Comic Writing Crimes (*updated* 1/20)
A while back I started floating examples of poorly crafted script panels on twitter. I called it Comic Writing Crime and gave folks a chance to tweet back what they […]
Technique
Make SFX Matter (*Updated 8/19*)
I reckon the most common use of SFX in comics, is using them as their name implies, to accompany a thing making a sound. (I’m going to throw in some […]
Screenplay Sloppy Sound Effects
If you get hung up on adding sound FX to your scripts, here’s a method to try. When you write your script, include the sound effects in the **panel descriptions** […]
Contradictions indicative of Poor Visualization – TIP
As I’ve noted before, visual writing is key to good comic writing. No script is error free, but when I see a script that has multiple instances where the writer […]
Emotional Context and Visual Writing Wins Every Time – TIP
If you’ve read the Working Writer’s Guide to Comics, you know it’s all about emotion. You also know one of the most important elements to capture in a character based […]
Avoid Subtle Action Sand Traps – TIP
A great artist can capture just about anything in comic art… but some subtle actions are a definite challenge. These subtle actions can give a good artist a run for […]
Talking Slick, Hip and Breaking the 4th Wall in Panel Descriptions
I talk about keeping your panel descriptions on point the Writer’s Guide, but to bring the point home, let’s take a look at an excerpt from the screenplay of Big […]
Conversation Vs. Dialogue
In Writing Natural Dialogue, I discuss a number of focal points to do just that. In this article we’re gonna discuss an important common problem and dive into a more […]
Cut your Character Motivations – TIP
Don’t waste time including character motivations, plans or goals in your script unless it has something to do with the visual of the panel. Examples: Joe is riding his bike […]
Accents in Comics
Accents are a distinct pronunciation of dialogue and a detail many less experienced writers quickly embrace. Usually with far too heavy a hand. Accents in comics are a slippery slope […]