing the rest of the day won't make you famous "just like that"! As well as being present, you'll need to create content of interest so that people have something to read or watch and enjoy. Do your best not to repeat the wheel, and definitely don't just cut and paste other people's content. Not only will your viewers have already read it but they'll be unimpressed by your laziness. That won't make you stand out online!Be dedicated. If fame is what you want, make this your passion, your hobby, your raison d'etre every spare moment. It isn't possible to ignore your online presence or people will forget you. Host chats, set up forums about yourself, hold a live video-link in to talk with others, update everything constantly, etc.Be patient and persistent. It might take a while to be noticed or to hit that right viral moment. Don't give up though; becoming famous usually takes time as you're continuing to put in a lot of effort.Be prepared to keep delivering what the people following you keep wanting! Be consistent and don't leave them waiting.If you don't like the idea of having to be constantly available, don't seek internet fame!6Publicize yourself. Publicize your IM screen names, URLs, and Net addresses everywhere and often, and reply to everyone. Treat the Web like your house: When people knock, be there to answer.Use real photos of yourself for avatars and profiles. People will want to be reassured that they're connecting with the "real you". Remember that the brand is "you".Social networking sites are the best, as many as possible. Try Buzznet, Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, Glogster, and anything related to whatever it is you're promoting, such as blogging, moms, geeks, greenies, etc. is also a good new one. Add everyone – you'll need to have at least 300 friends to help start spreading your existence and catapulting you to internet stardom.Look for free pages with unlimited music, video, photo, etc., uploads, (whatever shows off your talents best) and find all the ways that these can then be connected to social networking apps. If it's a free resource, take advantage of it.Work your social network sites hard. Whenever you open an account, put your mark on it by making the links to your other pages across the internet very evident and easy to navigate to.7 Insert yourself into the internet consciousnessGet yourself spotted and transported around the Internet. Try to guest spots on blogs (especially the influential ones), and use web news aggregators such as Reddit, Slashdot, Fark, Digg, etc.[3]8 Improve your website!Build a website with personality if you want to build a fan base. People need to feel that you - and not an anonymous webmaster - are personally available at least on a regular basis, if not daily. Make sure to update every single day, and remember: If it's not interesting, users will click to the next page and move on.Update your site with new audio and video clips as often as you can. Give your visitors stuff! For example, give them video, streaming audio, images for their PSP, etc. If you want to offer rich content, you're going to have to spend a lot of time and a little bit of money, but it's worth it.9 A Lion Called Christian is one viral phenomenonUpload something that goes viral. Although it can be difficult to predict what will and won't rock the socks off viewers, give things a go and publicize them well. One great example of fame gained as a result of a viral video is the story of Christian the lion. The video of Christian the lion was originally posted on a fan site, three decades after making. From there, a MySpace user posted it to MySpace, then another person placed it on YouTube.[4] The resulting views in the millions made internet stars of Christian and his two original owners, Australians John Rendall and Ace Bourke. From this experience, some things to consider include:Find something that reaches out to people's hearts. A story that shows courage, strength, daring, and love will always have its place in people's hearts.Find something that is interesting. Test it out on your friends, or in a forum, first to gauge people's reactions.Think about who will get famous from this viral venture? Will it be you as the uploader and generator of interest? Will it be the people, creatures, or cause featured in the content you're uploading? Or perhaps, and optimally, all of you? While some of the answers are out of your control, if you want to be well-known as the person who set the viral item afire, ensure that you have an excellent launch-pad for it, such as a well written blog, an active Twitter account and a well-nourished Facebook. People will go looking for you if they know where to go.10Realize the fleeting nature of fame. Fame comes and goes. Even movie celebrities have their zenith and tumble into obscurity or have their downward spiral "problems" splashed across the tabloids or blog equivalents.[5] It always comes back to working it constantly, staying fresh, and enchanting your readers, followers, and viewers. If you're up to it, you might be able to maintain your online fame for a long while. Aim for fame of the sort that will cause you to be written up in the annals of Wikipedia, proving you've reached adequate notoriety. In this way, your fame will live on unassisted, unless someone deletes you, of course, but that's the Internet for you!

