Folk tale
Overview
Collaborate on three pages of comics continuity (minimum). Write a full script in Microsoft Word. Do whatever it takes to make it your own (alternative time periods, personal details, experimental techniques, a "lost ending" approach, etc.) Provide research, setting + character notes.
Workflow
Phase 1: Pitch meeting
One-on-on 15-minute Zoom breakout room with me to pitch your idea. Bring any supporting documents (character drawings, visual ideas, reference material, etc.). With editorial approval, you should be able to start working on a first draft script.
Phase 2: Script
Write a full script in Microsoft Word. Do whatever it takes to make it your own (alternative time periods, personal details, experimental techniques, a "lost ending" approach, etc.) Provide research, setting + character notes.
- Task 1: First draft
- Task 2: Second draft
- Task 3: Sign-off
Phase 3: Art
Beginning with thumbnails, tightly follow the approved script while allowing room for improvisation. Expect at least two rounds of editorial feedback. Letter and ink to completion.
- Task 1: Thumbnails
- Task 2: Pencil art and lettering
- Task 3: Ink art and lettering
- Task 4: Sign-off
- Minimum page count: three
- Minimum average of dialog/caption balloons per page: four
- Art dimensions: 9 x 14.5 inches
- Lettering: by hand
- Ames guide: 3.5 scale, two-thirds ratio