Stop Relying on Dialogue – TIP
Comics are a visual medium. If your story relies on lots of dialogue, you are not writing visually and wasting tremendous potential. This doesn’t mean lots of silent panels, it […]
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Don’t Center Stage Symbolism – TIP
The more you “centerpiece” symbolism, the more you shrink your audience. Most folks don’t want to be required to decipher their comic stories. ▪ About the Author — Nick Macari […]
Damn the Prologue, Full Speed Ahead – TIP
I recommend a potential client not pursue a prologue in his comic. His response. “but how would I get all the prologue material in the story?” WRITE A PROPER, ENGAGING […]
Comicbook Script Format – TIP
A skillful artist can translate a screenplay into a comic. Said artist can translate just about any text into a comic… but don’t delude yourself into thinking a screenplay is […]
Preparation – TIP
Preparation does not kill creativity.” This would make a good tattoo.▪ About the Author — Nick Macari is a full-time freelance story consultant, developmental editor and writer, working primarily in […]
Always Drive Forward – TIP
Enter late, leave early. Put your focus on panels that drive the narrative forward. Don’t bog down on explaining the setup, readers are better at connecting the dots than you […]
Every Story is Two Stories – TIP
When you write there are always two stories. The story in your head and the story you put on paper. Learn to recognize both objectively. Readers experience the latter, not […]
Wrong or Right in Comic Writing – TIP
There is no wrong or right path to creative writing… but some paths ARE definitely longer than others. If you want to avoid unnecessary pitfalls and mistakes, listen to experience. […]
Where do you Start – TIP
Where do you start your comic series? The only way to know where to start is by knowing what you want to say. ▪ About the Author — Nick Macari […]
Bad Business Strategy – TIP
Never a good thing to invest YEARS developing a super complex story only to release the first book and have it bomb. It’s putting all your eggs in one basket… […]