V¡tne conceptual first drafts

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Adding to the reference library.. Peter David.

I somewhat accidentally picked up another book to add to the reference library, Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels with Peter David.

I was reading a review concerning said book and hopped over to Amazon for a peek inside, then into the cart to see total costs including shipping for the UK. Wasn't paying attention and purchased the bloody thing as I was multi-tab-tasking. Two days later the thud of this book being squeezed through my doors mail slot wakes me from a 4 hour sleep.

Gotta say I'm not disappointed at all. I always fear books like these, that somehow no good information will be imparted and instead feel more patronizing than humbled. Not that I'm above being patronized, but it's just enjoyable on the receiving end.

Two days later I'm buried in a masterfully written reference on very close points that make me feel that I'm on the right track. At the same time he points out the pitfalls comic writers face by avoiding hard truths.

I'm currently carrying this around along with my dog eared script. Big stupid smile across my face. Got my pitch game in tact.



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V¡tne!, off to first draft review.

i've sent off issue one's first draft last night. 24 pages of, 'here goes what little esteem i have'. once i get some feedback, i'll be adding another two heads to the proofreaders list and so on.

i've also began final draft on the synopsis, which will be posted in its convoluted copy written glory. I look forward to its reaction, if any, it'll receive.

On an aside, i came across a great book at the central library today.


[The Storyboard Design Course] by [Giuseppe Cristiano]

very succinct, yet still very informative. kinda the way i like my reference books.
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Today I decided I was a penciler

Today was what you could call, a productive one. I've heard of these in forums and, like a female orgasm to the uninitiated, am confused when they occur.

Frequented the Edinburgh National Galleries and the Central Library where, upon requesting the requirements for a library card, was pleasantly surprised by "Just your name sir". Yes, that's right, no ID. It was like being a kid at the local library back in '88:

8 YEAR OLD ME: CAN I GET A LIBRARY CARD
LIBRARIAN: YOUR BILLY'S BROTHER AREN'T YOU?
8 YEAR OLD ME: YEAH
LIBRARIAN: OF COURSE

(note: in the interest of clarity, I have no brother.)

It gets better. Not only did I not require ID, but the card was also free. Free !?!?!?!?! Needless to say, I was jocund the rest of the day. That's right, jocund.

But I digress.

My excursion beyond the walls of my 400 sq ft. flat was for a brief art study at the galleries, and this, is the result below.


[The apotheosis of St.Jerome..] [Giovanni Battista Pittoni]


[faceless baby]


['Venus' of 'Mars & Venus with Cupid and a Dog' fame][Paolo Caliari]


[A burly man with burly needs]


[protocol]

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The world doesn't need another comic book writer.. but I digress.

It's true the world doesn't need another comic book writer. Not one that's mediocre and not one who thinks their different unless they can prove otherwise.

How about one who wants to prove otherwise but has no work to showcase right now? No, don't need them either.

So who am I bringing my style to the game? The answer: A nobody just like everyone who ever started.

I'm excited for two reasons.

1. It came to me, not in a vision, no no, but instead in simple terms. That this medium suits my perspective better than others, that of novel and short story. This statement alone will scare many, that's fine.

Yes, a good writer will tackle each cousin of this tree but what I'm saying is that of all the cousins, I find comic book writing to be the one that makes my heart feel good.

2. The layout, design and organization gives my nagging ocd a hard on.

Yeah, well that doesn't pay the bills nor does it get you a pitch. Heartstrings and trumpets over to the corner, assertiveness and talent other side.

Fair enough, I'll work my way to that end. Call me realistic.

Blasphemy some say, foolishness the others.

Nonetheless.

I've been translating a vignette to script these past few weeks, tentatively titled, V¡tne!. Its vision has mended well with the medium and i've found myself in utter disbelief at how quickly i've attached myself to its mouth.

The synopsis will be kept under wraps until i flesh out the first book, the artist to be desired is a friend of mine here in Edinburgh, a Mr. Paul Scott Canavan.

He's a conceptual artist by trade yet we've found a common ground on the visual appeal to this project. Egon Schiele meets Ashley Wood.

We'll see.

Consider this the rantings of an aspiring comic book writer and his pronouncement.
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