Make a Comic Strip

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−	Creating comic strips is a rewarding task, but can sometimes be difficult to create. Finding the right storyline and making something entertaining in a few boxes is harder than it sounds. If you want to make a comic strip, like the ''Garfield '' comic strips, this article is for you.	+	Creating comic strips is a rewarding task, but can sometimes be difficult to create. Finding the right storyline and making something entertaining in a few boxes is harder than it sounds. If you want to make a comic strip, like the famous ''Garfield '' comic strips, this article is for you!
	[[Category:Creating Comic Strips]]		[[Category:Creating Comic Strips]]
−	==Steps==	+	== Steps ==
−	===Sample Comics===	+	=== Sample Comics ===
	[[Doc:Comic Book,Comic Strip,Political Comic]]		[[Doc:Comic Book,Comic Strip,Political Comic]]
	===Writing a Script===		===Writing a Script===
−	#Decide on a story that you want to publish. Decide what you want your story to be about. With strips, you really do not have to know every little detail of the story you are trying to tell, but you should have a basic idea of where it is going. This can help you make sure you have material for more than just the first few strips.<ref>http://www.mykidsadventures.com/create-comic-strip-kids/</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 1 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Decide on a story that you want to publish. Decide what you want your story to be about. With strips, you really don't have to know every little detail of the story you are trying to tell, but you should have a basic idea of where it's going. This can help you make sure that you've got material for more than just the first few strips.<ref>http://www.mykidsadventures.com/create-comic-strip-kids/</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 1 Version 2.jpg|center]]
−	#*If you are wanting to do more of a gag-a-day strip, you will want to outline the types of jokes you want to make. This will help you decide what kinds of and how many characters you need to pull off those jokes.	+	#*If you're wanting to do more of a gag-a-day strip, you'll want to outline the types of jokes you want to make. This will help you decide what kinds of and how many characters you need to pull off those jokes.
−	#Decide on your format. You will first need to decide how many panels you want to average, if you want one row or two, etc. For a 1 row strip like Garfield, 3-4 panels is the norm. For a two row comic strip like Cul de Sac, 6-8. You can also find 1 panel comics and 3 row comics.<ref>https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-comic-book-panel-804897</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 2 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Decide on your format. You'll first need to decide how many panels you want to average, if you want one row or two, etc. For a 1 row strip like Garfield, 3-4 panels is the norm. For a two row comic strip like Cul de Sac, 6-8. You can also find 1 panel comics and 3 row comics.<ref>https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-comic-book-panel-804897</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 2 Version 2.jpg|center]]
−	#*Of course sticking to a particular size will matter most if you plan on publishing your comics in print (such as a newspaper). If you plan on having them online instead, do not worry about this as much.	+	#*Of course sticking to a particular size will matter most if you plan on publishing your comics in print (such as a newspaper). If you plan on having them online instead, don't worry about this as much.
−	#*If you are printing and even if you are not, it is best to at least keep the same width and height for a single row. So you can have one strip with one row, and another strip with two rows, but all three rows should be the same width and height as each other.	+	#*If you're printing and even if you're not, it's best to at least keep the same width and height for a single row. So, you can have one strip with one row, and another strip with two rows, but all three rows should be the same width and height as each other.
