If you aren’t already familiar with the comics of Emily Carroll, then this is a great strip to start with. A Question I Was Asked, like the majority of Emily’s comics, just screams good literature. The story is engrossing and mystical, and the artwork makes me drool. One day I hope to be a fraction…
This Saturday is the first annual Utah Festival of Books. “Fans of literature from throughout the state will be celebrating the beauty and power of the written word while enjoying a venue of wholesome entertainment for the entire family.ย The fun includes author signings, performances, booths, literacy activities, guest speakers, food and more! ” The…
Tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) I’ll be on several panels atย Conduitย in SLC, discussing writing, drawing and comics. Bring your questions and sketchbooks. See you there!
Today I’m giving a 2-hour presentation on writing, drawing and making comics at the Salt Lake City Library, from 3-5pm. It’s free to attend and I expect to see you there with your sketchbook and questions! More information is available on the library’s website.
I loveย the Writing Snippets podcast. Not just because they’re based in Utah (which they are). Not only because they offer excellent writing tips and advice (which they do). I love them because they are genuinely dedicated to their craft and want to share with others what they have learned and how they are improving. That’s…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loxJ3FtCJJA] Who doesn’t love This American Life? Furthermore, who doesn’t love Ira Glass or good storytelling? Fortunately for us, this four part mini-series on storytelling with Ira Glass is available on YouTube. BONUS: There’s also thisย great animation starring a hot dog.
Oh, gosh. Ivan Brunetti again. I love this guy and his book on cartooning. Ivan was interviewed on The Comics Journal about teaching cartooning and his involvement with comics and writing. He mentions how some beginners tend to get too wrapped up in “technical stuff right off the bat” (which is true in nearly all…
Two years ago, my friend Loranย Cook asked if I’d be interested in illustrating a short horror story that he’d written. Of course I said yes! He envisioned the story in comics form, with fun and child-friendly drawings, so that the horrifying ending would come as a surprise. When Loran starting describing Victuals as a story…