by DJ Coffman | Sep 5, 2011 | Making Comics
This is an ongoing blog series as I develop a new comic strip. If you missed the other articles, here they be! Part One: What’s in a Name, Introduction to Developing a Comic Strip Part Two: Pitches and Hooks Part Three: How to Create Strong Characters Part Four:...
by DJ Coffman | Aug 29, 2011 | Making Comics, Uncategorized
This is a series of articles about developing my new comic strip, “Trader Don’s”. Today I’m going to discuss world building, why it’s important and not important to know where your comic is located, etc. If you missed the other articles,...
by DJ Coffman | Aug 26, 2011 | Before Coffee, Making Comics
This is a series of articles I’m writing on how to develop a new comic strip, as I actually develop a new comic strip called “Trader Don’s” – I’ll be covering my journey from creation through launch, business… all of...
by DJ Coffman | Aug 25, 2011 | Before Coffee, Making Comics
Last time on the comic development blog I discussed the best way to come up with a theme for your strip, and announced the working title of mine, Trader Don’s and some initial thoughts. Today I’m going to disclose my “Hook” and talk about one...
by DJ Coffman | Aug 22, 2011 | Making Comics
I thought it might be interesting to develop an all new comic strip in public, both for my fans AND for aspiring cartoonists and comic strip makers out there to see how I’m approaching it. If you’re interested in this journey… read on! write what you...
by DJ Coffman | Aug 3, 2011 | Before Coffee, Hero By Night, Inspirations, Jack Kirby
Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Jack Kirby. I’m literally surrounded by his work in my office. Some people know about the crazy dreams I’ve had about Kirby’s Ghost where he comes and pushes me to be more disciplined, which I detailed in...
by DJ Coffman | Jul 10, 2011 | Before Coffee, Inspirations
So here’s the deal…. my new daily blog and social activity will be over at Google+ you can use this link: http://gplus.to/comics or http://profiles.google.com/djcoffman As far as I know, Google has opened up (as of Friday) to anyone with a Gmail account....
