Artist, looking for a writer to collaborate

Hideki · Post by **Hideki** » Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:58 pm

I am a trained illustrator in New York City with a fine arts degree. I have been thinking about starting a comic book for some time.

I have a story idea in mind but would like to collaborate with a writer to flesh the story out and bring it to life. I am very open to change the idea and brain storm ideas.

I am interested in traditional comics like X-men, Punisher, and Batman. I tend to gravitate toward darker and sinister stories.

I am happy to send artwork samples, and if you have any writing examples, I'd love to see.

Thanks!

GreyBubbleGum · Post by **GreyBubbleGum** » Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:39 pm

Wouldn't it make more sense, especially the first time around, to do a one time short story -15-20 page to see how to like the "feel" of collaboration and if you are in sync with the writer.

Anyone can call themselves a writer nowadays, though it's funny, that there are more writer, less artist, but art grab readers, while writer keeps reader.
They sort of inverse on each other later on ahahaah.

Oh yes, back to what I was saying, you might want to do a small collaboration first. Three thing to focus on the first run around is the feel of making comic strips, collaboration, and the individual partner.

Hmm... fine arts. You have a fine art degree but do you draw in simliar style? I've never seen a comic book using that style of art before, especially not one like in the marvel and dc universe.

By the way, if you don't find the writer that is right for you, here is a little
short story if you ever wanted to try out creating a comic if you haven't done one already.

http://greybubblegum.deviantart.com/art/Shine-355716108 (short story, it's not dark but it does have vivid details)

http://greybubblegum.deviantart.com/art ... 1409200275 (synopsis, darker tone)

p.s. I'm a designer (web) that work for several marketing department and it seems as though the new trend, are anime-ish style of storytelling and artwork. I think that market is going to grow more and more, with many site like tapastic.com and inkblazers.com, so you might be able to make a few bucks here in there depending on your comic. Just food for thought.

If you have your own story, I think you should just go ahead and start drawing it, you probably won't need a writer. Most collaboration tend to be between artist who wants to enjoy drawing a story that they like and leave the writing to the writer. I don't think most artist (who have an idea for their own story) knows that a writer won't do much for them. I say go for it.

Beside, there no way of telling if a writer is good or not good, other then reading their stories and having "a good feeling" about them lol. With art, it's easier to determine that.

DAFLIGaming · Post by **DAFLIGaming** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:26 am

Do you have a link to some of your art samples.

Vnms · Post by **Vnms** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:17 am

I'd also love to see what you got man, post it up!

Ruyei · Post by **Ruyei** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:51 am

I would disagree with GreyBubbleGum on one point, that you should give up on your story idea when collaborating with a writer. As a writer myself I find that I myself am open to working with an artist's own idea if the art is good enough, and there are plenty of writers who are desperate enough to take you up on your offer. Being an artist and in demand you should have plenty to choose from. HOWEVER I do feel that you should post some art for people to see, particularly comic art. It is rather a given on this site for artists to do so, and I would highly recommended doing so.

Sincerely
Ruyei

TheGreatEye · Post by **TheGreatEye** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:40 am

If you would like to talk about your story and spitball some ideas with me I'd be up to talk about it. E-mail me at stantonmjs@gmail.com

EthanGordon · Post by **EthanGordon** » Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:59 pm

My name is Ethan Gordon, I'm English and I am 19. I have been writing for a while now, nothing too serious and nothing to really show but im very passionate and confident.

As well as writing in my spare time i have been writing articles for websites for a long time and thus have gained many new skills and experience. I am very creative and want to create something along with a team or partner.

I have wanted to create a comic series for a long time now and i have been searching on ZWOL for the right type of person and required content. If you still need someone or just want to chat about future project and ideas you can contact me at: ethangordonuk@gmail.com.

Cheers,

Ethan

princejern · Post by **princejern** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:19 am

Hello, You can call me jern.
I have been working on a Sci-Fi trilogy for sometime, but it does include something that may make some people uncomfortable. Could discuss somewhere in private? Perhaps email? Also do you have any examples?

EthanGordon · Post by **EthanGordon** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:28 pm

Sure, contact me at: ethangordonuk@gmail.com and we talk!

luispb · Post by **luispb** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:38 pm

GreyBubbleGum wrote:Wouldn't it make more sense, especially the first time around, to do a one time short story -15-20 page to see how to like the "feel" of collaboration and if you are in sync with the writer.

Anyone can call themselves a writer nowadays, though it's funny, that there are more writer, less artist, but art grab readers, while writer keeps reader.
They sort of inverse on each other later on ahahaah.

Oh yes, back to what I was saying, you might want to do a small collaboration first. Three thing to focus on the first run around is the feel of making comic strips, collaboration, and the individual partner.

Hmm... fine arts. You have a fine art degree but do you draw in simliar style? I've never seen a comic book using that style of art before, especially not one like in the marvel and dc universe.

By the way, if you don't find the writer that is right for you, here is a little
short story if you ever wanted to try out creating a comic if you haven't done one already.

http://greybubblegum.deviantart.com/art/Shine-355716108 (short story, it's not dark but it does have vivid details)

http://greybubblegum.deviantart.com/art ... 1409200275 (synopsis, darker tone)

p.s. I'm a designer (web) that work for several marketing department and it seems as though the new trend, are anime-ish style of storytelling and artwork. I think that market is going to grow more and more, with many site like tapastic.com and inkblazers.com, so you might be able to make a few bucks here in there depending on your comic. Just food for thought.

If you have your own story, I think you should just go ahead and start drawing it, you probably won't need a writer. Most collaboration tend to be between artist who wants to enjoy drawing a story that they like and leave the writing to the writer. I don't think most artist (who have an idea for their own story) knows that a writer won't do much for them. I say go for it.

Beside, there no way of telling if a writer is good or not good, other then reading their stories and having "a good feeling" about them lol. With art, it's easier to determine that.

Inkblazers is being shut down

ssassin · Post by **ssassin** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:57 pm

if your still looking for a writer you can contact me at demonssassin@gmail.com and we can chat here is a link to my DA page and some of my stuff

http://fav.me/d7tpwh4

Care_to_Dance? · Post by **Care_to_Dance?** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:01 am

If you are still looking for a writer, PM me.

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Artist, looking for a writer to collaborate

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