My only gripe on the subject is that there are no entree point to get in anymore. As far as what I have experienced now a days, it is virtually impossible to get your work looked at by an ACTUAL EDITOR from a big named company like Marvel, DC or Dark Horse, for that matter, at any convention. I work in the film industry and as an freelance art director and storyboard artist, I have an easier time dealing with actual industry directors and producers on majors projects than actually meeting an editor from Marvel to look at my work or website for that matter. I have made good money doing what I do but if I had that opportunity to work for a comic industry giant, I would do it in a heartbeat. To me, comics is something that I always wanted to do since I was a child and I have been drawing all my life. Sorry but it's silly to have a commentary on tips and mistakes when there is no actual level on ingress into the business but besides to create your own book as a possible solution for an entree point. Some of us do not have that luxury. I remember the time when you could go to a convention and get your work looked at by a big named company editor. Not any more.