Aug 252019
Aug 242019
Disclaimer: I am not an expert, and I don’t claim to be. But, I have learned a couple of things about writing that I know can help others get started. I’ll try to be quick about this.
Tip #1: What story is.
The first problem most new comic book makers looking to write their own book have is that they don’t really understand what a story is. To be fair, I did not either when I started.
Most novice writers will think in terms of some event, the big happening (like a fight, or a war, an explosion) or something ‘cool’. The problem is, these things are not story. Let me explain:
Imagine a building imploding upon itself. You could write three chapters in a novel, 10 minutes in a film going in slow motion, or even all 22 pages of a comic book going into detail each floor falling on the one beneath, each pipe bursting and the rushing escape of steam, etc. and so on.
And you know what? So what. That is not a story. Continue reading »
Aug 212019
Well, the writing hit a dry spot, but some stuff continues to get done. The big news is that the line art for Dr. Fizz issues 2 and 3 is done and has been sent over to a colorist. I’ve seen the first half or so and it is looking great.
Art by Gino, Colors by Tyler Ochart
We also have completed a 4 page short set in the Dr. Fizz universe, a ‘Tale from Grand City’ titled ‘The Rental‘. It’s hilarious.
I’ve recently also finally gotten around to doing the last bits necessary for Spook Town issues 3 and 4 to be printed, or be put into digital. I am still not sure if i should even bother with individual Kickstarters for each book or just try a trade paperback type of collection.
In any case, the plan is to get all the books that are otherwise done and just waiting on me to do my part up on Amazon or such ASAP. I will need to check on exclusivity and so on to make sure it’s a good idea, but who knows. Continue reading »
