What Drives Your Story
You hear it often in writing circles, “Plot driven,” “Character driven,” or whatever driven. Let’s take a look at what they mean and why it matters. Thematically Driven Surprise. […]
You hear it often in writing circles, “Plot driven,” “Character driven,” or whatever driven. Let’s take a look at what they mean and why it matters. Thematically Driven Surprise. […]
I’ve talked about the heart of the story (Scripting unforgettable panels) and I’ve talked about the Gravity of your Story. These concepts help you identify the core concept elements (Storycraft […]
A question came up from a newer writer the other day: How exactly do you know when to call a script done and finished? Do you just keep coming back […]
So, I’ve been helping someone with their story who has been developing and sitting with their story for a really, really long time… They have tons of individual documents: character […]
In indie comics, editors are often the first link in the production chain to get tossed. C’ya wouldn’t want to be ya! It’s a big mistake, but money talks and […]
Writing is all about reader engagement. Case in point, as I get older, I find my time is more and more valuable… I remember back in the day I would […]
So you wana hire a writer to right the million dollar story in your head? When a writer writes their own work, they don’t answer to anyone. Heck, some writers […]
Plot comes from story. Post that on the wall. Many writers don’t even know the difference between plot and story, even more rely on plot to engage their readers. The […]
Someone asked about the comic editing process, specifically; “How do you work with an editor?” “What does it cost and how can I tell if I’m getting ripped off?” “Will […]
From the Writer’s Guide; “Strenuous activity (i.e. action) is not conductive to conversation. Dialogue during action sequences can quickly become campy and/or preachy.” When scripting important key fights, dialogue can […]