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April 6, 2007

How To Write Indie Comics

Well, kids…welcome to another “how to Installment”. In the past, I have guided you towards how to write effective super-hero books. I decided to broaden the focus. Today, we address writing indie comics. These can be the fast track to stardom, more than people think. But it requires a different … Continue Reading How To Write Indie Comics

February 9, 2007

Advice For Writers: Religion In Comic Books

The advice for this one is real simple. Avoid it. Okay, you won’t listen? You say you want to include religion for a bit of “real world” flavor? Fine. If you refuse to accept my initial sage advice, here you go. You can always use these fine points for writing … Continue Reading Advice For Writers: Religion In Comic Books

February 2, 2007

Writing Minorities: Race

Now, lets talk about writing “race” for comics. As the comic book audience becomes more diverse, we see a greater call for a similair diversity in our comic books. It used to be that you could get away with just showing a black man on the street. But as with … Continue Reading Writing Minorities: Race

January 26, 2007

Writing Minorities: How to Approach Gay Characters

This is still a part of the “Advice” series. Last time we touched on how to get the attention of the elusive female reader, and we addressed how to write and draw women. This time, I am going to approach the sensitive topic of “Homosexual Characters In Super Hero Comic … Continue Reading Writing Minorities: How to Approach Gay Characters

January 19, 2007

Advice for Artists & Writers: Getting The Elusive Female Audience

Time for another installment of my advice for my fellow aspiring female audience. Comics are not just read by geeky boys who can’t get dates with girls anymore. Now those girls they can’t get dates with are reading them as well. This advice is based on my hard work and … Continue Reading Advice for Artists & Writers: Getting The Elusive Female Audience

January 13, 2007

More Advice For Artists and Writers: Practice

Okay. Welcome to another addition of advice for the aspiring creator. Practice. You hear about it a lot. Artists recommend it. So do writers. It’s mentioned in How To Books. And here is what I say… Don’t do it. Practicing is way over-rated. If you have artistic talent, you have … Continue Reading More Advice For Artists and Writers: Practice

January 10, 2007

Advice for Comic Book Artists

Okay. It’s advice day. All you aspiring comic book artists, we need to talk. What is the most important thing an aspiring artist can do? Practice? No. Why spend hour learning anatomy and honing your skills? No, I recommend the “Artist/Writer Feud”. These are classic and make you unforgettable. Now, … Continue Reading Advice for Comic Book Artists

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