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 […]
Technique
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 […]
Repetition, Enemy and Ally
One of the first things I look for in the first editorial pass of a script, is repetition—unwanted, accidental redundancy. Unintentionally repeating the same thing, either specifically (having the MC […]
Comic Writing Trends
I always find it insightful to stop, take a moment and really look at the trends of comic writing. Not just the trends going on today, but the trends that […]
Long Shots, Short Detail – TIP
Be conscious when you call for an extreme long or wide, long or wide, or establishing shot, that you don’t try and focus on small details in the same panel. […]
Moral Message vs. Saying Something – TIP
I recently had someone tell me they agreed with me that every story should “say something” but opposed my use of “moral message” on page 13 of the book (when […]
Name your Red Shirts – TIP
Actually the title is a bit misleading, because I’m not saying to name the people about to die. What I’m really saying is name an “extra character” that has direct […]
Opening Scenes
First impressions are the most lasting. One of the most important decisions you make as a comic script writer is how you open your story. As the proverb says, it’s […]
Comic Book Script Template – [Download]
Greetings traveler, before you snag the free comic template below, can I interest you in some of my fine wares? Here’s the word file I personally use for writing comic […]