Comic Script Editing

Turn your draft into a more compelling, kick-ass comic your readers will remember!

Does this sound familiar? You finished your script and...

You've produced several comics, but readers aren't as hyped about subsequent issues as you want them to be.

You've reached out to publishers, but they're not interested.

You know your ideas are strong, but something's missing... you're just not sure what it is.

You've grown nervous and uncertain about the story that once felt so magical... now, instead of finishing the script, you’re thinking about shelving it and starting something new.

You're Not Alone!

Don't give up yet. Even established pros need help from an editor. I've personally worked with many writers who've already written several successful comics but who still struggle with pacing, nailing those page turns, and choosing the exact best moment for the splash page.

You’ve already finished the hard part: that important first draft. Most people don't get that far. Now, you just need help making it kick as much ass as you've always imagined it could.

What you need is an experienced editor who'll not only help you finalize your script but also teach you the pitfalls to look for with your next script.

And that's where I come in...

You’re ready for script editing if:

You’ve written a draft of your comic. (If you’re struggling with how to finish, I work with incomplete manuscripts too.)
You know you’ve got a good story, maybe even a great one, but you’re not sure how to get the most out of the comic medium to make it stand out and engage readers.
You’ve received positive feedback from early readers, but none of it’s actionable. What you need is someone to tell you what’s working and what’s not and exactly how to fix it.
You're serious about becoming a successful comic writer.

Here's What You'll Get When Working With Me...

For comic scripts, I've found that a two-step review process works best. First, we solidify the story, and then we focus on the scene-by-scene and panel-by-panel details.

Step One: Evaluation

I'll read the script and provide an in-depth, written report that highlights what’s working and what’s not. I look for potential problems with the story (premise, plot, pacing, tension, conflict and resolution, setting and world-building, characters and character growth) and with the script (panel descriptions, dialog, page turns, panel flow). This step also includes in-line comments, where necessary.

Step Two: In-Line Comments

After you've revised your script based on my comments and our discussion about them, I'll go through the script and examine it scene by scene, panel by panel. I'll provide in-line edits to help you improve your panel descriptions, your layout, your dialog, etc. My goal here is to provide a detailed edit that helps you get the most out of the comic medium.

Two 60-minute video conferences or phone calls

After each review, we'll meet to discuss my feedback. This is a great time for me to answer questions and for us to brainstorm ideas.

Email support

Like all of my editing packages, you can email me between deadlines for questions, brainstorming, and support.

Additional services

My comics script editing package does not include art review, copy editing, or proofreading. However, I do provide those services when needed based on a predetermined page rate.

Comics script editing is NOT a good fit if:

You've already completed your comic art and lettering, but you want someone to improve only the dialog.
You struggle to accept constructive criticism about your writing.
You’re looking for a few generic comments similar to what you might expect from a beta reader, or you’re looking for someone to say you’re story is great as it is.
Writing is more of a hobby and you're not willing to do rewrites based on the feedback you receive.