Is my Facebook page for Sacred Knight.
I have a Who's Who started - check it out. First draft of my characters from the graphic novel I'd started. Then writing the novels became easier. Now, I want to finish the books and get started again on the graphic novels. I wonder if there will ever be enough time.
Showing posts with label graphic novel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graphic novel. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, May 9, 2011
91% can't be wrong!
Yep, that's right. 91% of voters wanted more!
Okay, so you're wondering what's going on. Well, let me explain.
A long while ago I began uploading the first chapter of Sacred Knight as a graphic novel as a preview. It was only meant to be a few pages, but then I started thinking about uploading the whole chapter. Since I wasn't sure if anyone really wanted to finish reading it, I put up a poll to ask the people who mattered -- the readers.
A lot has happened since I first started that poll. For one, I wrote the whole novel (which started out as drafting the the script for the graphic novel) and I've made the decision to redo this whole chapter with color (thanks to Manga Studios 4). Hopefully some better art too -- hopefully I've learned something in this time!
Still, 91% of the voters wanted to see the rest of the first chapter. I don't want to disappoint. So, I'm continuing to post the first chapter in all its "basement art" wonderfulness! We all have to start somewhere.
Here's your preview. Enjoy.
Okay, so you're wondering what's going on. Well, let me explain.
A long while ago I began uploading the first chapter of Sacred Knight as a graphic novel as a preview. It was only meant to be a few pages, but then I started thinking about uploading the whole chapter. Since I wasn't sure if anyone really wanted to finish reading it, I put up a poll to ask the people who mattered -- the readers.
A lot has happened since I first started that poll. For one, I wrote the whole novel (which started out as drafting the the script for the graphic novel) and I've made the decision to redo this whole chapter with color (thanks to Manga Studios 4). Hopefully some better art too -- hopefully I've learned something in this time!
Still, 91% of the voters wanted to see the rest of the first chapter. I don't want to disappoint. So, I'm continuing to post the first chapter in all its "basement art" wonderfulness! We all have to start somewhere.
Here's your preview. Enjoy.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
What about the graphic novel?
If you've been following along on my other blog, or on my Sacred Knight facebook page, or have been one of my friends on this long path of developing the story, you might now be wondering what's happening to the graphic novel.
If you're new to the Sacred Knight world, then here's a bit of backstory. I had a long battle with myself about whether to do continue writing the novel or not when I changed it to a graphic novel. I finally decided to do both. Of course, that meant time. It does take awhile to write and to draw a comic (especially one that's an undertaking of this magnitude). I also didn't feel my art skills were where I wanted them to be to draw this story how I want to. In order to do my passion justice, I needed time to learn more and gain confidence.
I did release the first chapter as a segment, but after some distance from the story, I realized it wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. I still needed more time.
So, I decided to work on the book. Even though I had it all scripted out for the graphic novel, I knew it might change when I wrote the book. So, again, another battle with myself. Did I just need to write the book first when I so badly wanted to do it as a graphic novel?
At long last, I decided to just write it. I had the dialogue and basic actions. I knew where I was going with the story. Really all that was left was to add some narrative and setting to it.
Well, that's all fine and dandy. It worked well until I started editing the manuscript. Then I realized dialogue needed changed for clarity. So I've been going back and forth between my manuscript and the script making sure that the dialogue is the same between the two.
Even the dialogue in chapter 1 changed. This means that the first issued segment will need redone (not that I'm shocked, surprised, or even disappointed by this). In fact, I'm rather glad. I'd already decided to use the first part as a storyboard and redo it. With Manga Studios 4, I'll be able to color the graphic novel (which has been another thing to learn).
What does this mean overall? Well, I have a few physical copies of my first chapter of Sacred Knight left. If you want a copy of the original black and white with the hopes that it becomes a collector's issue, head on over to Morning Sky Studios to purchase a copy. I believe I only printed 50 copies. Imagine if you could go back and get a first edition Harry Potter Year 1, or a rough draft of Twilight! This might be your last chance.
You can also check it out on webcomicsnation. Starting this weekend, I'll be uploading the remaining pages to the first chapter.
So, I'll keep writing the books for now and working on the graphic novel revamp. I hope you'll go out and share this story with your friends. Together, we can make this grow together.
If you're new to the Sacred Knight world, then here's a bit of backstory. I had a long battle with myself about whether to do continue writing the novel or not when I changed it to a graphic novel. I finally decided to do both. Of course, that meant time. It does take awhile to write and to draw a comic (especially one that's an undertaking of this magnitude). I also didn't feel my art skills were where I wanted them to be to draw this story how I want to. In order to do my passion justice, I needed time to learn more and gain confidence.
I did release the first chapter as a segment, but after some distance from the story, I realized it wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. I still needed more time.
So, I decided to work on the book. Even though I had it all scripted out for the graphic novel, I knew it might change when I wrote the book. So, again, another battle with myself. Did I just need to write the book first when I so badly wanted to do it as a graphic novel?
At long last, I decided to just write it. I had the dialogue and basic actions. I knew where I was going with the story. Really all that was left was to add some narrative and setting to it.
Well, that's all fine and dandy. It worked well until I started editing the manuscript. Then I realized dialogue needed changed for clarity. So I've been going back and forth between my manuscript and the script making sure that the dialogue is the same between the two.
Even the dialogue in chapter 1 changed. This means that the first issued segment will need redone (not that I'm shocked, surprised, or even disappointed by this). In fact, I'm rather glad. I'd already decided to use the first part as a storyboard and redo it. With Manga Studios 4, I'll be able to color the graphic novel (which has been another thing to learn).
What does this mean overall? Well, I have a few physical copies of my first chapter of Sacred Knight left. If you want a copy of the original black and white with the hopes that it becomes a collector's issue, head on over to Morning Sky Studios to purchase a copy. I believe I only printed 50 copies. Imagine if you could go back and get a first edition Harry Potter Year 1, or a rough draft of Twilight! This might be your last chance.
You can also check it out on webcomicsnation. Starting this weekend, I'll be uploading the remaining pages to the first chapter.
So, I'll keep writing the books for now and working on the graphic novel revamp. I hope you'll go out and share this story with your friends. Together, we can make this grow together.
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