Make Comics Like the Pros: The Inside Scoop on How to Write, Draw, and Sell Your Comic Books and Graphic Novels
$22.99
Description
Book Synopsis: A step-by-step guide to all aspects of comic book creation--from conceptualization to early drafts to marketing and promotion--written by two of the industry's most seasoned and successful pros.
Discover the Secrets of Your Favorite Comic Book CreatorsDo you want to break into the comics industry? There are many creative roles available—writer, penciller, inker, colorist, letterer, editor, and more. Each creator serves a vital function in the production of sequential art at companies such as DC, Marvel, Image, and Valiant.
In Make Comics Like the Pros, veteran comics creators Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente team up with a who’s who of the modern comic book scene to lead you step-by-step through the development of a comic. With these two fan-favorite writers as your guides, you’ll learn everything from script formatting to the importance of artistic collaboration to the best strategies for promoting and selling your own sequential art masterpiece. Pak and Van Lente even put their lessons into practice inside the pages of the book—pairing with Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Colleen Coover (Bandette) to produce the swashbuckling, adventure comic Swordmaids, and giving you front row seats to their creative process.
Make Comics Like the Pros provides all the answers you’ve been seeking to take your comic book–making dreams all the way to professional-level reality.
Details
Do you dream of breaking into the comics industry? Make Comics Like the Pros is your ultimate guide to achieving success in the competitive world of comic book creation. With step-by-step instructions and invaluable advice from industry veterans Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, you'll learn everything you need to know about writing, drawing, and selling your very own comic books and graphic novels.
What sets this book apart is that you get to learn from the best. Pak and Van Lente have partnered with some of the most acclaimed creators in the industry to provide you with insider tips and tricks. You'll gain insights into the secrets of your favorite comic book authors, illustrators, colorists, and more. Whether you aspire to be a writer, artist, or editor, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.
One of the highlights of Make Comics Like the Pros is the inclusion of a real-life comic project called Swordmaids, co-created by Pak, Van Lente, and Eisner Award-winner Colleen Coover. By following their creative journey, you'll witness firsthand how a comic book is brought to life, from script development to artistic collaboration. This immersive experience will inspire and empower you to turn your own ideas into professional-level comic book masterpieces.
But it doesn't stop there. Make Comics Like the Pros goes beyond the creative process and reveals the best strategies for marketing and selling your work. You'll learn about script formatting, the importance of artistic collaboration, and how to effectively promote your comic books to reach a wider audience. With this comprehensive guide in your hands, you'll have all the tools necessary to turn your passion for sequential art into a thriving career.
The time to make your mark in the comics industry is now. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the masters and take your comic book-making dreams to the next level. Get started with Make Comics Like the Pros today and unleash your creative potential!
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