Writing Comics: The Sidekick Rule and Other Trade Secrets
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Join Bill Willingham (Fables) as he explores the structuring of comic pages. Learn the tricks of those who have come before that make a static image come to life.
What do you do when nothing less than being able to write iconic characters will do? We’ll discuss how to do that, how to get those jobs, and how to keep them!
Writing comics can be a real challenge, & like every artistic endeavor, sometimes doing it right can hurt! Learn why it can hurt to write comics, & how to deal with it.
What is a comic for women? Is it a good idea to try to write to a specific readership? Is it even possible? Explore this topic with our distinguished guests.
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Writing women friendly comics has gathered a a lot of attention in comics these days, and it's become a source of much debate and controversy. What is a comic for women? Are you damned no matter what you do? Is it a good idea to try to write to a specific readership? Is it even possible? Note that this isn’t a Women in Comics panel. Dissenting opinions may occur.
Presentation of edged weapons from the Stone Age to the present, including many authentic historical pieces.
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Author and researcher Michael Z. Williamson talks about the history, development and manufacture of edged weapons from the Neolithic to the present, and displays many original historical pieces. Q&A, photos welcome.
Two professional biologists help you to write realistic environments and interesting ecologies. Learn how the environment and the biota can interact to further your stories.
What was it like to fight with a sword? With a spear? How did it feel to charge into a wall of enemy soldiers? Improve your writing by learning what ancient combat was really like.
How do wars end, what does the "end" of a conflict really mean, and what makes or breaks a peace? Explore the realities behind the end of military conflicts to create more believable fictional wars.
Plants and Fungi are fascinating, diverse and important beyond measure. Two professional biologists explain how diverse flora can add realism to your fiction.