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Wanna be an internet star using YouTube? Knowing a few tricks will put you on the most-viewed list in no time.

 edit TipsThink about something that interests you, and search for it in an online search engine. You can find a message board or online community where you can converse with others about the topic.Make intelligent and thoughtful posts, and not only will others respect you, but they may like you and hold your name (or user name) in high regard. Many people may come to call you popular.Don't get into pointless arguments. Whether you're right or wrong, getting into an argument is both irritating and disturbing on the internet. No one enjoys reading how right you are compared with the other person, or what his mom looks like. Be friendly.Be wary of people you might meet on the internet, and avoid sharing too much personal information.Make a video about yourself or your talent, then post it on websites such as YouTube, and DropYourTalent.Use paid advertising if you think it's worth the price.Don't neglect the potential for your pets to become stars. The fame of pets can be just as fun!When you post content on your website or YouTube or article content sites, be sure to keyword it accurately. Check Google for what the most common keyword for your topic is and put it in the title AND the "keywords" field.

edit WarningsJust as the internet technologies can make you famous, so too can they make you infamous or even despised. It's a world where anyone can post pictures, memories, comments, videos, stories, etc., and people do. You'll need to keep your radar switched on at all times and be ready to defend yourself where necessary, or to know when it's best to just let things slide rather than giving credence to the muck-raking they represent. Don't feed the trolls!Be prepared for other negatives of being famous, including a lack of privacy, and the potential for cyber-stalking or even real life stalking. Have as many precautions in place as possible to protect your personal life and family members from the glare of publicity. Don't give away too much personal information. This includes asking family members and friends before making them part of your aim for fame.If you don't have something different from everyone else milling around online, you won't become famous.

edit Things You'll NeedInternet accessA gimmick or moreGood quality contentSocial networking accounts (as many as possible)Self images as avatars and for profilesVideo cameraCameraPhotoshop and other computer programs for enhancing content

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How to Become a Satire Cartoonist

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Interested in putting your excellent drawing skills to use making wry visual commentaries on social life? Becoming a satire cartoonist is not likely to make most people a full-time living but it can be an important outlet for you to express your concerns and raise issues of importance using a medium you're familiar with and good at, whether it's via a blog, a newspaper or magazine, or any other publication you have access to. This article explains what is involved in becoming a satire cartoonist, also known as a "visual journalist",[1][2] editorial or political cartoonist.

