Comics are an alternative world for children and adults. It is not easy to say when it appears. If we discuss comic books that are available for a large number of readers, then it is the middle of the XX century. If we believe that rock painting is a kind of comic, then we can say that it appeared at the same time as the caveman. According to these conclusions, it becomes obvious that comics are clear and close to human nature. That’s why it is a wrong statement that this kind of art (pictures with simple dialogues) are only for children. Thanks to the movie era, the comics got a second life. Famous actors play superheroes and attract a huge audience of followers who didn’t even wonder about this art. Every day it becomes more popular so the demand for new books increases. If you are one of those painters or writers who is ready to try your best in comic book writing, then we are ready to share with you the most important tips that lead your book to success.
Small but Effective Secrets of Comic Book Writing
There are plenty of online classes, both free and paid that will teach you how to create quality comic books at the beginners level. Here, we share some small secrets that we, and many comic book creators find valuable:
Make sure you enjoy what you do. Don’t position it as a job—comics as a kind of magic in a parallel world. Only if you have a bright imagination can you create all the trustable features. It’s not an essay that has strict rules that you will write and forget. This kind of writing must go from the heart, so don’t perform it like a job. Remember that it is passion and fun first of all.
- Create a world in your mind even if you start your first comic book. Before starting writing, you must create the whole picture of the world, its rules, and relations. You need to decide what creatures inhabit the world, imagine their history and relationships. Use notes for these details because it is impossible to keep them in mind.
- Choose superpowers from the very beginning and follow them strictly. The most interesting part is superheroes and their superpowers. Be careful because you need to choose them from the very beginning. For example, if one of the characters couldn’t fly in the first parts but then started to do it without any explanation, the readers will not believe you anymore because they will not recognize their favorite hero.
- Come up with the legend of the appearance of the powers of each character even if the story is not about them. After superpowers, it’s time to think about the story of your guy. Who are his relatives and friends? How did he understand that he was special? What is his global goal and plans for the future? What is he willing to sacrifice for the sake of the goal?
- Read the most famous comic books of the series and find out the plot change speed that you prefer. The type of dialogues and the speed of the plot twists are important and depend on the author. There are no right or wrong answers, so follow your feelings. But thanks to examples you can choose what is more preferable for you.
- Spend time working on costume details. It’s time for the costume! Bright and attractive or dark and inconspicuous? You need to decide right now because later you can’t change it a lot. Special features, weapons, and powers of the costume are important too. Think if it will be easy to make it in real life if your fan wants to look like his idol.
- Start from layouts with details. It helps to understand the appearance of the character from every point. Try to understand how it looks from all sides and visualize it in 3D. It must be comfortable, logical, and suitable for your character. It might happen that you saw the one look in your head, but when you see it in the picture, you feel that changes are necessary.
- Use proofreading. Don’t ignore this boring tip and remember that all famous authors do it. When you are in love with your comic and think that there is nothing to improve, you can miss the simple mistake or slip. A professional proofreader is the best way to exclude such a pity situation and add a fresh look to your work.
There is one more secret that is not directly related to comic book creation, but can be really helpful especially if you are a student. There is a chance that you don’t have much time to create your first comic book at the needed quality level. If you want to focus on it for several weeks, but at the same time worry about your homework, our solution is this — address a writing services company with professional academic writers, delegate some of your tasks, and dedicate time to the creation of your book. Who knows, maybe your future depends on it.
Are These Comic Book Writing Tips Universal?
Yes and no. These tips are tried and true, they are confirmed by different professional writers, but, at the same time, not all of them may work for you personally. Why? Because people are different, writers are different, they need different sources of motivation, etc. Try to find what works for you, and don’t forget about the secrets we have listed. It is always good to have some foundation to start from.
Every author has his features and secrets. It is impossible to make a list of tips for the creation of a timeless masterpiece because great art goes from inside. At the same time, this list gives an understanding of the comic book structure and necessary points without which the quality book can’t exist. So following it is a necessary but insufficient condition. We believe that even comics that will never see the world must be created. Childhood dreams of the authors must be implemented, and the tips above will help you a lot.
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