Any comic book writers/illustrators out there.

TurtleMaster4 · 05-26-2012, 08:42 AM

When I get older, I'm hoping to become a comic Illustrator, and or writer.

I can draw good pictures, not the best yet. But when looking at a comic book, I can usually draw them really good. The problem is each drawling takes about an hour, and that won't work if I ever try to make one.

So heres my question for the Illustrators. What is the best way to practice drawling, and is there any techniques to help me drawl faster. Also, is there any thing I must know If i'm to become an Illustrator

On the other hand, I want to be a writer. I'm really good at making up stories. And I like to write. I haven't looked as much into the writing aspect compared to how much i looked into the drawling aspect.

So heres my question for the writers. What id good to know when writing a comic book, and is there any good way to practice when your still young.

All questions are written in green

*KROW* · 05-26-2012, 11:58 PM

Being a comic book artist is not as fun as it may seem; there are deadlines and criteria you have to meet, as well as follow the writer's script. Illustrating means telling a story through art, so it's a good idea to get a favorite book (without pictures), pick out a paragraph or two that contains a lot of action or emotion or both, and try to draw it out on paper. Get a portfolio going and show it around at comic book conventions. You might get lucky; advice, at the very least.

Writing is harder, believe it or not. You need to get noticed somehow in order for someone to take notice of your work and for it to be deemed print-worthy. Magazines are a good place to start. Try submitting something to Reader's Digest or another publication that allows non-professionals to have their work printed. You can also try blogging. But if you want to be an author, you'll need an agent and to get one you have to submit a transcript to one who specializes in your style (ex. don't send a sci-fi story to a romance publisher, even if your characters kiss and hug a lot).

Most of all, practice practice practice. The more you keep at it, the better you'll get and you're sure to make something out of all that work. I hope that answered your questions, even in the slightest.

05-26-2012, 08:42 AM	#1
TurtleMaster4 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Some where in the Sewers of New York! Posts: 390	Any comic book writers/illustrators out there. When I get older, I'm hoping to become a comic Illustrator, and or writer. I can draw good pictures, not the best yet. But when looking at a comic book, I can usually draw them really good. The problem is each drawling takes about an hour, and that won't work if I ever try to make one. So heres my question for the Illustrators. What is the best way to practice drawling, and is there any techniques to help me drawl faster. Also, is there any thing I must know If i'm to become an Illustrator On the other hand, I want to be a writer. I'm really good at making up stories. And I like to write. I haven't looked as much into the writing aspect compared to how much i looked into the drawling aspect. So heres my question for the writers. What id good to know when writing a comic book, and is there any good way to practice when your still young. All questions are written in green

05-26-2012, 11:58 PM	#2
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Being a comic book artist is not as fun as it may seem; there are deadlines and criteria you have to meet, as well as follow the writer's script. Illustrating means telling a story through art, so it's a good idea to get a favorite book (without pictures), pick out a paragraph or two that contains a lot of action or emotion or both, and try to draw it out on paper. Get a portfolio going and show it around at comic book conventions. You might get lucky; advice, at the very least. Writing is harder, believe it or not. You need to get noticed somehow in order for someone to take notice of your work and for it to be deemed print-worthy. Magazines are a good place to start. Try submitting something to Reader's Digest or another publication that allows non-professionals to have their work printed. You can also try blogging. But if you want to be an author, you'll need an agent and to get one you have to submit a transcript to one who specializes in your style (ex. don't send a sci-fi story to a romance publisher, even if your characters kiss and hug a lot). Most of all, practice practice practice. The more you keep at it, the better you'll get and you're sure to make something out of all that work. I hope that answered your questions, even in the slightest. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*