Working on my first comic solo has been a whirlwind of figuring out what’s a good use of time and what might be a waste. One big question I had was whether to write a full script for each episode. From what I gather, many comic artists who write and illustrate their work don’t always do this.
I started scripting for a couple of reasons. As a newbie, I thought it would help me fully flesh out my ideas before diving into the time-consuming drawing phase. This way, any changes could be made during writing, saving time and effort later. It also allowed me to get feedback on the episode’s storyline before committing to the artwork.
Since I write and draw each episode, you’ll notice the panel descriptions are more sparse than if another artist were involved. Additionally, I sometimes tweak the dialogue on the fly to fit the space better once the word balloons are laid out.
As I dive into writing the first chapter, I’m still deciding whether to stick to this full scripting process or try something quicker. What do you think?