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Month: May 2018

Character Arc Payoff – TIP

May 30, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

The pay off of a character’s arc (and in turn, the story as a whole) is directly proportional to the amount of change. We recognize character change primarily through overcoming […]

 Mechanics, Tips

Sample Scene Breakdown

May 24, 2018June 8, 2019 Nick

Pinpointing and declaring scenes makes everything more organized and saves you time. The difference between using this approach and not using it when you script, is night and day. Do […]

 Advanced, Technique

Show it Don’t Tell it – TIP

May 21, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Don’t tell the reader a character is scared. Show that character being scared. Trembling. Jumpy. Stumbling. Sweating. Darting eyes. Hesitation. ▪ About the Author — Nick Macari is a full-time […]

 Technique, Tips

Scripting an Outside Outline

May 20, 2018February 12, 2021 Nick

At the end of the Working Writer’s Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels I go through the main method I use to write a script directly from a comprehensive outline… […]

 Pro Technique, Professional, Technique

Don’t Focus on Plot – TIP

May 13, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Starting a new comic series? Don’t focus on plot. Plot focus puts blinders on… it’s a distraction. Focus on discovering and defining your STORY FUNDAMENTALS. Get your foundation straight and […]

 Technique, Tips

Stick to your Strategy – TIP

May 11, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Do a mini-series, OR do a graphic novel. Or plan ahead that you want to do one, then convert to the other. Changing formats without forethought can produce hiccups, particularly […]

 Economics, Tips

Kill your Passive – TIP

May 11, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

“The break is surrounded by bullet holes.” turns to; “Bullet holes surround the break.” Cleaner, more direct. A better read. Easy as makin’ pancakes. ▪ About the Author — Nick […]

 Technique, Tips

Numbers in Dialogue – TIP

May 9, 2018June 9, 2019 Nick

Numbers in comic dialogue? Numerals in names & dates for sure. Comic dialogue/caption space is PRIME REAL ESTATE. My quick and dirty rule, write it out if it’s short-6 letters […]

 Technique, Tips

Introducing New Characters-the Details

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 Nick

Some comic writers write a ton of detail in their panel descriptions… others, not so much. I live and die by two rules when it comes to details; 1) Make […]

 Technique

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