Writing for Comics.

Over the last couple of weeks I have seen several things about the lovely interwebs that pertain to the writing. All of it is fantastic advice and it can be applied to all types of writing and so I thought that the SCC writers here may find what they have to say very useful.

Firstly a link from James Moran's blog. I have linked this writing FAQ in my own blog, and it is extremely honest and he does not wrap anything in cotton wool.

http://jamesmoran.blogspot.com/2009/03/big-writing-faq.html#writeroutine

Next we have a link from Tony Lee which again does not beat around the bush about the realities of writing for comics and I found it very useful, it even tells you how you should treat your editors, so here it is for you all.

http://users.livejournal.com/_tonylee_/434546.html

http://users.livejournal.com/_tonylee_/434822.html

Also this is big big news. There is a comic convention in Leeds in November, and this year they are asking for academic papers on comics and the media. This is a fantastic opportunity for any writers out there who are also academics. Also if any of us could actually get along to it in November then I think it will really be worth it. I will put the link up here so that people can look at the website and check out the convention itself as well as the academic side. This is the first time that I have seen anything like this at a convention.

http://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/conference%20page.asp

So there you have it from writing FAQ to comics being the main feature of an academic conference. It's all happening. Don't forget to check back here regularly for more news on writing, artistry, comics and what the lovely people here at the SCC are doing at the moment. If you would actually like to come and see what we do, then we will be at Swansea Museum in August (19th, 22nd, 26th, and 29th.) holdng informal workshops about comic creation, and it would be fantastic to see you all there. ^_^

Until next time

Plug, Plug.

So jsut in case any of you folks out there are a bit lost, or just too lazy to check out my Monster Kids blog, from my mind and Pete's pencil to your computer screen; here is the first completed strip entitled 'Blood Shed'. Enjoy.

manga head

heya to all you people out there this nathan. one of the S.C.C artists! we have loads of styles of art going on within are group! but im one of the manga heads who goes by the pen name ukemi. meaning in a nutshell to control ones moving body without injury. as a b boy this is key lol.

I create many forms of art from fine art to illustration and graffiti art.

For the S.C.C anthology Im creating a comic simply titled LOVE. here is a preview of the comic

you can see more on 19th, 22nd, 26th and 29th of july as well as a lot more work from me.

Comics Workshops at Swansea Museum

The Swansea Comics Collective has accepted an invitation from Swansea Museum to host some 'Creating Comics' workshops in August. The workshops will be a chance to create your own comics, meet and chat with local comic creators and browse a small exhibition of the groups work.

We'll be at the Museum on Wednesday 19th, Saturday 22nd, Wednesday 26th and Saturday 29th August, 11am-4pm. It's open to all ages and with all necesary equipment supplied, you've no reason not to come on down and join in. Hope to see you there...