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 […]
Technique
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]
Here’s the word file I personally use for writing comic scripts. Mac’s Comic Book Script Template – WORD version / OPEN OFFICE version I don’t make a distinction between […]
Strikethrough – TIP
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS TIP: When I’m writing dialogue I make a lot of use of the “strike through” type feature. Strike through is a great way to leave possible dialogue on […]
Full Page Art – TIP
If you’re like me, flagging a panel as full page art in a script is easy to do. It’s almost second nature to separate a powerful, emotional panel that capture […]
Writing Natural Dialogue
Dialogue is a cornerstone of comic scripting. As such when it’s off point, a book can quickly fall apart. So how exactly do you write natural sounding dialogue and for […]