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10 Must-Read Independent Comic Books for Aspiring Comic Book Writers
Independent comic books, often created by smaller publishers or self-published by the creators themselves, offer a wealth of unique voices, diverse stories, and innovative storytelling techniques. For aspiring comic book writers, studying the best independent comics can provide valuable insights into crafting original, thought-provoking narratives that push the boundaries of the medium. In this blog…
Learning to Write Better Comics With the “Write That” Strategy
Are you an aspiring comic book writer eager to learn the craft? Look no further than the “Write That” strategy, a powerful technique that helps you develop your writing skills by studying and emulating the works of accomplished comic book creators. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps of using the “Write…
Where to Find an Artist for Your Comic Book
Are you a writer with a brilliant idea for a comic book or graphic novel, but lack the artistic skills to bring your vision to life? Collaborating with a talented comic book artist might be the perfect solution. In this blog post, we’ll explore various places where you can find a comic book artist to…
Maximizing the Writer-Artist Collaboration in Comics: 5 Tips
Comic books are a uniquely collaborative medium where writers and artists must work in synergy to bring stories to life on the page. The interplay between the written word and visual art is at the core of the comics creation process. In this post, we’ll take a look at veteran comic writers Jeff Lemire and…
6 Essential Books About Writing Comics
If you’re an aspiring comic book writer, you know that crafting compelling stories and characters for this visual medium requires a unique set of skills. To help you on your journey, we’ve compiled a list of six essential books that will guide you through the process of writing comics, from understanding the fundamentals to mastering…
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How to Write Comic Books: 5 Steps for Beginners
So, you want to learn how to write comic books, but don’t know where to start? Follow the link to learn 5 steps to get started writing your own comic books today!
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Write Comic Books: 4 Tips for Formatting a Comic Book Script
There is no “right” way to format a comic book script. Cullen Bunn’s way will differ from Jim Zub’s way, which will differ from the Frank Gogol way. What’s important when finding a scripting style is that it’s functional for you as a writer. What’s equally important, though, is having comic book script format that…
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Learning Comic Book Craft by Writing Annotations
Learning to write comic books is like mastering any other art or discipline—it requires study. Read on to learn about writing annotations to learn comic book writing craft.
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Hard Truths About Writing Comics
If you really want to be a comic book writer, there are going to be some hard truths you need to learn and accept. Reading on to learn about what it takes to start writing comics!
4 Must-Read Books on Storytelling for Comic Book Writers
When it comes to writing compelling stories for comics, having a solid understanding of narrative structure, character development, and the craft of writing is essential. While there are many great books out there specifically about writing for comics, writers can also learn a lot from general books on storytelling. Here are four must-read books that,…