Point of View and Captions
Though captions in modern comics are generally a shadow of their former self, in my book they’re still an indispensable tool for the comic writer. Of course captions (CAP) deliver […]
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Gravity of the Story
The writer who writes with a Master Theme will produce a work deeper, richer and more engaging than the writer who writes without one. In the same train of thought, […]
Kickstarter for Comics
Ok, so you want to Kickstart your comic and heard I do crowdfund consulting specifically in comics and games… People often approach me under the mindset that hiring me for […]
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 […]
Subplots, Parallel Narratives, Ensemble Casts – UPDATED
Subplot, Parallel Narrative, Ensemble Cast. Three narrative story thread structures that can get muddled fast. Keep your scripts sharp and reduce editing by knowing which is which and when to […]
Sample Scene Breakdown
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 […]
First and Last
Let’s do an exercise; Pick a movie or comic you enjoy. Doesn’t have to be your favorite—something you’ve memorized since you were fifteen—just something you’re familiar with… ok, got it? […]
Goals NOT Problems
You’ll often hear people who teach writing emphasize a story’s “problem.” They say there’s no story without a central problem. Well, Captain Obvious says, “of course a story needs a […]
Delayed Inciting Incident
Your inciting incident or story catalyst is the event or occurrence that change’s the main character’s existing paradigm and allows the story to take place. Everything before the inciting incident […]
Pitch your Climax
You’ve probably heard me say “writing is like cooking, best when all the ingredients come together…” Very true. And yet, within the multitude of story “ingredients” there are a few […]