ComicLab Ep 301 — How do I decide between writing and drawing?

Which is more important for a cartoonist to learn — writing or drawing? ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW…

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Writing humor

Writing comedy is a challenge that is made even more daunting by the fact that humor itself is completely subjective and impossible to define. Here are some thoughts on taking a clever idea and pushing it until it’s actually funny.

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Manga-inspired word balloon — and why you should rethink them

It’s pretty easy to see the influence of manga on comics being produced today. Scrolling through Webtoons, it’s obvious that an entire generation of young comics creators cut their teeth on comics originally made in Japan. In general, that’s tremendous! […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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“Hitting the wall” in your creativity

It can be frustrating to “hit the wall” in your creative output, but — speaking from experience — that wall isn’t a wall. And once you realize what’s actually happening, you’ll feel a lot better about your journey as an artist. […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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ComicLab Ep 300 — The Thanos Snap

Thanos snaps his fingers and erases our careers. We have all our current knowledge, talents, and skills. But we don’t have our titles, audiences, or archives. What, where, and how do we RESTART?

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Telegraphing a joke

Writing a good joke is a balancing act. There are so many ways to upset the delicate harmonies that work together to make something funny. Luckily, there are a few missteps that have recognizable patterns. One of them is telegraphing […] ↓ Read the rest of this article...

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How many panels per page?

A fellow comic creator once shared that they were told that a page should have between 4 and 7 panels per page. Not only is this bad advice, but it removes the focus from where it ought to be.

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