How I Write A Graphic Novel: Script Format // Authortube [CC]

I've been meaning to start a series on How I Write Graphic Novels & Comics, so here's my very first entry! Today's episode focuses on script format, but specifically from a writer's perspective. Sadly, I can't even draw a proper stick figure bit, lol, so my approach is better suited for newbie comic writers, or published authors wishing to venture into comics. Let me know in the comments if there's anything you'd like to see in this series!
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🔥PUERTO RICO STRONG Anthology: bookshop.org/b...
🔥THE DC COMICS GUIDE TO WRITING COMICS: www.amazon.com...
🔥LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME by Mariko Tamaki; Illustrated by Rosemary Valero -O'Connell: bookshop.org/b...
🔥AFTERLIFE ARCHIE: ESCAPE FROM RIVERDALE: www.amazon.com...
🔥THE ORACLE CODE by Marieke Nijkamp; Illustrated by Manuel Preitano: bookshop.org/b...
🔥Marvel Database: Jessica Drew (Earth 616) marvel.fandom....)
✨OTHER SCRIPT FORMAT VIDEOS I RECOMMEND // ILLUSTRATOR-FRIENDLY!✨
🔥Dina Norlund's Vlog: What I Learned From Finishing My First Graphic Novel • What I learned from fi...
🔥Neil Gaiman's Masterclass on How To Create A Comic Book: www.masterclas...
🔥Eduardo Pavez Goye's Vlog: How To Write A Graphic Novel • HOW TO WRITE A GRAPHIC...
🔥Mark Crilley's Vlog: Writing/Storytelling: 10 Tips To Help You • Writing/Storytelling: ...
🔥Lucifer Storm's Vlog: Tips, Advice, & Guidelines For Writing Comic Book Scripts • Tips, Advice & Guideli...
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[@emmanuelespino2796]

Began turning my screen play into a graphic novel recently, and this was very helpful for the transition between styles. THANK YOU!!

[@riffbaama]

I started today the same process, how are you going?

[@emmanuelespino2796]

@@riffbaama haven't had time to add to it for a while. Hoping to make some progress on it soon.

[@freshwaveentertainment]

@emmanuelespino2896 I too am trying to turn my screenplays into graphic novels. I’ve already produced my screenplays into films but I would love to get into graphic novel/comic book writing and I believe starting with my screenplays is a good idea.

[@taylorramage]

Really cool to see a script format/template from a writer's POV since that information rarely gets covered in most of the craft/structure educational materials I've come across. It's so key in collaboration to work in a format that someone who isn't a writer can understand. Loved Puerto Rico Strong, btw.

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for reading PR Strong!! I had no idea this part of the craft rarely got discussed from a writer's POV until I started searching for videos. I hope to add more to the current offerings from that perspective soon!

[@lanematt6987]

For some reason, I could never visualize how to write the script, but this was soooo helpful!!!! Thank you :D

[@rindos-mom]

Great breakdown! I have been enjoying Superscript for scripting comics, it has quick keys for Pages, Panels, and Dialogue. It makes formatting a breeze so you can focus on the script!

[@amparoortiz2234]

I hadn't heard of Superscript and now I MUST SEARCH ALL THE THINGS! Thanks so much for the rec!!!

[@wrestlingcommunity]

I love how you broke down the basics and showed us how you work. Great video!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@luckie-rae6058]

i don’t think it can be overstated how insightful this is

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much!! ☺️☺️

[@NativePillowFist]

Keep up the good work

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much!!

[@moonlink727]

I’m writing a script for a graphic novel, and at first I just wrote paragraphs of dialogue and nothing else like “Zina: blahblabloohboba.” I later gave up because I was so out of motivation, and my script was a mess. After this video, I actually have more motivation and now know how to write the script! Thank you for this amazing video :)

[@amparoortiz2234]

This just made my day! Thank you so much and keep up the great work!

[@andrecasseus6040]

A great comprehensive cover. Like and shared.

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much!!

[@hzlkelly]

I already have my story I wrote years ago. Want to develop it more though as I wrote it and finished in two weeks (at least the genesis of it) years ago. I’ve since been building the universe a little more and I found the script but wanted to turn it into a graphic novel and didn’t have a know how of how to format it.
Thank you for your videos.

[@amparoortiz2234]

Ahhh this is amazing! Thank you so much for watching!