edit Steps1Understand satire. Satire is humor that relies on using irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose and criticize vices or ridiculous actions either by an individual or by an institution of society or society in general.[3] Not to be confused with sarcasm or spoofing, satire is much more refined. It seeks to highlight or expose the absurdity, inconsistency, or hypocrisy of behavior, attitudes, beliefs, or practices of a person, government, corporation, organization, etc. It's also humor that can get you into trouble, and crafting it can be hard to create as you seek to balance the irreverent with the political correctness or sensitivities surrounding the context.[4]Satirists exist in all artistic fields, including novels, poems, plays, sculpture, movies, etc., as well as cartooning. In contrast to some of the other means for portraying satire, cartooning proves to be an excellent and fast medium for conveying short, witty messages that can be enjoyed by many people.Cartooning is a natural vehicle for satire. Even those cartoonists who don't set out to deliberately focus on satire frequently rely on it as a form of humor.Dave Brown thinks that satirical cartooning is "a way of taking back a little power from the bullies who run our lives. A cartoonist is a lone assassin who keeps on firing away at them and hopefully, if he manages to get enough direct hits, he might find a little weak spot and help to bring them down".[5]2 Combining well known elements using computer programs can be effectiveBe a good cartoonist. The ability to draw well is clearly a useful aspect of cartooning but a cartoonist has plenty of artistic leeway because it's expected that you'll develop your own eclectic style. Indeed, you may prefer to work with graphic art programs to create your satirical imagery and commentary, allowing you to combine many elements to create new images or recreate well known images in a satirical mold. Some things to keep in mind about being a good cartoonist over an average one include:What you are depicting must be obvious and clear to the viewer.Your style must be appealing to a viewer. Knowing how to draw caricatures well can be very helpful.Understanding subtlety and nuance is essential in satirical cartooning.Developing the ability to use both art and words well. Sarah Gillespie from United Feature Syndicate explained that while the skills of drawing well and writing funny are completely distinct, they are vital for a good cartoonist and it's hard to find such a combination.[6]Be aware that you're combining journalism and art as one. Even so, it may feel that neither a journalist nor an artist will see you as fully integrated into their world. This shouldn't deter you, as visual commentary is an amazingly powerful way to engender public understanding; Andre Pijet suggests that: "The satirical art is a product of intelligence and interior intellectual poetic sensibility, as [much as] any other form of artistic expression, but enriched with a wit and spicy seasoning."[7]3Learn what other satire cartoonists have created. Gain inspiration by looking through the work of existing and past satire cartoonists. While the idea is to still to develop your own style and satirical commentary, learning the approaches and humor styles of other cartoonists will benefit your knowledge and understanding greatly, enabling you to see tactics that you might not have considered before.As well as looking at what works, also consider what cartoons were most controversial or didn't work, and why. For example, cartoons that depict religious figures have caused much controversy not only in recent years but throughout the ages. Some reasons for why cartoons don't work include poor context or lack of notoriety of the subject matter. Seek to understand what makes effective satirical cartooning, as well as knowing how far you're willing to challenge or conform with public sentiment.Look at magazines, websites, and books that use satire regularly, such as The Onion, Mad (magazine), National Lampoon, etc.[8] It can also help to watch comedy TV shows for ideas.Look at other cultural depictions of satire over time. You'll discover that tolerance of satire and the extent of satire waxes and wanes over time, according to the culture and country in question. It will also help you to better understand that some cultures are more accepting of satire than others, although even under oppression satirists will attempt to speak their mind.4Stay well informed about political and social events. Returning to the reality that a satire cartoonist is a "visual journalist", you'll need to be well informed about what's happening around you, every day. Spend some time each day reading and watching the news or relevant information streams, and forming your own opinions about events and issues as they unfurl. You'll also need to learn how to prioritize news stories so that you can run with the ones that seem to be striking a chord with audiences and if you work for a paper, it's likely that you'll also be discussing the news with the editor to reach a decision on what to go with; this will mean that you won't always be commentating on your pet topics, so be prepared to be flexible, well-rounded, and open minded.Real life is often stranger than fiction; knowing current events well can avoid your work being overtaken by the even weirder reality![9]5Become known. Being known will increase your influence and the chances of receiving further work in this field. The idea is to expose your work to as many viewers as possible so that you start to build a reputation. Some suggestions include:Creating your own publications and distribution, such as through a blog or website (like Deviant Art).Do cartoons for local newsletters, local papers, and other local publications that are always in need of content. Keep a copy of every published cartoon for your portfolio.Enter local, regional, national, and international festivals and competitions that accept cartoons or graphic artwork. This is the way that Andre Pijet gained increased recognition for his work,[10] and the prize money can be handy to help your continued development. Look for newspaper competitions too: Dave Brown got his first cartooning job as a result of winning a competition run by The Sunday Times.