The Corner Box S1E8 - The Comic Book Writing Process

On this episode of The Corner Box, Megan Brown joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about David’s first comic book script after decades in the industry, everyone’s writing processes, writing issues at breakneck speeds, working with artists, how to compel readers to continue reading, and serving the role of an editor. 

Timestamp Segments

·       [01:33] David has written a comic book script.

·       [03:51] John’s writing process.

·       [07:59] Megan’s writing process.

·       [10:15] When the script doesn’t hit.

·       [12:46] Speed-writing.

·       [17:53] Writing to an artist.

·       [22:29] How to compel page-turning.

·       [26:54] Hating on infinite scroll.

·       [29:20] Approaching artists.

·       [34:32] The role of an editor.

·       [47:24] John’s Action Man.

·       [48:46] Scriptwriting How-To.

Notable Quotes

·       “Every panel should make you read the next panel. The end of every page should make you turn the page.” 

Relevant Links

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