Beware the False Subtext of Profanity
If you’re gonna write, you must know the difference between conversation and dialogue. Something I’ve seen increase lately is the use of profanity to carry a panel. A panel with […]
Author: nickmac
Dual Name Characters
So you’ve got a character that has two identities… easy peasy. Let’s start with the basic example: Your character’s name is Fletch. FLETCH Do you think it’s a real gun? […]
Stories without Character Arcs
Genuine story delivers a thesis about how we writers see the world. Our underlying message is our Master Theme. At its most fundamental level, genuine story is new understanding revealed […]
A Better Way to Pitch
I see it constantly. My comic is “Die hard, meets Night of the Living Dead.” I know it won’t stop anytime soon, it’s easy, requires no thought on the pitcher’s […]
Recognize Split Narratives – TIP
How do you realize you’re running a split narrative and not showcasing key secondary character development? When the story focuses on your secondary character, are they still progressing the main […]
More on Master Theme
If you’re not running a Master Theme in your comic, your story will never reach it’s full potential. Period. End of story. While it’s easy to understand the concept of […]
Editors Improve your Work – TIP
Writing a comic without hiring an editor is like going to war without sighting in your rifle. You can still shoot at your enemy, but you’re probably gonna miss. It’s […]
Try to Break Your Story – TIP
Once you have your skeletal outline figured out, go back & try to break it. Push your turns into the realm of ridiculousness. Can you make the hero fail in […]
The Secret Turn Equation – TIP
Want to make your comic hard to put down? Get a strong turn in every 2.25 pages. So simple you didn’t know 😉 ▪ About the Author — Nick Macari […]
Actions Over Words – TIP
Ever hear the saying “Actions speak louder than words?” What, you don’t think that applies to comic writing? Character is revealed through actions. Characterization is supported through dialogue. Also; Conflict, […]