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Standing Out

Standing Out

You don't get ahead by being lost in the crowd, as some business person or lifestyle coach has inevitably said at some time. It's as true in the vacuous world of “lifestyle gurus” as it is in comics. At the time of writing there are ... [Read More]
Male and female anatomy

Male and female anatomy

If you're going to be drawing webcomics, one of the things you will almost inevitably have to do at some point is draw a person. Since we are surrounded by people (or images of people at the very least) every day, we have become very good a... [Read More]
How to Make Webcomics

How to Make Webcomics

Webcomics are everywhere these days, and they come in all shapes and sizes to suit all kinds of tastes. Some of them make the process of creating a webcomic look easy, and some have such stunning artwork that many people (including people a... [Read More]
The Buffer Debate Part 2: You Need a Buffer

The Buffer Debate Part 2: You Need a Buffer

Yesterday our guest writer, Drowemos Eseotevahi of Exiern, gave a considered argument against worrying about putting together a buffer when planning your comic. Today I'm here to argue for the humble buffer, and to explain why you really do... [Read More]
The Buffer Debate Part 1: Why You Don’t Need A Buffer

The Buffer Debate Part 1: Why You Don’t Need A Buffer

Today's article is the first of a two-part debate. Guest writer Drowemos Eseotevahi of Exiern presents his views on why webcomic writers and artists don't need a buffer. Tomorrow, I present the opposing view. It's up to you to decide which ... [Read More]
How to script a comic

How to script a comic

In his notes accompanying the extras in The Sandman Library III: Dream Country, Neil Gaiman talks about how he learned the basics of comic scriptwriting from Alan Moore; who explained the process on “one side of notebook paper”. The rea... [Read More]