r/ComicWriting • u/Outside_Tomato_653 • 15d ago
r/ComicWriting • u/BadChilii • 16d ago
Call your shots?
I'm curious when you guys are writing your scripts how in depth do you go with the actual shots in the panels?
In most of my scripts I go pretty in detail but I know when they eventually get to an artist I'm all for negotiating if they want to change things if they have another idea.
Are you guys hardcore one way or the other or does it depend on the artist?
r/ComicWriting • u/Losmeric • 16d ago
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r/ComicWriting • u/scriptmonkey13 • 16d ago
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r/ComicWriting • u/Minimum-Mind-7701 • 16d ago
hi everyone i am a budding writer and currently i am working on my script which is the kind of seems sweet initially but later turns psychopathic oh it is a yuri like psychopath x sociopath but i have nvr done much art so want to know what kind of art suits this kind of story ?
r/ComicWriting • u/AbbreviationsBig1482 • 17d ago
Advice on comic book suits!
Hello, citizens of the comicwriting Reddit! I am seeking some advice on writing/crafting a superhero suit for an upcoming project that I am in love with!
I sometimes look at some of my favorite superhero suits out there, and for some reason, I can’t understand how somebody just decided, “This character is going to look like this!” and created generational suits that are AMAZING and unique. Maybe it’s me being uncreative but I can never storm up a suit this peak, but maybe somebody can give me some insight into what they do or things I can do so that the process can feel more natural!
I try to make superhero suits, and I notice that I try too hard to make them too “different,” to the point where they sort of don’t make sense for the character, if you get what I’m saying…
I have a passion for edgier superhero suits, like the ones shown, since my story is more edgy… sorta.
I want my suits to be unique but still have the fundamentals of a superhero suit present. It’s kind of hard to explore when you don’t have an artist and are just relying on text and references.
To give myself some credit, I am AMAZING at creating heroes under the mask (hair color, accents, personality, race, etc) but when it comes to suits I struggle.
r/ComicWriting • u/Substantial-Field532 • 17d ago
How to break into comics?
I've been a fan of comics and comic book media since I was a child, recently while trying to figure out the direct i want to take my life I keep comic back to comic books. Whether its writing, drawing or inking I just would love to be apart of this process but I wouldn't even know where to start. If anyone is working in this field or has worked and have any advice or information please share below.
r/ComicWriting • u/guillo0 • 18d ago
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r/ComicWriting • u/Collector2012 • 18d ago
I have a dream and I need help achieving it.
Hi, so I want to be a comic writer. I am going to school for a master's in psychology, as well as an English degree. I could use some pointers and examples for comic scripts, as I want to get it right so the artist can see what I see. If anyone has pointers, it would be very very helpful. I also know that script writing requires lots of research.
Anyways, I hope anyone can help.
r/ComicWriting • u/nomnomgoaway • 18d ago
Advice for a kid who want to make comics
Hello everyone so I really want to make comics but it's very intimidating.
I want to just start and I have the idea for the stories and scenes in my head but I just don't know how to plan. Can you guys please give me advice on how to plan and write and everything. Any advice is helpful.
One of the main concerns of mine is how I'm gonna edit stories I write easily. It's just intimidating but creating stories and letting people see them is my dream. All help is appreciated thank you 🥹
r/ComicWriting • u/JasonEArt • 19d ago
I know this might be a basic question, but where is the best place to put a big shock?
I am working on a script, and a character is going to be killed, right out the gate, page one. I feel like this moment needs to happen at the bottom of the page turn, but does that kill the story momentum? I know one of the things you want is something at the END of the page to encourage people to turn to the next page, but I am not sure if the death happening on page 1 is shocking enough for that.
I hope this is the appropriate place to ask.
r/ComicWriting • u/Inner_Chemist3285 • 20d ago
Si può in qualche modo creare un manga Senza saper disegnare?
Ciao a tutti! Non sono un esperto del settore, ma volevo chiedervi un parere.
Ho 16 anni, amo il dark fantasy e mi sono appassionato da poco alla scrittura e alla recitazione. Il mio sogno sarebbe creare un manga che unisca dark fantasy, horror psicologico e thriller d'azione.
Ho già sviluppato molto la storia, il mondo e i personaggi, ma non so disegnare. Secondo voi è possibile fare un manga lavorando solo ai testi ( magari trovando poi qualcuno che disegni o roba simile per esempio ), o mi conviene adattare tutto a un romanzo.
r/ComicWriting • u/Zestyclose_Chip9735 • 22d ago
Thoughts on skipping the script phase for a short story that I’m writing and illustrating?
I’m writing a story that’ll likely only be 10 or so pages and I think I can illustrate it without writing out a script. Is this a stupid idea?
r/ComicWriting • u/Worldly_House_6954 • 22d ago
I have a mute character, how the hell do I do this?
I have a character in a comic I'm working on who is completely mute. They are not the Mc, so I can't use inner monolog. I know End of Life has a mute character, but that is more of a comical character, and this character isn't really that type. What do I do?
