I have written more on the craft of comic book writing than anyone in the industry and apply that unrivaled expertise to building world-class IPs.”

 

 

Find your story’s full potential.

With nearly 30 years of experience and the largest library of comic writing instruction, Nick Macari is the industry’s de facto authority on comic narrative development. He doesn’t just write stories; he wrote the book on how they work.



 

Lead Writer & Narrative Direction

Complete script execution for graphic novels, transmedia tie-ins, and flagship series. I ensure your project is structurally sound, commercially viable, and narrative-rich from Page 1.

Accepting select commercial projects. Contact for consultation.

 

IP Development & Series Bibles

For game studios and publishers launching new properties. I build the lore, the mechanics, and the narrative engine that will sustain your IP for years to come.

Strategic partnerships for funded studios. Request a narrative audit.

 

Narrative Coaching

For novelists looking to improve a specific IP or their writing in general.

Private mentorship for career-focused authors. By application only.

 

Educational Access

Aspiring writers and comic creators, find out why Story Potential is so important or jump right in and access the largest individually curated source of comic writing craft, for a ton of free, real-world, practical help. 

 

 

Nick’s Upcoming Personal Projects

How to Write Manga!

The third in my books on writing comics, this entry will focus on how to write Japanese comics, commonly known as manga.

’40s NYC Hardboiled Detective Novel

The idea to this hardboiled detective novel came to me years ago under the title, “The Creature that Bled Luminous Toxin.” It follows a tough, burnt-out detective in 1940’s NYC struggling to cope with the rapidly changing times… and cultists trying to summon a demon to take over the city.

 

 

Nick MACARI

Nearly thirty years of experience identifying story problems, helping writers find the right solutions, and pushing stories toward their full potential.
When it has to succeed, drop me a line.
Hiring a consultant, editor, heck even a writer for the most part, is an intimate undertaking. Who the person is, as a human, factors in as much as their pedigree and portfolio, if not more.
That said, let me share some personal info of who I am.