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So in November I participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and successfully completed the rough draft of my first novel, which needs a lot of editing, but which I am overall very happy with.
This month is Script Frenzy, a similar challenge where you are supposed to write 100 page script in 30 days. I'm writing a series of short comics scripts featuring my OC characters that I've been posting on here.
Unfortunately I've run in to some snags! It's day 9 and so I should have about 30 pages done, and I don't. I have 8. I've run into three problems.
1) It's more difficult than I thought getting used to writing in comics script format. I'm using the full script style that Peter David describes in his book Writing For Comics and Graphic Novels. I don't know how much of an industry standard that style is, but I like it because it gives me the writer control over what happens when and how while still leaving enough up to the artist (assuming there will ever be one) to allow them creativity, but gives them something to go off of. I think this problem will go away as I get used to writing a script instead of writing prose. I just need to adjust to thinking about panels, dialogue balloons and what fits on a page.
2) I'm lacking ideas on just what to have my characters do. I love my characters and I really want to start developing them, but I don't know what kind of conflicts to put each through.
3) I'm overall lacking motivation.
I could use everybody's help on these things. If anybody has written comics scripts before and has pointers for me, please let me know. And if anybody has some cool or funny plot point ideas for any of my OC characters that you don't mind suggesting for my use, I am officially open to ideas. But most of all, I need the motivation to work and try to write about 5 pages a day (what I'd truthfully have to do to catch up) So if anyone just wants to drop in and post their interest and their support, I think that would help most of all. Knowing there's a potential audience who might think my stories are cool makes me much more willing to put the work in to write than thinking I'm just writing for myself.
Thanks to everyone and anyone.
God Bless,
Ryan
This month is Script Frenzy, a similar challenge where you are supposed to write 100 page script in 30 days. I'm writing a series of short comics scripts featuring my OC characters that I've been posting on here.
Unfortunately I've run in to some snags! It's day 9 and so I should have about 30 pages done, and I don't. I have 8. I've run into three problems.
1) It's more difficult than I thought getting used to writing in comics script format. I'm using the full script style that Peter David describes in his book Writing For Comics and Graphic Novels. I don't know how much of an industry standard that style is, but I like it because it gives me the writer control over what happens when and how while still leaving enough up to the artist (assuming there will ever be one) to allow them creativity, but gives them something to go off of. I think this problem will go away as I get used to writing a script instead of writing prose. I just need to adjust to thinking about panels, dialogue balloons and what fits on a page.
2) I'm lacking ideas on just what to have my characters do. I love my characters and I really want to start developing them, but I don't know what kind of conflicts to put each through.
3) I'm overall lacking motivation.
I could use everybody's help on these things. If anybody has written comics scripts before and has pointers for me, please let me know. And if anybody has some cool or funny plot point ideas for any of my OC characters that you don't mind suggesting for my use, I am officially open to ideas. But most of all, I need the motivation to work and try to write about 5 pages a day (what I'd truthfully have to do to catch up) So if anyone just wants to drop in and post their interest and their support, I think that would help most of all. Knowing there's a potential audience who might think my stories are cool makes me much more willing to put the work in to write than thinking I'm just writing for myself.
Thanks to everyone and anyone.
God Bless,
Ryan
You Can Be a Superhero!
One of the reasons I'm here on DeviantArt is that I really love superheroes, and since you're here, you probably do too. I think to some point we all do. We all admire the idea of someone who is out there fighting for what's right. Fighting to make a difference. Well, right now we all have a chance to be a hero, and it doesn't take super-strength or x-ray vision, ninja fighting skills or telepathy, high-tech gadgets or even a cool car.
No all it takes is $5, a small donation to the National MS Society. You see MS or Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that effects a new person every hour. Having multiple sclerosis means that you may not be
Captain America Shortlist
Ok,so, since I'm home sick and have done about all the sleeping and pill-popping and cough-syrup downing and drinking of tea I can, and since there's recently been a short list of possible actors to play Captain America released, I thought I would sit down and jot down my short list of actors I think could possibly play Captain America, and while I was at it, write this incredibly long, drawn out, run-on sentence. Here we go, in no order in particular, actors Ryan thinks could play Captain America.
1. Chris Pine
2. Jensen Ackles
3. Channing Tatum
4. Ryan McPartlin
5. Justin Hartly
A couple of these guys have already played classic comi
Lazy
Why is it I love drawing and yet I only find time to do a pic, like once a month at best? Why is it that I love writing but I've only completed two chapters of the book I started writing about 2 years ago? Why is it that I like reading but I seem to take a really long time to finish reading a book? Why is it that I like to take walks but I'm sitting on my couch?
Prayer request
Hey everybody,
So I know a lot of my friends on here are pretty faithful followers of Christ,and so I thought I might put this request for prayers up here. On Thursday I found out my Dad has cancer in his throat. They're pretty sure they'll be able to get it all, and they say there's not much to worry about, but even so, if some of you guys could just keep him in your prayers I'd be very greatful. Thanks so much,
Love and God Bless,
Ryan
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