How to Make a Comic Book - Paperback

by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), M. Usman (Author)

Table of Contents Preface Chapter # 1: Types of Comic Books 1. One-Shot 2. Anthologies 3. Mini-Series 4. Ongoing 5. Graphic Novel 6. Webcomic Chapter # 2: Coming up with a Comic Book Idea Pay attention to your environment Get inspiration from movies Read novels Read other comic books Chapter # 3: Tips for Developing Your Story Remember to develop key characters Give your characters good reasons for fighting Black moments are great Have a proper ending Don't be predictable Chapter # 4: Coming up with Characters Revisions make great characters Keep the list of characters small Personality and background are crucial Draw sketches Make them unique Characters in your book must be different physically Colors Matter Chapter # 5: Know Your Audience You will be able to use its language You will give your audience stories it likes Promotion becomes easier Writing the book becomes easier How to Identify Your Audience - Chapter # 6: Making Your Comic Book Write Your Story Make Panels Chapter # 7: Tips for Editing and Proofreading Your Book Revise one thing at a time Focus on grammar and spellings Don't just edit once Don't proofread it yourself Chapter # 8: Promoting Your Comic Book Have a website Don't forget social media Ask people to share and recommend Join comic boards Sell at a comic con Chapter # 9: How to Be a Great Comic Book Writer 1. Read Lots 2. Work with Others 3. Learn from the Pros 4. Don't Stop at One Book 5. Get Feedback Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface You definitely have a list of comic books you like. And I can imagine that they take you into a new world when you read them. Simply put, comic books are a great way to spend leisure time. I know people who enjoy these books more than movies and novels. If you want to join in the fun and be one of those entertaining people with comics, then it's never too late to get in the game. If you can start writing comic books, you may get famous and make some money in the process. Furthermore, you will find fulfillment in that other people are enjoying your creations. All that's required from you is to work hard and give your readers the best stories you can come up with. However, there is one thing that acts as a roadblock for many - where to start. How on earth are you going to come up with characters? How will your develop your story to make it entertaining? And how will you even hatch an idea that will turn into a great book? If you are like many, you may be intimidated at the thought of all this. In this book, I will show you how you can make a comic book. You will find everything you may need to know about this process. I have tips on idea generation, story development, character development, and more. All these tips will help you start and finish your book. Additionally, you will also find info on promotion and becoming a great comic book writer. I'm sure that you will enjoy the book. So without wasting anymore time, let's get started.