Greetings to everyone

KeithRW 2022-10-03 17:23:26 UTC #1

Hi everyone,

I'm Keith, another new author here so thought I'd say hello in the forums! I've loaded the first episode of my novel, which is called "Assassin" (link below). I joined here looking for feedback, good and bad, and to meet like minded people of course
Any tips and advice on how to make best use of the site definitely appreciated.
Thanks

Assassin

Fuzzyman818 2022-10-03 19:06:32 UTC #2

Hello Keith. Let me be the first one to welcome you to the Tapas community. I've found your series assassin very interesting, and I look forward to reading it in my spare time.

If you are ever interested in looking for a comedy series to bing, why not give my weekly Sunday series a try?

KeithRW 2022-10-03 20:53:58 UTC #3

Hi Fuzzyman,
Thanks, really appreciate the comment. I just had a look at Capture the Flag and I like it, who will be the ultimate victor
How did you get in to writing comic strips, if you don't mind me asking?

Fuzzyman818 2022-10-04 18:50:50 UTC #4

Thanks for the subscribing too.

As for the ultimate victor, it's hard to tell at this point.

I was originally going to do a classic 30-page comic format, but I realize that is way too much for one man to handle on his own. So, I started doing these for my viewing audience to look at in the meantime and it's been growing ever since.

sushy00 2022-10-05 15:54:53 UTC #5

Welcome to the forums!

KeithRW 2022-10-05 16:58:37 UTC #6

Thanks Sushy, it's been a really positive experience so far!

SomethingVerySilly 2022-10-05 17:05:58 UTC #7

Welcome!

I'm relatively new myself and I can tell you it's all been positive so far! Nothing quite like that feeling of publishing your first ever episode right?? For me it made my comic feel more real somehow!

KeithRW 2022-10-05 18:31:35 UTC #8

Hi SVS,
Thank you, yes I know what you mean about publishing. It's also a little bit daunting not knowing if anyone will read it, or like it. But ultimately I get a lot of enjoyment out of writing so even if there's no interest then it's still worth it to me.
Hope our paths cross many time in the future! Just subscribed btw. The thought of a centipede singing I will survive compelled me to do so.

stiatent 2022-10-07 05:31:34 UTC #9

Nice to meet you Keith and congrats on your 1st episode of assassin! I joined last year so its a fairly new experience for me too, been having lots of fun on Tapas Forums and Discord.

Tip-wise, Slightly different in some cases for me as mines is a comic series, but the Tapas Discord frequently does writing challenges for novelists that can give you exposure. Participating in 'character question' threads in the forum's promotion section was also helpful. Being frequent on either the tapas or discord, there's a higher chance people become familiar with you and may check your work too. Making friends novelists here will be good as they may better guide you too, there's the general chat in Tapas Discord also which is usually active with creatives.

For me, art events on the discord and forums helped too, not necessary, but if you enjoy doodling too you can even post sketches from your novel on the art sections, there's an active art thread in forums called 'The Sketch A Day Thread'

Wishing you success on here! Keep up the hard work, gave you a sub n looking forward to reading on my freetime!
Still learning as i go, as web comics is new to me, this originally started as a videogame idea
I'M ̶n̶o̶t̶ A SICK BOY

SomethingVerySilly 2022-10-07 17:02:12 UTC #10

That's a good attitude to have - create for an audience of one, and then if anyone else happens to enjoy it, it's a nice bonus

Yes I'm certain we will bump into each other on here from time to time! Also, I'm really glad that Ricardo had such an impact I've subbed to you too, I enjoyed what I've read so far!

KeithRW 2022-10-07 18:45:54 UTC #11

Thanks stiatent, and I really appreciate the sub, and the encouragement! I've signed on to discord too, but to be honest I've never used it before (I'm so far behind the times haha). So it's all very much a learning curve for me.

I had a look at your web comic and it's so unique. I love the POV and how you've done the animations. What made you decide to do a web comic?

Hipiticus 2022-10-07 18:53:06 UTC #12

Welcome to the forums, your book sounds interesting

KeithRW 2022-10-07 19:22:08 UTC #13

Thanks Hipiticus, great to meet you!

simplykit 2022-10-07 19:26:21 UTC #14

its a pleasure to meet you, Keith

hope you have a great time here

peace

KeithRW 2022-10-07 20:28:14 UTC #15

And you, simplykit. Thanks for the message, it's been an extremely positive experience so far. Seems like a very supportive community

conventurecomics 2022-10-07 22:59:50 UTC #16

Hi Keith nice to meet you and welcome. Have fun on the forums there are lots of topics on here to your interestes. Check out my comic.

sunshineyon 2022-10-08 03:00:15 UTC #17

Welcome to the forum

stiatent 2022-10-08 05:34:04 UTC #18

Lol @ far behind times, my 1st time using discord was for Tapas too, Tapas Discord used to have this awesome artboard where multiple ppl could draw at once. Don't worry, you got this! I'm sure sure you'll get the hang of discord soon

That's so awesome you find it unique with the POV
did lots of practice on gestures and expressions so hearing that about the animations means it paying off too.

The project started as the game idea, based around the virus and character abilities but the project became too challenging to do on my own. Had studied video game design, but some of my fave classes were Storyboarding, animatics and narrative classes which became handy when transitioning to comics. Was introduced to Tapas by a friend and seeing the success of comics here I decided to give it a shot. Felt like an easier route for me to get something out into the public.

KeithRW 2022-10-08 09:45:04 UTC #19

Thanks sunshineyon!

KeithRW 2022-10-08 10:17:01 UTC #20

It's interesting how much goes into developing video games, I can see how that would naturally lead into comic design. In terms of storyboarding and narrative, games like the Elder Scrolls must be a monumental undertaking. I'm not sure if that's the same type of game you were learning about, but I remember playing it years ago and thinking how much work it took to develop.