Kill Your Continuity Panels – TIP
As I’ve said before, comics are all about showcasing KEY scenes that express fundamental elements of the story (I refer to this as having weight, the more relevant the scene […]
Month: January 2017
Always Use Courier! – TIP
Or any fixed-width typeface… One of the first things I do EVERY TIME someone sends me a script is; Select All Change Font Courier Change Font Size 12 Select Paragraph: […]
Hire the Best Editor You Can Afford – TIP
“It’s not just about fixing your script, it’s about becoming a better writer.” I may be biased here because editing is part of what I do, BUT, anyone who knows […]
Beware of Panel Dopplegangers – TIP
Every once in a while I see a script where the writer has something like; Panel 1: yadda yadda yadaa Panel 2: Same as panel 1 BUT “slight change that […]
One Face, One Emotion – TIP
You’re probably familiar with one of the 10 comic writing rules (#2 in the book), “A single moment in time, a single action per character.” Don’t forget this also applies […]
Portfolio Tips – TIP
An aspiring writer on reddit asked what samples they should showcase to solicit work. Here’s my 2 cents. The best showcase of your writing is published work. The second best […]
Start With Your Second Act
I’ve been seeing the same question float around social media a lot lately… Folks working on a maxi-series or larger graphic novel, asking “where exactly do I start my story?” […]
Character Flaws
Your end is only as good as your beginning… especially when it comes to character arcs. This following is a list of possible/potential character flaws—often the basis or anchor point […]
A Lesson in Visual Writing
I recently came across this panel description in a script posted to a public forum. “Twelve rebellion members were trekking through the jungle. One young member was struggling to keep […]
Pacing Dialogue to Reveals
One of the new things I discuss a bit in the digital edition of the Writer’s Guide is keeping dialogue and art in sync. This is particularly important when it […]