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Month: January 2017

Kill Your Continuity Panels – TIP

January 30, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Technique, Tips  1 Comment

Always Use Courier! – TIP

January 29, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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: […]

 Technique, Tips

Hire the Best Editor You Can Afford – TIP

January 28, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

“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 […]

 Economics, Tips

Beware of Panel Dopplegangers – TIP

January 27, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Technique, Tips

One Face, One Emotion – TIP

January 25, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Technique, Tips

Portfolio Tips – TIP

January 23, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Economics, Tips

Start With Your Second Act

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Nick

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?” […]

 Process

Character Flaws

January 18, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Discovery

A Lesson in Visual Writing

January 17, 2017June 8, 2019 Nick

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 […]

 Advanced, Technique  1 Comment

Pacing Dialogue to Reveals

January 2, 2017February 3, 2017 Nick

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 […]

 Technique

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