The Super Trifecta
These days, amateur writers are under the impression that they can write about nothing as long as it’s “written well”. That the story engine is less important than trendy subjects […]
Month: July 2018
When in Doubt Add Conflict – TIP
The perfect day is not the perfect story. No conflict = No story. Also; Helping someone with a buddy cop comic: Remember you ALWAYS NEED CONFLICT. Amp it up. 2 […]
Story Checklist
You’ll often hear me equate writing to cooking, in that for a dish to come out well, you need the right ingredients, in the right amounts, in the right order. […]
Highlighting Minor Characters – TIP
Less developed character, less page time = less narrative significance. Don’t make the character you see twice, for 2 pages, offer the key to the climax. Your story will reek […]
You Can Do Better – TIP
You don’t become a better writer by patting yourself on the back for what you did right, and ignoring what you did wrong. You become a better writer by being […]
Environment Matters – TIP
Understanding the environment you put your characters in is key. If you just have a generic mental picture of the backdrop to your story scenes, your scenes will never reach […]
Practical Editing – TIP
When you’re making editorial notes on your manuscript, always attach a direct excerpt to a page reference. //Foreshadow upcoming turn p77 “I don’t think so, drop the gun.”// Page numbers […]
The Necessity of Enjoying the Work – TIP
Effective writing is really complex. There’s a million things to consider and you should consider them all… but don’t let them stress you. All the elements to craft a genuine […]
Every Gap is Not a Plot Hole – TIP
Plot holes are a disconnect in the presented narrative. Which is likely to confuse, distract or disengage the reader. Not explaining everything, is not a plot hole. ▪ About the […]
Getting Ahead as a Comic Writer – TIP
JUST DO THE WORK. You can’t get anywhere if you don’t put in the hours and get the work done. Also; Life rarely rewards laziness. Also; Having ideas is great. […]