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Category: Writers

Pitching Your Comic Book: Pitch Outline Template (UPDATED)

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Stephanie Cooke

I’ve been getting asked quite a bit about pitching to an editor, agent, or publisher. There’s no standard way to pitch in comics, but there are certain elements of your book that should be included no matter who you’re reaching out to. I’ve melded my own personal way of pitching with Jim Zub’s method (from…

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Writing for Comics: Practicing with Short Stories

Posted on May 4, 2021April 29, 2021 by Stephanie Cooke

One of the biggest ways to grow as a creator, whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, is by writing short stories. Short stories are often overlooked in the industry and although anthologies have been extremely popular over the years, individual stories aren’t often mentioned or praised in mainstream circles. Short stories…

How to Outline a Story

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

Outlining your story is easily one of the most important parts of the process, and one that can sometimes be overlooked. For years, I thought I could get away with having a general idea and then jump into writing it and letting it evolve as I went along. It’s maybe no surprise to those who…

Writing: Helpful Tips for Getting Started

Posted on January 20, 2020January 28, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

One of the most common questions among creators in any field, but especially writing, ask How do I get started? It’s common because not a lot of folks really talk about how hard it can be to break into the industry and land published work, especially if you’re not able to draw your own stories. It’s marginally…

What To Include In Your Portfolio: A Guide for Comic Creators

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Stephanie Cooke

This post is meant to help out creators who want to put themselves out there for work, preferably of the paid variety. Editors and creators in general are always on the lookout for new talent. Seriously. I keep an ongoing list of the creators I come across that I want to find a project for…

All About Exposition

Posted on March 27, 2019April 1, 2019 by Marlowe Bochs

Last time, we discussed what a story is. A story is the life of a problem. It starts when the problem is first encountered and ends when the problem is solved. When the problem is first encountered, it’s called the inciting incident. When the problem is resolved, it’s called the climax. However, the telling of…

What Is a Story?

Posted on March 19, 2019March 15, 2019 by Marlowe Bochs

You are in the end aisle of a supermarket. You hear a loud crash. Somewhere close a woman is shouting obscenities. A jar of pasta sauce rolls out of aisle seven and into view. What just happened? Take a moment to decide. You may not even need a moment. Perhaps, as you were reading, a…

A Literary Agent’s Guide to Querying Your Graphic Novel

Posted on March 18, 2019March 13, 2019 by Maria Vicente

You may have noticed that more of trade book publishing is finally catching on to what so many of us have known for a very long time: comics are amazing. Imprints are actively acquiring graphic novel projects like never before and the influence of highly illustrated books can be seen in every category and genre…

Links for Writers

Posted on March 13, 2019April 9, 2020 by Stephanie Cooke

With the idea of continuing to promote, encourage, and support the writing community. Here are some excellent links to help writers learn. To discover more about the industry, scripting, and what to expect when writing and making comic books. This list is updated regularly, so check back periodically. FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHUCK WENDIG’S BLOG: On…

The Comic Creator Finance Workbook

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Paul Carroll

The one thing no-one talks about when someone wants to make comics is the cost behind their creation. Part of the mystery is that solo creators don’t need to pay someone else to work on their books, and part of it is that some people team up with undisclosed profit shares at the start of…

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