Hey Scott! I was wondering if recordings of the zoom sessions could be made available to paid subscribers who cannot attend them live? I live on the other side of the world and might not always be able to make a session. Thanks!
This is a very good question!! I hope Scott can offer that, sometimes I take notes, but I prefer to go back to the recordings and take notes the next day and just absorb with full attention as much as possible from the Zoom session.
Yes! I'm going to post them the day after we do the session - so tomorrow for this one - in audio a newsletter and send it out, so no worries if you can't make it live! And good to see you Aditya!
What are the biggest changes that you think most young writers or editors need to make (and how to make them) when transitioning from an academic/professional setting to working in comics or fiction writing in general.
Here is a question that I've been thinking about lately. I've been writing something with a loose outline, but as I get further along I've had to outline more to maintain cohesive storyline and character arcs? How hard of an outline do you produce? Do you do loose or hard outlines, and how much do you stick to them? Do you ever stray outside set rules for your outline?
So excited for these classes! One of the questions I have in mind would be about research: when approaching historical fiction (or incorporating historical elements like in Court of Owls) how do you know when to stop and not fall down a rabbit hole? I find it quite difficult to draw a line because I constantly get carried away by interesting stuff surrounding the time period I'm researching. Thanks very much!
My wife went into labor early and I’m in the hospital with my newborn so I won’t be able to join tonight. However, I do have a question. For a larger story, like your Batman run or American Vampire, as new ideas or characters were introduced to the story, would you revise/edit your overall plan for the story based on fan or editor/company reaction, either positive or negative?
I'd like to see an answer to this question, I was about to comment with the same thing. There are platforms like DeviantArt with an abundance of artists-for-hire, but I find the process feels like a needle in a haystack so I wonder if there is a more streamline or effective method for finding an artist online.
Both. I feel like I'm starting over by transitioning from anthologies to bigger projects. I guess fear is a big part of it. I gotta convince myself to be comfortable and DO IT
Looking forward to these classes! I think it's great that you're doing this! My first question is, how does a young writer connect with artists to begin creating projects, especially if you can't afford to spend very much money? What was your first experience working with an artist?
Hey Scott - happy to be on board, really looking forward to the course starting in earnest. I do have one question - I'm writing from the UK, which means the live streams aren't really going to be feasible (21:15 EST is about 2am my time, and I can't justify that when I need to be up for work the next day!) Is there any plan to vary up the times for the live streams, maybe do some of them earlier in the day so that people in my time zone can dial in live rather than just getting the catch up?
Hey Scott, I know that for people writing movie scripts there are a lot of options as far as software like Final Draft and all that. Is there one you use for scripting comics or does Word do the trick?
Hi, Scott. I'm so excited to learn tips and techniques from you, so thank you for offering this course. I think the first thing I'd love to learn is something that I've always had the most trouble with -- how do you pace an issue to finish in the right amount of pages without making anything in the story feel like "padding"? I've been writing screenplays for well over a decade, but comics are my first love and I'd love to dive into creating them. I just need to get past the whole issue of plotting for a 24 to 32-page comic.
Hi Scott, is there any good advice from the legal perspective in order to take care of characters, concepts or ideas? Awesome to be a part of this class, greetings from a Mexican living in Quito, Ecuador!
Hey Scott! I was wondering if recordings of the zoom sessions could be made available to paid subscribers who cannot attend them live? I live on the other side of the world and might not always be able to make a session. Thanks!
This is a very good question!! I hope Scott can offer that, sometimes I take notes, but I prefer to go back to the recordings and take notes the next day and just absorb with full attention as much as possible from the Zoom session.
Yes! I'm going to post them the day after we do the session - so tomorrow for this one - in audio a newsletter and send it out, so no worries if you can't make it live! And good to see you Aditya!
Hey did the zoom invite get sent out? Never received
I have not received it either.