[11]Broadening your repertoire to include comedy writing and not just cartooning, if you'd like to. This might increase your chances of being "satirical" for a living.6 Start blogging your cartoonsLook for work but don't ditch the day job. If you're aiming to become a satirical cartoonist for a career, expect a hard path with many rejections, along with the possibility that you may not ever manage this goal. There are few full-time cartoonists working in what could be viewed as satirical or editorial cartooning positions, and those who are in such jobs tend to keep the position for a long period of time. Also, the publication has to be one that reflects your ideologies, beliefs, and views about society and its institutions. For example, Dave Brown says he fits well with The Independent but would be an uncomfortable and unlikely fit for The Telegraph.[12] However, don't let the lack of positions dissuade you. Not only will a vacancy in such jobs come up now and then (for which you should already have positioned yourself well) but there are a lot of other possible outlets for your talent:Apply to a newspaper for any cartooning or graphic design work. Once you're in, you can start working your way up, and can gradually develop your "satirical" style, persuading others to give you a chance.Start a blog and regularly add your cartoons to it. Try to develop a large following through the usual methods of advertising blogs (for example, linking it to your Twitter and Facebook accounts, doing guest posts, etc.)Freelance in as many publications as possible to build a reputation and portfolio. It is highly likely that any potential publisher will want to see a portfolio and a demonstrable timeline of satirical cartoons representing recent news events, to get a feel for your style, and the manner in which you translate newsworthy items into satirical commentary.7Expect a rigorous selection process. If you do get noticed by a publisher keen to take on your work, don't sit on your laurels. The selection process is the hardest part of all this! Those making the decision about your ability to take on a role as a regular satirical cartoonist will be keen to find our what sort of a person you are. To this end, they'll seek to get to know you better with the aim of finding out if you can sustain providing the cartoons regularly over a set period of time.[13] If you can already demonstrate this by way of a regular blog, publication in a school or university paper, etc., this will help you a lot.Satire works best when people expect it.[14] As such, you're best off looking for work with publications, both print and online, that normally carry satirical cartoon work. While a seriously focused publication might occasionally publish a satirical cartoon, this is rare and won't provide you a steady stream of income or much renown.Expect a lot of competition. There are thousands of comic and cartoon submissions to newspapers, syndicates, and other publishers every day.[15] You need to stand out from the rest.Don't expect to be hired as a full-time employee. At the beginning, you'll be on probation to see if your style works out with readers. Even if your cartoons survive this test, it's likely you'll be freelancing for most publications.8 Caricatures are clearly exaggerated.Know the rules concerning defamation in your relevant jurisdiction. Although it might seem like drudgery to have to be across the legal issues behind satirizing situations and people, this aspect is vital to sidestepping potential lawsuits or even criminal charges under hate speech or blasphemy legislation (depending on your jurisdiction). Defamation laws will differ from country to country, but with the event of the Internet, some complainants might be willing to pursue matters across the borders, so keep in mind the basics of defamation. At its most basic, defamation laws seek to ensure that a person's reputation is not lowered or harmed when broadcast to other people; defamation seeks to balance free speech with an individual's right to enjoy a reputation free from indefensible attack. The defenses are as important as the ability of the offended party to take the action, as these may protect you from being sued successfully. Satirical cartoons sit in a bit of a gray area because the facts behind the cartoon may imply defamatory intent.Focus on the intent principally. If your intent is good humor or a joke and not derision or insult, then there is less likelihood of it being defamatory. Dave Brown explains this as being about your motive: "[T]he difference [...] between caricature and insult [...] is the motive. You don't draw Nicolas Sarkozy as short just to laugh at the short man. It's to make a point about his political or philosophical inadequacy. You're saying he's a man of small stature not in inches, but in intellect. An insult is just based on a person's physical look. In a cartoon, you make that visual aspect a metaphor for what you think of them."[16]Read up on the defamation laws in your country. Media help and legal information sites for laypersons are good places to start, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation.[17]9Expect potential repercussions. Being a satirical cartoonist means that you'll be pushing the boundaries a lot more often than cartoonists preparing merely humorous cartoons. The areas of politics and religion are especially touchy topics to satirize, as are social institutions deeply routed in cultural and historic practice.Take note of your country's latitude on social commentary. In a democratic country, satirizing visible and powerful persons or topics has a high level of acceptance. However, this cannot be said for authoritarian or totalitarian societies, where criticism of anyone in authority or government activities can bring terrible repercussions.Select your subject with care. When satirizing individuals, more care needs to be taken because it is easy to insult the person, causing them to seek recourse. Be especially careful when satirizing lesser known people; not only will it be much harder to satirize them because only those local people familiar with the person in question will get the message, but they're more likely to be concerned about their individual reputations than public figures who are aware that their high profiles leave them open to "robust" commentary.Have a hide as thick as a rhino's. You will be criticized for making fun of sacred cows. Be well-informed, ready to stand by what you believe, and be able to take as good as you give!Sometimes being a satirical cartoonist is life-threatening. For example, when the Danish publication Jyllands-Posten printed cartoons depicting a revered religious figure, death threats were issued against the cartoonists and various acts of violence followed.[18]

