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How to Write Graphic
Novels
By Dylan Loh
There are really many factors
to consider when writing a comic strip or a graphic novel. You
have to decide on your writing style, drawing style, publishing
woes, distribution etc... It is never an easy ride.
Writing
The best way in this case is to
find a partner and pool your talents together. Creating a graphic
novel is rarely a one man show. Most importantly, as a WRITER,
you must start honing your writing skills and let people critique
your work. The more criticisms the better! Look for criticisms
and embrace them for they will always spur you on and help you
your skills. Do remember that you cannot please everyone.
Publishing
Where do you submit your work
after you have completed your grand masterpiece? My website has
the resources that shows where exactly
to go and what to do. Here are some
useful
tips on publishing.
Editing.
Are
the books edited or proofread and are there fees charged for editing
or proofreading? What experience do they have? You might consider
using the editing service or hiring a freelance editor to proof
your work for you prior to publication. Editing is a must if you
want to make sure your first graphic novel goes well.
Promotional
Benefits.
Does
the publisher promote its authors? Does it contact the media for
you? Does it have a media contact list or a mailing list where
you can announce your book? How does the publisher feature its
most recent releases? There is nothing wrong with this approach,
but be sure you know what the company policies are so that you
are not disappointed.
Book
Covers.
Book cover graphics are a real
draw at bricks-and-mortar bookstores; It
is more so for graphic novels! Very often, it is the cover art
that draws the reader and like them have an idea of how the artwork
would look inside. So do invest some time, effort and money to
get a top drawer cover for your graphic novel.
More at
http://writegraphicnovels.blogspot.com/2006/04/how-to-write-graphic-novels.html
About the author:
Webmaster of both http://writegraphicnovels.blogspot.com and http://www.topgraphicnovelreviews.com
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