While a novel is definitely on the horizon, I’m also planning some related projects. Being a novelist falls under the broader category of being a writer, after all. I have a long-term plan that will play to my other passion: comic books.
I won’t spend a lot of time justifying them. If you dig ‘em, you know why they have literary value. If you don’t, it’s probably because you can’t get past the “but they’re for kids” aspect (even though they’re not, anymore). That’s okay; not everyone digs novels, or short stories or article-length fiction, either. Comic books are a visual storytelling medium, just like television and movies. ‘Nuff said.
My long(ish)-term plan to break into the comics industry goes a li’l somethin’ like this:
- Read comics.
- ?
- Profit.
Okay, okay. Not really. It’s more like this:
- Read books and articles by industry veterans.
- Read reviews of current issues and get a feel for what modern audiences want.
- Write scripts using both established characters and characters I create (build a portfolio).
- Attend San Diego ComicCon in 2012, schedule meetings with editors.
- Revive ‘Mazing Man to massive critical acclaim. Destroy the Marvel Universe.
- Profit.
I ordered the book earlier this week from Amazon and had it delivered on Wednesday. I devoured it – finished it just this morning. It’s awesome. It’s one of the few books that I feel compelled to take a pen to, to make notes in the margins, underline things… it’s very impressive. Hats off, Mr. David, sir. I’ll dedicate my run on She-Hulk to you.
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I heard about that book – supposed to be really informative about the industry and that you shouldn't take the gig lightly, even if it is for such a great medium of visual storytelling. My best to you, Mr. Clark – make the world cringe at your writing prowess