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The State Journal-Register's cartoonist, Chris Britt, talks about the motivation behind his cartoons and his thoughts on their place in the newspaper. This gives a good insight into what's involved in this role.

 edit TipsBe clever, not just funny, and definitely not obscene. Satire is sharp-witted, informed, and intelligent humor. It's not about ramming home the message or being lewd.Be culturally aware. The ability for humor to hit the spot can be culturally determined; however, it's also up to you to reach your own conclusions as to the validity or appropriateness of using culture as a shield to defend the indefensible.In the United States, using a public person as a satire target makes it much harder for them to sue for defamation. In the instance of a public person, he or she will be left with suing for reckless disregard for the truth and actual malice. All the same, take care to make the exaggerated and farcical aspect absolutely clear within the context, in order to reduce the chances of a successful action being brought against you.Think about expanding your satirizing to writing and film. While this won't necessarily be enough to fund a living, it will broaden your expertise and get you noticed. As with most artistic dreams, it pays to do something in the daytime for a regular income.It would be difficult to be a "neutral" satirical cartoonist. The satirical source of your commentary stems from your political, religious, cultural, social, and institutional beliefs and background. Without injecting your own beliefs, the "oomph" in your commentary would be flattened.

edit WarningsSome people take offense easily, especially those with absolutist thinking. Such people are not your real critics. Your real critics are those who appreciate satire and support its use but have constructive feedback on how you might improve your delivery or wit.There are many countries in the world where satirizing politics, religion, cultural mores, and social issues is not only frowned upon but can land you in prison. If you're going to be a satirical cartoonist, a fairly important pre-condition is to be where it's safe to satirize, or keep well under the radar.Being a satire cartoonists is like wearing your heart on your sleeve; be prepared to defend your beliefs and opinions. And be prepared for some friends to avoid you, or even downgrade your friendship status! On the other hand, you'll also make new friends who love your work.

edit Things You'll NeedSatirical publications and cartoons online or in printYour weapons - pen/ink/paint and paperWit prompts (they're different for every person, find your own!)

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edit Sources and Citations^ The Independent, Art of darkness: Dave Brown’s merciless satire, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/art-of-darkness-dave-brownrsquos-merciless-satire-849084.html^ Andre Pijet, Satyrical Artwork, http://pijet.com/2010/01/09/satyrical-artwork/^ AskOxford, http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/satire?view=uk^ Hugh Holub, http://www.bandersnatch.com/how_to_write_satire.htm^ The Independent, Art of darkness: Dave Brown’s merciless satire, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/art-of-darkness-dave-brownrsquos-merciless-satire-849084.html^ Elaine Scott, Funny Papers: Behind the Scenes of the Comics, p. 59, (1993), ISBN 0-688-11575-6^ Andre Pijet, Satyrical Artwork, http://pijet.com/2010/01/09/satyrical-artwork/^ Wikipedia, Satirical Magazines of the United States, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Satirical_magazines_of_the_United_States^ Not the Onion, How to start writing satire, http://www.nottheonion.com/howto.cfm^ Andre Pijet, Satyrical Artwork, http://pijet.com/2010/01/09/satyrical-artwork/^ The Independent, Art of darkness: Dave Brown’s merciless satire, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/art-of-darkness-dave-brownrsquos-merciless-satire-849084.html^ The Independent, Art of darkness: Dave Brown’s merciless satire, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/art-of-darkness-dave-brownrsquos-merciless-satire-849084.html^ Elaine Scott, Funny Papers: Behind the Scenes of the Comics, p. 59, (1993), ISBN 0-688-11575-6^ Hugh Holub, http://www.bandersnatch.com/how_to_write_satire.htm^ Elaine Scott, Funny Papers: Behind the Scenes of the Comics, p. 58, (1993), ISBN 0-688-11575-6^ The Independent, Art of darkness: Dave Brown’s merciless satire, http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/art-of-darkness-dave-brownrsquos-merciless-satire-849084.html^ http://www.eff.org/^ Wikipedia, Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyllands-Posten_Muhammad_cartoons_controversyArticles for You to WriteHere is a list of suggested articles that have not yet been written. You can help by researching and writing one of these articles. To get started writing one of these articles, click on the red link of a title below.

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