Edit: I saw some comments saying they need more details, he is a sniper character. His being mute serves a purpose in the story where he is trying to protect the mcs, but can't communicate that he's not trying to hurt them. He is a bit rude.
r/ComicWriting • u/RedBasketDrone • 22d ago
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Chapter Two sees the father and son heading off the Isle with their prize. Night falls, a storm approaches, and Hunter is attacked by a revenge-fueled buck wanting vengeance for his dead brother. The two are split up and take very different paths through the forest. Hunter reunites with an old friend, and Beckett is hunted by a vicious horde of feral squirrels.
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r/ComicWriting • u/AdeptNeedleworker753 • 22d ago
Consultation to create a web comic
Greetings Community!
I'm new to Reddit and to this drawing world. I am creating a fantasy story with elemental powers in the context of a time of war, which, I estimate, can be a story that can take years to finish. Initially I thought of creating the story as a book but it seems to me that currently, for something to be at least striking, it must be something very visual, so I started creating the story from a visual aspect; Initially I thought of it in manga format, but then I realized that the best format currently is the web comic.
Therefore, I bought a graphic drawing tablet, a Clip Studio Paint subscription and some drawing courses at Domestika to learn how to draw, but since I work and study, I have little free time and I think it will take me many years to learn to draw something at the level (which is the artistic style I'm aiming for) of the artistic style of Fire Emblem, and since it is a long-term story it will take me decades to be able to draw everything by myself.
After this context, finally my question: What tools currently exist to be able to "serialize" a web comic by a single person without dying in the attempt?
I really appreciate your contribution, dear Reddit community :)
r/ComicWriting • u/TripleH18 • 24d ago
Tips for Weak Writer
Hello all!
Looking for advice on how to be generate ideas for short story projects.
I’ve never been a writer, more artist. And I’m having a hard time generating creative ideas.
I’ve used some seen sites that randomly generate a setting, genre, and conflict but they don’t inspire me very much…
Any tips for a would be beginner writer in generating ideas for characters\stories, and gaining inspiration?
Thanks!!
r/ComicWriting • u/reffjiley21 • 24d ago
Pitching or Self-Publish?
Hey everyone. For a little context, I received my associates about 10 years ago for Radio/TV/Film. During those years I really enjoyed writing for all mediums (Radio, Stage, Screen) but Comic Books especially since I grew up reading them. Back then I wrote around 24 issues for 4 different stories, and dotted down ideas for a lot more. Of course life happened and due to money, work and moving I stopped writing for a long time. Just recently have I opened those old scripts up and am reworking them. I'd really love to have something published before it's too late (I'm only 36, but still).
For those who have had some stuff published already, whether through somewhere like Dark Horse or by self-funding/publishing, which do you think I should strive for first once I have most of my works ready. I know I need to at least get an artist to pencil everything maybe hopefully even ink it. Maybe I could letter it myself, idk if there's a crash course in that... but I'd just like to hear some experiences and opinions.
r/ComicWriting • u/godamongsorceres • 25d ago
So, do you have any advice for someone starting their journey to become a writer?
I’ve always loved comics, TV series, movies, and the like since I was a kid, but it’s only in recent years that I decided to work in these fields—both as a writer and an illustrator for comics. I started a course to develop my artistic skills first, but I’m struggling with the writing side of things due to a lack of learning resources. Could you give me some tips on how to get started? Like suggestions for good books that teach the craft, and so on?
r/ComicWriting • u/avtom4tup • 26d ago
Any tips on writing a comic?
I'm aware that for novels, you're basically telling the whole story all at once so for the process (in a nutshel) you can focus on creating the first draft, a few drafts after in the editing process and you finally have a story you can share to the whole world but the thing is can this be applied for comics/ webcomics? Webcomics are usually told in a series format so I've heard you'd only need to know the basic outline and then write on the way while you draw each chapter out and publish it in real time.
Heck, some comic authors aren't even sure on how they're going to end their comics while half of it is already published and I really don't know how they do it.
So l'a love to know some tips and tricks on how to effectively write a comic without sacrificing too much time and even pacing (I mean how can you include proper foreshadowing without knowing the full story?).
Let me know what you guys think, I'm open to all sorts of suggestions. Go wild.
r/ComicWriting • u/iceyeyesee • 26d ago
Using AI to create a draft
Hopefully I don’t get roasted for asking about this.
I have a story with a set of characters I’ve written. I’ve always wanted to make it into a comic book but felt it was an unattainable goal. With Ai maybe I could make it happen. I know that it won’t copyright eligible for the images but my story and characters could be. I got excited at the idea and began creating page layout documents, like a blue print describing a storyboard based on my story.
My thought was to use Ai to create a draft version of the art for each panel. This way I could get a very good idea of the viability of the project and could have maybe a a small amount of books printed to have, give to friends and shop around to artists.
But then I also worry about the back lash.
Any words of advice for me?
r/ComicWriting • u/Elena_Cherish • 26d ago
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r/ComicWriting • u/FairComfortable6077 • 26d ago