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Month: February 2017

Mini-series Outline – TIP

February 20, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

When you outline your mini-series, don’t try to break the story into issues WHILE you make the outline… Instead, make the outline as one complete story, then when you’ve got […]

 Process, Tips

Does Format Really Matter?

February 19, 2017August 13, 2024 Nick

Someone was asking about script punctuation the other day, so I figured I’d compile that info in a quick article here… before I start I should probably address why format […]

 Technique

Pitching to Publishers – TIP

February 14, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

When you’re pitching a mini-series to a publisher and you’re breaking down a synopsis of each issue, DON’T try and tell the story… instead, FOCUS on SHOWING the story through […]

 Economics, Tips

Off Panel Bubble Direction – TIP

February 8, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

Something I’ve noticed a lot lately, folks delivering muddy bubble placement direction for characters off panel. Usually, this comes on an exterior Establishing Shot. For example, the panel description details […]

 Technique, Tips

STOP Zooming – TIP

February 5, 2017June 9, 2019 Nick

For the love of God, there is no “zooming” in a single comic panel. Stop. Just stop. You have closeup and extreme close up. If you want to actually zoom, […]

 Technique, Tips  1 Comment

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