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Comics Writing: How to Start

Comics are a very popular form of art, adored by both children and adults. Surely every comic lover thought about creating his own history in this genre. In this article you will find some useful tips for starting your own masterpieces.

By Donald JeffersonPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Comic books are precious to many fans. The style is so close to some that they want to try their hand at that. However, getting into the market can be intimidating. Luckily, there are a lot of resources available to new creatives on the scene. Here, we are taking a look at some of those tools, as well as a few tips to help you hit the ground running.

Working on a Story

Ahead of an artist creating a full comic, they need to think about what their story will entail As such, to hone this craft, a writer needs to work on their writing skills. The best way to do this is to read and write frequently.

It can also help to get outside aid. Reaching out for help could include finding an essay writer for you. These services may sound academic, but they help with a wide variety of writing. If you have a story that you aren’t sure works, you can reach out to an essay writing service to help you write, as well as edit and rewrite.

There are certain things to consider while working on the story. Step one: who’s the main character? Define this as much as possible. Before typing, before grabbing a pen, become as intimately familiar with them as you can. They should be as if they were a real person to you.

After that, create conflict. What stands in your hero’s way? Is it a super villain, or something more emotional? Without that, your plotline will be rather dull.

Write for comics.

When writing a comic, the author must make sure that they are writing for a comic in particular. The way a novel is written differs significantly from a comic. While something like a short story or novel allows for description in writing, this medium depends more on dialogue and artistry.

During this process, you’ll also want to consider how the story will look as well. How many panels will you have a page? What will those panels look like? A good rule of thumb is to stick to five panels a page. These panels should also differ from page to page. The layout is part of the artistry. If it looks the same over and over again, those reading it will see it as dull, and get bored. Variation is key here.

Many comic book writers don’t use their original storylines word for word. Instead, they depend on these as outlines. From this writing, dialogue, sound effects, and visuals can be created.

Do some research.

This industry is an incredibly rich one, including a lot of stories available for reader consumption. While this makes for a diverse collection, it also means that doing something truly one-of-a-kind is getting harder. Any new comic book writer will need to do something to make their voices heard through the din.

So, the best bet is to do some research. This is usually a more natural part of the process, as comic book writers are inherently comic book fans. They’re already familiar with the territory. Now, you have to think critically about your story compared to everyone else’s. What makes your superhero stand apart? What aspect of the story breaks the standard mold? These are questions that need to be answered during the story writing process–not ones to find out after the ink dries.

Conclusion

With a little hard work, and significant creativity, the comic book world holds significant promise. With tips like these, your dreams of creating comics like the ones you grew up with are close at hand.

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