What are your goals as a writer?

alterity · 07-23-2006, 05:18 PM

First off: Hello, I am a newbie...Sounds like the start of an AA meeting. "Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a newbie. I know, I know. Its not something I had planned on doing. It just..happened. It is what I am and I am hear to solve that."

ANYWAYS

What are your plans as a writer? Do you have specific goals? Do you want to change comics from pop culture to art? Do you just wish to re-tread with your favorite characters? (not a judgement, more of an observation). Lastly, why the hell comics? Haha.

I guess I will go first. I dont want to do super-heroes. But I do want to bring that epic scope that Marvel and DC have to some more subdued ideas and slice of life stories. I think Brian Wood does that with DMZ. I would love to have a hand in showing that comics are not all super-heroes or nostalgia. Not that any thing is wrong with either. Just not my thing. I think the graphic novel is just that. It is this beautiful marriage of the novel and movie. I want to see it taken as far as it can possibly go, and then pushed further. So, how about you guys.

Kevin

The Anti-crest · 07-23-2006, 05:21 PM

My goal is to write a story that moves people.

I chose comics because i love to read comics and because I think there are things that comics can do that movies cant, and there are things comics can do that regular books cant.

And because I like art and color even if I can not draw. I want people to be impressed with surreal and brilliant art. If reading comics gets people to appreciate both literature and art then why the heck not?

JonHParrish · 07-23-2006, 06:31 PM

Well, I guess I can honestly say that my first goal before everything else is to see a comic book with my name on the cover. I want to walk into a comic book store, pick it up, and have the guys say, "yeah, that's a good one."

After that. I want to do stories that focus on family, religion, and values without being preachy or completely "Disney-fied" (patent pending

). Something that will make people laugh, cry, and think all in the same book.

I guess write now, that pretty much sums it up.

The Anti-crest · 07-23-2006, 06:38 PM

that first part would be the greatest day of anybodies life.

Romaine · 07-23-2006, 06:58 PM

My goals as a writer are to use fiction as a vessel to talk about the problems we all deal with, show those problems in a new light and maybe even offer some possible solutions. This is, of course, in addition to the usual reasons like exploring the depths of the human soul and such stuff like that.

I think the sequential art medium (I like to avoid the words "comic book" because "comic" implies silliness) is great because it's the perfect combination of art and literature. I think it's capable of so much more than it has become. Only with sequential art can you get the depth of prose and the cinematic effect of movies without spending millions of dollars. How cool is that?

~Max Romaine

**Buckyrig** · 07-23-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romaine

I think the sequential art medium (I like to avoid the words "comic book" because "comic" implies silliness) is great because it's the perfect combination of art and literature.

See, I think this betrays a belief that there is something wrong with the medium. It's a compensatory euphemism for an industry that does feel a need to apologize for its existence.

My goals are to tell good stories, and maybe find new structures along the way...I actually look towards plays a lot, rather than movies. I just like the idea of new techniques. What Moore did (through his artist. never would have worked if he couldn't pull it off) in the last issue of Promethea was amazing.

Comics...because I prefer actions over words...and you can control your comics more than if you were to sell a screenplay.

JonHParrish · 07-23-2006, 07:23 PM

I also want to keep learning as I go.

Romaine · 07-23-2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

I think this betrays a belief that there is something wrong with the medium.

I never said there was anything wrong with the medium, I just don't like the term "comic book." As I said, the medium is capable of so much more than "comic" stories. I think the name should reflect that.

Will Eisner preferred the term "sequential art." I happen to agree.

~Max Romaine

**Lovecraft13** · 07-23-2006, 08:00 PM

Money. Women. Power!

sacredsincomics · 07-23-2006, 09:04 PM

My goal as a writer is to create stories that are epic, emotionally captivating, and insightful.

As a comic book writer, I would love to release a number of creator owned books. I have a number of ideas, two big fantasy/action type stories, one Superhero story and two harsh real life type stories, one of them a 24 page one shot. The rest of the stories are all ongoing series.

At the moment I'm working on one of the Fantasy stories, the story out of all of them that I'm most passionate about.

Also, someday I would love to write for Superman.

Why comics? I absolutely love art. Also, I see the medium as a stepping stone to other mediums, such as films and tv. I would also love to write a book, and be involved in the scripting of video games.

While I do see comics as a stepping stone, the medium is something that will always be with me, and something that, hopefully, I will always be involved in.

The Anti-crest · 07-23-2006, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romaine

I never said there was anything wrong with the medium, I just don't like the term "comic book." As I said, the medium is capable of so much more than "comic" stories. I think the name should reflect that.

Will Eisner preferred the term "sequential art." I happen to agree.

~Max Romaine

I wish more people would call their books comic books. That way when i say "i want to write comics" they wouldnt look at me weird. haha.

alterity · 07-23-2006, 09:33 PM

I must say, I love these responses. They range across the board. Personally, I want to see this medium as a whole thrive. I agree though with the man above (whose name escapes me thinks to the power of two bottles of merlot) but he said that my comment had something to do with the medium needs to apologize for itself. I agree. We do apologize to damn much for loving this medium! We make it apologize for itself! Maybe its the wine, but write now a comic creators manifesto sounds really nice. But then again, place the words Unibomber in front of manifesto and it changes the idea of even doing one...then again, what about Marx and his manifesto. Ok...manifestos dont seem to come to fruition. Gotcha, moving on. Haha. I just wanted to thank everyone for thier responses, and I cant wait to see all your books. CHEERS to us all.