[@oliviavaughn6160]

This was so cool to learn about! I've always wanted to get into graphic novels. Imma come back to this!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Ahhh, YES. Write all the graphic novels, please!!

[@nmehreen9180]

Please make more vedio like this

[@israelwiltshire8666]

brilliant video extremely helpful thank you so much

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much!!

[@joshjoissaint]

HI anyone live in or near Atlanta ga? I wrote a story but haven't completed a script yet. looking for some trying to callab with. also, great video. helped a lot

[@LiselleSambury]

Super interesting to learn about!

[@amparoortiz2234]

I still consider myself a newbie, so this is my way of doing more to strengthen my skills lol.

[@nmehreen9180]

Just watched your vedio and I was like OMG ❤it was magical and helpful thanks for vedio💖

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jxeu1128]

Thank you so much!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you for even watching!!

[@GothMusicLatinAmerica]

Thanks, this was so helpful!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@pabekmabeny8665]

Thanks

[@AbrahamStone-p7u]

I am going to use fade in for my graphic novel.

[@xfilion]

I love this. Do you have sample pages of the scripts in this video?

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you! I only posted the pages seen in this video as samples, yes.

[@kkgraphics4919]

Thanks for giving a proper way to my efforts..

[@amparoortiz2234]

It’s my pleasure!

[@chopperking1967]

Why does Sheila think she, not her boyfriend, is entitled to the last piece of pizza?! ;-) Thanks for the video. :-)

[@amparoortiz2234]

😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching!

[@terryboldenjr.3555]

This is very helpful! Saving this video!

[@dc3120]

@3:23 will usually contain what ?

[@nekorina9011]

So happy to find another Puerto RIcan comics creator!! I'm close to graduating in a degree in sequential art, and I'm trying to learn what I can to write my own stories (I do a lot of drawing, but writing? Not as much as I should.)

[@amparoortiz2234]

This is the sweetest! Congratulations on finishing your degree!

[@YellowDiary-sg7jk]

The best explanation

[@zZz_0-_-0_zZz]

Very informative. Big thanks! ^^

[@henrycuevas2834]

Thanks for your video. I guess I am dense. Please explain how you would format a script if you are also t the illustrator. Would a literary agent accept less details on a scene's environment or a character's facial expression, if these things are illustrated??

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching the video! I always recommend checking each agent's submission guidelines before querying, but as I understand it, illustrators don't submit scripts like the ones I write--they submit sample pages of their actual illustrations/panels. As for what's acceptable in the illustrations themselves, I suggest sticking with what's important to show in a specific scene (agents won't be looking at details in the way your question is framed!). Be sure to research as much as possible and keep creating!

[@damien573]

Thanks for the tips! Very interesting how similar it is to writing scripts for film or tv, despite the technical differences, the same writing principals apply. I suppose instead of time/duration, I need to think in “pages”

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@aleroart]

Great watch while working on graphic novels follow puerto rican strong creator ;) keep it up =)

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much!!

[@meremstitches]

Hi !! Thanks for this 🙌. Also tell us of your publishing experience 👍

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@Abia-p7w]

Does graphic novel need to be done traditionally?

[@amparoortiz2234]

Yes and no, but I’m interested in knowing more about what you’re referring to as traditionally? I can make a separate video about this!

[@Eckhout]

Such an amazing video, thank you so much for the content. Greetings from brasil!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Ahhh thank you so much for watching!!

[@Alexienival]

AMAZING information. Thank you!

[@amparoortiz2234]

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[@numerounoamo9318]

Cool I can actually follow your suggestions easy to understand thx

[@amparoortiz2234]

Ahhhh thank you so much for watching!!!

[@carolwriterb]

Very, very helpful. thank you!

[@amparoortiz2234]

You’re welcome!!

[@AlinaAsks]

Super informative and interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@amparoortiz2234]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@alexanderhetyur6860]

What a video! Thank you

[@amparoortiz2234]

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[@sebastiancuicatl8305]

Thank you

[@amparoortiz2234]

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[@MyDailySAGA]

This is amazing!

[@amparoortiz2234]

Ahh, thank you so much!

[@amparoortiz2234]

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[@josuegonzalez5576]

You speak Spanish?

[@amparoortiz2234]

It's my first language.