Jaycee Woods

I have a running gag in several stories that the male lead is wearing purple boxer shorts with yellow dragon designs on them. One character explained that he did so in case he was ever in an accident. His theory was that whimsical boxer shorts would make him more sympathetic and memorable to the nurses in the ER; thus, he might get more attention. Further, the nurses gossiping about the novelty would cause nurses not assigned to him to check up on him as well. By his calculation, his humor while possibly unconscious would increase his chances at survival.

I am guilty of brainstorming upselling opportunities as part on my drafting and editing process; aka, like the story, then buy the swag. While t-shirts are common, what if a reader could buy purple boyshorts or boxers with yellow dragon designs. Plus, the gag could be modified during story editing, so each character in on that joke had his own whimsical design.

As I have no interest in becoming Hanes, I asked Copilot for some product creation and fulfillment ideas. Copilot suggested, “There are several print-on-demand platforms similar to Teespring that can help you create and sell custom boxer shorts. Here are a few options you might find useful:

1. Printful: This platform offers a wide range of customizable products, including boxer briefs. You can integrate Printful with your existing online store or use their platform to create one¹.
2. Printify: Another popular print-on-demand service, Printify provides a variety of products, including men’s boxer briefs. They offer integrations with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Etsy, and WooCommerce².
3. Zazzle: Known for its extensive product catalog, Zazzle allows you to customize and sell boxer shorts among many other items. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a marketplace with a broad audience¹.
4. Spreadshop: This platform is particularly popular among YouTubers and influencers. Spreadshop offers a range of customizable products, including boxer shorts, and provides tools to help you market your store¹.

Adding these to my solutions research list. 🙂

Asked Copilot to create a sample image.