Hire the Best Editor You Can Afford – TIP
“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 […]
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Beware of Panel Dopplegangers – TIP
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 […]
One Face, One Emotion – TIP
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 […]
Portfolio Tips – TIP
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 […]
Start With Your Second Act
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?” […]
Character Flaws
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 […]
A Lesson in Visual Writing
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 […]
Pacing Dialogue to Reveals
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 […]
Breaking Bubbles – TIP
When I first started out in comics a million years ago, I thought the letterer held total mastery and control over dialogue placement. I thought the writer’s job was to […]
Fictitious Terms and Exotic Proper Names
At the end of Storycraft for Comics I talk about nomenclature for a few pages. One of the things I discuss, is a problem I see often in original universe […]