How to Make a Comic Book

How to Make a Comic Book

by M. Usman
Publication Date: 24/11/2015

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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

  7. Read Lots

  8. Work with Others

  9. Learn from the Pros

  10. Don't Stop at One Book

  11. 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.

ISBN:
9781311659774
9781311659774
Category:
Illustration
Publication Date:
24-11-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Mendon Cottage Books

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