	#Plan each panel. When you go to make an individual strip, write down and plan each panel. You need to know what is happening where, which characters will be included, etc. Keep it simple. A written script should be as bare-bones as possible. Descriptions of scenery should only be included if they are necessary to the action of the strip.<ref>https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Plan each panel. When you go to make an individual strip, write down and plan each panel. You need to know what is happening where, which characters will be included, etc. Keep it simple. A written script should be as bare-bones as possible. Descriptions of scenery should only be included if they are necessary to the action of the strip.<ref>https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/how-to-create-a-comic-strip/</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]
−	#Balance text and images. Make sure that you are not putting too much text in your panels. This can make the comic hard to read and enjoy. Try to limit the number of speech balloons to 2 (3 if there's a one or two word balloon), and keep the number of words in a panel below 30 and preferably below 20.<ref>http://www.blambot.com/articles_grammar.shtml</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Balance text and images. Make sure that you aren't putting too much text in your panels. This can make the comic hard to read and enjoy. Try to limit the number of speech balloons to 2 (3 if there's a one or two word balloon), and keep the number of words in a panel below 30 and preferably below 20.<ref>http://www.blambot.com/articles_grammar.shtml</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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	===Fleshing Out Your Characters===		===Fleshing Out Your Characters===
	#Give them hopes and dreams. Give your characters things that they want. Having established goals is a great way to drive story and create story lines when you're running low on ideas.<ref>https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/5-tips-writing-appealing-characters</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 5 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Give them hopes and dreams. Give your characters things that they want. Having established goals is a great way to drive story and create story lines when you're running low on ideas.<ref>https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/5-tips-writing-appealing-characters</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 5 Version 2.jpg|center]]
−	#Give them flaws. You do not want characters that seem perfect. This strikes readers as being unrealistic and boring. If you want people to really sympathize with your characters and root for them, give them flaws.<ref>https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/write-better-characters/mr-nice-guys-writing-flawed-characters</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Give them flaws. You don't want characters that seem perfect. This strikes readers as being unrealistic and boring. If you want people to really sympathize with your characters and root for them, give them flaws.<ref>https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/write-better-characters/mr-nice-guys-writing-flawed-characters</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#*They can be greedy, too talkative, rude, selfish, or not exactly smarter than your average bear.		#*They can be greedy, too talkative, rude, selfish, or not exactly smarter than your average bear.
	#Flesh out their lives. Give your characters backgrounds, interests, hobbies, and other things that show that they have actual lives. This makes them seem more real and relatable.[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 7 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Flesh out their lives. Give your characters backgrounds, interests, hobbies, and other things that show that they have actual lives. This makes them seem more real and relatable.[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 7 Version 2.jpg|center]]
−	#Fight cliches. Fight the cliches. Do not make your characters "normal" by comic standards. Give them individual and unique characteristics and think of new and different ideas for your comic.[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 8 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Fight cliches. Fight the cliches! Don't make your characters "normal" by comic standards. Give them individual and unique characteristics, and think of new and different ideas for your comic.[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 8 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#*Remember, your characters don't have to fall in love. Don't make a character for the sole purpose of being a love interest; make them realistic, and if a love story seems appropriate between two characters, let it develop in a realistic manner.		#*Remember, your characters don't have to fall in love. Don't make a character for the sole purpose of being a love interest; make them realistic, and if a love story seems appropriate between two characters, let it develop in a realistic manner.
−	#*Cliches are not how people are, they are how people think they are supposed to be. You can help change this by making your characters behave like people do in the real world.	+	#*Cliches aren't how people are, they are how people think they are supposed to be. You can help change this by making your characters behave like people do in the real world.
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	===Drawing the Comic===		===Drawing the Comic===
−	#Draw the frames. First sketch the frames. You will need to decide, based on the amount of dialogue in the script, what panel will need to be largest, smallest, etc. Just make sure you keep within your size constraints.<ref>https://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/06/how_to_make_a_c.html</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 9 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Draw the frames. First sketch the frames. You will need to decide, based on the amount of dialogue in the script, what panel will need to be largest, smallest, etc. Just make sure that you keep within your size constraints.<ref>https://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/06/how_to_make_a_c.html</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 9 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#Sketch the characters. Next sketch in where the characters will go. Make sure that there is enough room for speech balloons. Try to place them in a way that the panel will not look too full or too empty.<ref>https://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/06/how_to_make_a_c.html</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 10 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Sketch the characters. Next sketch in where the characters will go. Make sure that there is enough room for speech balloons. Try to place them in a way that the panel will not look too full or too empty.<ref>https://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/06/how_to_make_a_c.html</ref>[[Image:Make a Comic Strip Step 10 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#Add speech bubbles. Sketch in where the speech bubbles will go. Remember not to cover characters or take up too much of the frame. Keep in mind that sometimes changing the speech bubble's shape can be used to indicate a particular voice. For example, a bubble with a shape like a cartoon sun (with the pointy edges) can make a character "sound" like they're yelling. Take advantage of this.<ref>https://ift.tt/317zIzM a Comic Strip Step 11 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Add speech bubbles. Sketch in where the speech bubbles will go. Remember not to cover characters or take up too much of the frame. Keep in mind that sometimes changing the speech bubble's shape can be used to indicate a particular voice. For example, a bubble with a shape like a cartoon sun (with the pointy edges) can make a character "sound" like they're yelling. Take advantage of this.<ref>https://ift.tt/317zIzM a Comic Strip Step 11 Version 2.jpg|center]]

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