I’ve mentioned my desire to write more comics before; right now I have two floating around in my head. One is definitely a webcomic/comic; the other is a dark science fiction story that I’m adapting into a novella. (Partly, because the latter doesn’t have a home in a script format, and it’s the kind of tale that’s better as a screenplay/comic. I have a better chance of selling it in prose, actually.) I’ve also said, however, that writing comics requires something else — an artist, letterer, inker, etc. The creating good art part of my brain has long since fallen into disrepair; art direction is no problem for me, mind, but all those skills associated with drawing and graphic design are now rudimentary at best. I make stick figures cry.
Enter my friend Mark Stegbauer. Mark volunteered to partner with me, and I’m giving him a co-creator share. I may be bubbly about this comic and whatnot, but as I’ve explained to Mark, I’d prefer not to make any announcements until we’ve got content down. The business side of the equation is sorted, but with comics? If the creative aspect isn’t done and we’re not ahead of the game? No point in getting folks excited — even if it’s ONE fan — and have nothing to show for it. Not cool.
Yes, that is a more conservative tack. Especially since everybody’s aggressive about announcements and whatnot. Thinking long-term, as a newbie coming into the field, however, I’d prefer to take the freelancer’s approach and do-as-I-say rather than say-and-maybe-do. After all, this is my original work and my paying projects do take precedence. Right now, this is a hobby that I hope will turn into something way cool. Either way — EXCITING!
Be sure to check out Mark’s website: steg-art.com. Wooo-hoooo!
- Mood: I [F-bomb’ing] hate moving.
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: *coughs*
Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: I went for a walk.
In My Ears: Ummm…
Game Last Played: Tetris
Book Last Read: Love is the Law by Nick Mamatas
Movie Last Viewed: Captain America: the Winter Soldier.
Latest Artistic Project: National Craft Month
Latest Fiction/Comic Release: Last
Latest Game Release: Firefly RPG corebook
What I’m Working On: Primarily tie-in games work and novels.
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