How to Write Comic Strips: A Quick Guide on Writing Funny Gags and Comic Strip Panels
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
- Softcover
- New
Seller: MatSamstore, chantilly, VA, U.S.A.MatSamstore
AbeBooks seller since August 19, 2026
Condition: New
£ 16.21
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSeller Inventory # MN_3.1M_07-16-26_H0002C4P
- Title
- How to Write Comic Strips: A Quick Guide on Writing Funny Gags and Comic Strip Panels
- Author
- HowExpert Press; Zakour, John
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1978412916
- ISBN 13
- 9781978412910
The concept of humor is different for different people. The author shows the reader methods and tips to better understand and deal with these differences.
Highlights of this guide include:
1) The many formats to choose from when writing a comic:•
Single Panel
• Multi-Panel
2) How find your concept:
• Write what you know
3) How to develop and build great characters:
• Bios, Backstory and More
4) Ways to write funny yet tight gags:
• How many passes to make
• Refining your words
5) Methods and tips to use to break out of writer’s block:
• Fun exercises and routines to do
6) How to find and communicate with your artist:
• Learn how to become a team
7) Market places for your comic:
• How to find a home for your creation
8) New ways to sell and make money from comics:
• Expanding and new markets so you can make money
9) Helpful tips:
• Tricks learned after decades in the trade
About the Expert
Writes his own syndicated comic Working Daze by Universal Press. Art by Scott Roberts. Each day the comic is viewed by around 250K people. Also writes Maria’s day for Universal.
Wrote gags for Tonight Show, Joan Rivers show, Chevy Chase show and literally hundreds of comics and magazine. Has sold well over 10K gags.
Simpsons and Fairly Odd Parents and Jimmy Neutron comics.
Rugrats comic strip for a year.
A seven book humorous, sf, mystery series for Daw books and Penguin Putnam featuring a futuristic PI Zachary Nixon Johnson and his holographic assistant HARV.
The series will continue on a small press. Pro Se Productions.
The series as The Nuclear Bombshell series has been quite successful as Graphic Audio, Audio Books.
Currently writing two successful middle readers for KC Global Enterprises: Diary of a Super Girl (which remains in the kindle top 10 in class for the year) and the new Adventures of the Once and Future Queen.
Writer of numerous video games and apps. Space Run Galaxy being the most fun. Beat the Boss and Tap Titians and Driving Trump being the biggest sellers. Apps and games have had millions of downloads and purchases. (You would think he’d be richer.)
Looks like he has stuff coming in Mad in 2018ish.
The only person ever to finish in the top three of DC comics Zuda contest four times without ever winning the contest.
HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
MatSamstore
chantilly, VA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 19, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 0.00 | £ 6.75 |
Payment methods
Specialty
books across a wide range of categories and genresSeller's business information
MatSamstore
VA, U.S.A.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to MatSamstore, chantilly, Virginia, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.