**Buckyrig** · 07-23-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romaine

Will Eisner preferred the term "sequential art." I happen to agree.

Eisner's dead. What's your point?

Scribe · 07-23-2006, 09:36 PM

My goal as a writer is to tell a good story, find an audience, and hold it's attention for as long as the story requires.

j giar · 07-23-2006, 11:15 PM

My goal is to tell a story..that when the reader is done all they can say is....

Wow!

I for one do believe that comics and film have more in common than what has always been percieved, and there are definitely avenues that have not been explored yet. We just need to find them.

07-23-2006, 05:18 PM	#1
alterity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The dire suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30	What are your goals as a writer? First off: Hello, I am a newbie...Sounds like the start of an AA meeting. "Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a newbie. I know, I know. Its not something I had planned on doing. It just..happened. It is what I am and I am hear to solve that." ANYWAYS What are your plans as a writer? Do you have specific goals? Do you want to change comics from pop culture to art? Do you just wish to re-tread with your favorite characters? (not a judgement, more of an observation). Lastly, why the hell comics? Haha. I guess I will go first. I dont want to do super-heroes. But I do want to bring that epic scope that Marvel and DC have to some more subdued ideas and slice of life stories. I think Brian Wood does that with DMZ. I would love to have a hand in showing that comics are not all super-heroes or nostalgia. Not that any thing is wrong with either. Just not my thing. I think the graphic novel is just that. It is this beautiful marriage of the novel and movie. I want to see it taken as far as it can possibly go, and then pushed further. So, how about you guys. Kevin

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sacredsincomics Partner in Crime Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK, Manchester Posts: 469	My goal as a writer is to create stories that are epic, emotionally captivating, and insightful. As a comic book writer, I would love to release a number of creator owned books. I have a number of ideas, two big fantasy/action type stories, one Superhero story and two harsh real life type stories, one of them a 24 page one shot. The rest of the stories are all ongoing series. At the moment I'm working on one of the Fantasy stories, the story out of all of them that I'm most passionate about. Also, someday I would love to write for Superman. Why comics? I absolutely love art. Also, I see the medium as a stepping stone to other mediums, such as films and tv. I would also love to write a book, and be involved in the scripting of video games. While I do see comics as a stepping stone, the medium is something that will always be with me, and something that, hopefully, I will always be involved in. Last edited by sacredsincomics; 07-24-2006 at 10:22 AM.

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07-23-2006, 05:21 PM	#2
The Anti-crest Robert Tidwell - JUGGALO Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,554	My goal is to write a story that moves people. I chose comics because i love to read comics and because I think there are things that comics can do that movies cant, and there are things comics can do that regular books cant. And because I like art and color even if I can not draw. I want people to be impressed with surreal and brilliant art. If reading comics gets people to appreciate both literature and art then why the heck not?

07-23-2006, 06:31 PM	#3
JonHParrish Still Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,029	Well, I guess I can honestly say that my first goal before everything else is to see a comic book with my name on the cover. I want to walk into a comic book store, pick it up, and have the guys say, "yeah, that's a good one." After that. I want to do stories that focus on family, religion, and values without being preachy or completely "Disney-fied" (patent pending ). Something that will make people laugh, cry, and think all in the same book. I guess write now, that pretty much sums it up.

07-23-2006, 06:38 PM	#4
The Anti-crest Robert Tidwell - JUGGALO Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,554	that first part would be the greatest day of anybodies life.

07-23-2006, 06:58 PM	#5
Romaine Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 53	My goals as a writer are to use fiction as a vessel to talk about the problems we all deal with, show those problems in a new light and maybe even offer some possible solutions. This is, of course, in addition to the usual reasons like exploring the depths of the human soul and such stuff like that. I think the sequential art medium (I like to avoid the words "comic book" because "comic" implies silliness) is great because it's the perfect combination of art and literature. I think it's capable of so much more than it has become. Only with sequential art can you get the depth of prose and the cinematic effect of movies without spending millions of dollars. How cool is that? ~Max Romaine

07-23-2006, 07:23 PM	#7
JonHParrish Still Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,029	I also want to keep learning as I go.

07-23-2006, 09:33 PM	#12
alterity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The dire suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30	I must say, I love these responses. They range across the board. Personally, I want to see this medium as a whole thrive. I agree though with the man above (whose name escapes me thinks to the power of two bottles of merlot) but he said that my comment had something to do with the medium needs to apologize for itself. I agree. We do apologize to damn much for loving this medium! We make it apologize for itself! Maybe its the wine, but write now a comic creators manifesto sounds really nice. But then again, place the words Unibomber in front of manifesto and it changes the idea of even doing one...then again, what about Marx and his manifesto. Ok...manifestos dont seem to come to fruition. Gotcha, moving on. Haha. I just wanted to thank everyone for thier responses, and I cant wait to see all your books. CHEERS to us all.

07-23-2006, 09:36 PM	#14
Scribe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 358	My goal as a writer is to tell a good story, find an audience, and hold it's attention for as long as the story requires.

07-23-2006, 11:15 PM	#15
j giar Has nothing to add. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 6,002	My goal is to tell a story..that when the reader is done all they can say is.... Wow! I for one do believe that comics and film have more in common than what has always been percieved, and there are definitely avenues that have not been explored yet. We just need to find them.