Same
same
Same here
Me too! I sent an email asking about it
Same here. This is the reason for trial runs, though! :)
I'm also missing it
same
Okay, good, I'm glad I'm not alone.
Same
Just came through as soon as I commented.
Same here.
What are the biggest changes that you think most young writers or editors need to make (and how to make them) when transitioning from an academic/professional setting to working in comics or fiction writing in general.
Great question!
Here is a question that I've been thinking about lately. I've been writing something with a loose outline, but as I get further along I've had to outline more to maintain cohesive storyline and character arcs? How hard of an outline do you produce? Do you do loose or hard outlines, and how much do you stick to them? Do you ever stray outside set rules for your outline?
So excited for these classes! One of the questions I have in mind would be about research: when approaching historical fiction (or incorporating historical elements like in Court of Owls) how do you know when to stop and not fall down a rabbit hole? I find it quite difficult to draw a line because I constantly get carried away by interesting stuff surrounding the time period I'm researching. Thanks very much!
that is actually a very good question!
Thanks very much!
What is the most awkward conversation you've had with an editor about a story idea? What was the resolution?
I’m a subscriber and I haven’t received an email yet, has it been sent?
lol me neither. He might still be setting up the whole thing. Tonight is a "test", after all.
i *just* got the Zoom link
Hi Scott,
My wife went into labor early and I’m in the hospital with my newborn so I won’t be able to join tonight. However, I do have a question. For a larger story, like your Batman run or American Vampire, as new ideas or characters were introduced to the story, would you revise/edit your overall plan for the story based on fan or editor/company reaction, either positive or negative?
Congrats and good luck!
Thanks Phil!
Hi Scott, how would you go about looking for an artist to collaborate if you don’t have any in your immediate social circles
I'd like to see an answer to this question, I was about to comment with the same thing. There are platforms like DeviantArt with an abundance of artists-for-hire, but I find the process feels like a needle in a haystack so I wonder if there is a more streamline or effective method for finding an artist online.
I was going to ask this as well!
How would you suggest writing a comic without an artist lined up?
Furthermore, do you find it difficult to pitch without art already prepared?
For almost 3 years now, I've been writing for comic anthologies. Any tips on transitioning from writing anthologies to one-shots/minis?
yes, just depends on if you mean business wise or story-wise?
Both. I feel like I'm starting over by transitioning from anthologies to bigger projects. I guess fear is a big part of it. I gotta convince myself to be comfortable and DO IT
Looking forward to these classes! I think it's great that you're doing this! My first question is, how does a young writer connect with artists to begin creating projects, especially if you can't afford to spend very much money? What was your first experience working with an artist?
Hey Scott - happy to be on board, really looking forward to the course starting in earnest. I do have one question - I'm writing from the UK, which means the live streams aren't really going to be feasible (21:15 EST is about 2am my time, and I can't justify that when I need to be up for work the next day!) Is there any plan to vary up the times for the live streams, maybe do some of them earlier in the day so that people in my time zone can dial in live rather than just getting the catch up?
I too would enjoy an earlier time for the east coast, or multiple sections as I would love to participate as much as possible! I am super excited
Hey Scott, I know that for people writing movie scripts there are a lot of options as far as software like Final Draft and all that. Is there one you use for scripting comics or does Word do the trick?
I really just use word
Hi, Scott. I'm so excited to learn tips and techniques from you, so thank you for offering this course. I think the first thing I'd love to learn is something that I've always had the most trouble with -- how do you pace an issue to finish in the right amount of pages without making anything in the story feel like "padding"? I've been writing screenplays for well over a decade, but comics are my first love and I'd love to dive into creating them. I just need to get past the whole issue of plotting for a 24 to 32-page comic.
P.S. I'm really excited to meet some more up-and-comers that are learning, too!
Hi Scott, is there any good advice from the legal perspective in order to take care of characters, concepts or ideas? Awesome to be a part of this class, greetings from a Mexican living in Quito, Ecuador!