How to Make a Comic Book

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Graphic Art & Design, Graphic Arts

• Author: M. Usman
• ISBN: 9781311659774
• Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
• Publication: November 24, 2015
• Imprint: Smashwords Edition
• Language: English

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter # 1: Types of Comic Books
1. One-Shot
2. Anthologies
3. Mini-Series
4. Ongoing
5. Graphic Novel
6. Webcomic
Chapter # 2: Coming up with a Comic Book Idea
Pay attention to your environment
Get inspiration from movies
Read novels
Read other comic books
Chapter # 3: Tips for Developing Your Story
Remember to develop key characters
Give your characters good reasons for fighting
Black moments are great
Have a proper ending
Don't be predictable
Chapter # 4: Coming up with Characters
Revisions make great characters
Keep the list of characters small
Personality and background are crucial
Draw sketches
Make them unique
Characters in your book must be different physically
Colors Matter
Chapter # 5: Know Your Audience
You will be able to use its language
You will give your audience stories it likes
Promotion becomes easier
Writing the book becomes easier
How to Identify Your Audience -
Chapter # 6: Making Your Comic Book
Write Your Story
Make Panels
Chapter # 7: Tips for Editing and Proofreading Your Book
Revise one thing at a time
Focus on grammar and spellings
Don't just edit once
Don't proofread it yourself
Chapter # 8: Promoting Your Comic Book
Have a website
Don't forget social media
Ask people to share and recommend
Join comic boards
Sell at a comic con
Chapter # 9: How to Be a Great Comic Book Writer
1. Read Lots
2. Work with Others
3. Learn from the Pros
4. Don't Stop at One Book
5. Get Feedback
Conclusion
Author Bio
Publisher

Preface

You definitely have a list of comic books you like. And I can imagine that they take you into a new world when you read them. Simply put, comic books are a great way to spend leisure time. I know people who enjoy these books more than movies and novels.

If you want to join in the fun and be one of those entertaining people with comics, then it's never too late to get in the game. If you can start writing comic books, you may get famous and make some money in the process. Furthermore, you will find fulfillment in that other people are enjoying your creations.

All that's required from you is to work hard and give your readers the best stories you can come up with.

However, there is one thing that acts as a roadblock for many – where to start.

How on earth are you going to come up with characters? How will your develop your story to make it entertaining? And how will you even hatch an idea that will turn into a great book?

If you are like many, you may be intimidated at the thought of all this.

In this book, I will show you how you can make a comic book. You will find everything you may need to know about this process. I have tips on idea generation, story development, character development, and more. All these tips will help you start and finish your book. Additionally, you will also find info on promotion and becoming a great comic book writer.

I'm sure that you will enjoy the book. So without wasting anymore time, let's get started.