Getting graphic-online-pyi

Creating comics Getting Graphic when you can't draw

Many Illustrators One writer Many Illustrators One writer

1999: This is a kids book!!

1999: This is NOT a kids book!!

Any Story One Format

But How Do You Write One?

You Need: 1. Great story

You Need: 1. Great story 2. Great Characters

You Need: 1. Great story 2. Great Characters 3. Great Writing I am your father!

You Also Need:

Read Left to Right and down (Western comics.)

The Gutter: Where the REAL action happens.

How I Write One!

Top Tips: 3 - 4 Panels per Page

Top Tips: 3 - 4 Panels per Page or 8

Top Tips: Think movie shots: Wide shot Medium shot Close Up

Top Tips: Space is King (or Queen) Keep dialogue short 1-2 sentences

Top Tips: Use Captions for transitions in time and scenes

Top Tips: Use wordless panels to create suspense

Top Tips: Use large panels for key details like notes, photos, etc.

Top Tips: Give characters stuff to do when explaining stuff c

Top Tips: It can move story along or just be funny

How Do You Sell One?

Make these folks happy:

Your Proposal in One Slide: Overview - Describe concept for editor to sell it to marketing department Primary Audience – Who is going to read it? Be specific! Secondary Audience – Who else will buy it? Teachers, Parents? Competition – What else is out there? Look and Feel – How many pages? Style of art? Plot Summary – Tell the key points of the story – don't get bogged down. Character Sketches – Describe your main characters. Sample Pages – First 3 chapters or whatever publisher is looking for.

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