How Many Acts – TIP
Stories have a beginning, middle and end. 3 Acts. Like a pizza, you can cut these three acts into as many parts as you want. Run a 4 act, 5 […]
Tips
The Strength of Weak Points – TIP
A weak point in a story isn’t necessarily a weak point, as long as you know it’s there and make an effort to deal with it. In fact, properly exploited, […]
Effectiveness In Expression – TIP
One of the most important mindsets to have as a comic writer is understanding the difference between writing something and being most effective in expressing what you want to say. […]
Meet Your Deadlines – TIP
Being great at what you do sets you apart from 75% of everyone else… being ON TIME while being great sets you apart from 90%… Reliability increases your page rate. […]
Effective From Page 1 – TIP
If a writer is an effective writer, he will be effective from page 1… Rarely, does an ineffective writer at the beginning, suddenly become effective and engaging later on. Yet […]
The Privilege of Writing – TIP
As a comic writer you have to earn the reader’s attention. You don’t get it just because you took the time to put words to paper. ▪ About the Author […]
Works in Star Wars But NOT for You – TIP
I once proposed something in a story and the client said, “no, we don’t need to do that here…” When I was adamant that the story-needed it-he said, “We don’t […]
Camera Direction a Dangerous Weapon – TIP
Camera direction should only be used when it actively and directly drives the story, if it doesn’t leave it out. Give the artist the freedom to express himself and tell […]
When in Doubt Add Conflict – TIP
The perfect day is not the perfect story. No conflict = No story. Also; Helping someone with a buddy cop comic: Remember you ALWAYS NEED CONFLICT. Amp it up. 2 […]
Highlighting Minor Characters – TIP
Less developed character, less page time = less narrative significance. Don’t make the character you see twice, for 2 pages, offer the key to the climax. Your story will reek […]