So I've hit a low point and it's causing me to hold off on my comics

[arpeggiomax87]

I have not updated my comics, besides me still working on them, and the main reason why is because I've met a mental low point where I can't tell what stupid contrived way to end the comic chapter. I lose interest in continuing these and because of that, I learned now that I have to come up with a thought out storyboard system in order to create the satisfying ending I want to conclude with. The thing is that coming up with these are excruciating. Not because of how long it take (though it is part of the issue), but because I draw a blank and I end up stuck, lose interest, and try to come up with a new idea.

And yes, I know that is the mundane assessment of brainstorming, throwing out stuff and trying to come up with new things. I'm just not good enough to come up with stories, I can only draw them out.

For example, here are two unfinished and canned panels I wanted to try using in finally concluding my "Bellgreens Mansion" story:

The reason why I decided to trash these was because it would be too easy. I didn't make this comic just to make an easy out. I have done so in the past, and I'm sure as hell not going to do it again.

If you want clearer context, read from the recent pages.

Bizarro of the Othello | Tapas

Anyways, I have no intention of wanting to slump through this period because I can't lose the effort given to this project. I can't lose subs again because I have a great thing going on here. I even planned ahead for another chapter long comic in late September.

I feel like I'm not doing enough when I could be doing much more than I am.

[alexlcuri07]

Honestly, just end it. This should be fun for you. I understand not wanting to just slap a terrible ending on something but call it a season finale and call it a day. Especially if you're going to be starting another series that you want to work on.

[DiegoPalacios]

I just binge read your comic......

maybe you can reveal where do all these Othellos come??? XD

Of course, if you need a break to think further, tell your readers and do it.

[arpeggiomax87]

I don't know, though. I hate to disappoint people because I've had previous critiques on me straying further away from the initial story... honestly I think just putting it on hiatus would be better because since I'm more focused on two other projects it could at lease even it all out. It kinda helps me become more creative and eventually end it satisfyingly for the most part.

[alexlcuri07]

Hiatus it is then! No one's going to be happy if you're not making work that you enjoy.

[KiabIce]

I agree go on a hiatus and get your brain in the right place to go back to your comic. Take a month off, however long it takes. The comic is for your audience but it's for you most importantly

[Wocalich]

I agree with the others, but I wanna add this as well: have you considered collabing? Someone else could do the writing part and you could be in charge of the drawing.

[arpeggiomax87]

I did collab, it was the main reason as to how I got to this point of getting a following on here. However I lost that advantage due to an unfortunate detriment I ended up causing, and now I'm stuck on my own. I would love to try it again though. However I can't pay for help or anything.

[Wocalich]

I'm fine with helping unpaid. It would help me improve as well.

Edit: What type of stories do you like? I usually write plot-heavy ones(not good with slice-of-life)

[arpeggiomax87]

I appreciate the help, although I am working on a project currently that I'm releasing late September, I'm trying to fix my style of "draw now, story whatever" and am actually planning things out for it.

The things that I make up is full of bizarre non-sequitur events, since that's the best I can do. An actual story, however, can only work when I'm following someone else's direction, so when you ask what kinds that I like is honestly VERY difficult to answer because I don't know if it'll be good enough or too good for me to handle. I recommend reading what I published out previously to get the gist of it.

Bizarro of the Othello | Tapas

[Wocalich]

Okay, I checked out your story. I think our styles are very different. On the one hand, I would like to challenge myself to cartoon-ish dark humor, and on the other hand I don't know if I can do it, since I'm used to writing "serious" stuff.

[DiegoPalacios]

The ability to write stories is one that can be trained and grows with experience and practice, just like art.

Writing stories can be trained in many ways:

1-the obvious one....by making stories.

2-Analizing other stories to learn from what they did well and learn from their mistakes.

3-familiarizing yourself with different tropes and writing techniques.