What resources do you use for creating your comic/novel?

[Fuzed]

Hi there Bigtreebigworld, how're you doing today?

Thanks for the reply!

I've heard of Reedsy but never actually used it. Is it completely free or are there some features that one needs to buy? I use Scrivener and so far, it has all the features that you've mentioned Reedsy has, so I most likely won't be switching to Reedsy any time soon. And of course, Grammarly is indeed a life-saver.

I've heard of Ibispaint. Also sounds like a very useful and popular app. I'm glad you're liking it. And even though I don't work on an iPad, I feel ya on the overheating problem... My PC overheats like crazy...

Well, I hope that you will find this change to be a pleasant one. Let me know how it goes on the new touchscreen PC with the new program

Have a good one!

[Fuzed]

Well, I can imagine. I'm gonna be starting Law school in 2 years so I hope that I will be able to continue writing even during that.

[Fuzed]

I see. That makes sense. I personally prefer Google Docs because it's easier to use it with Google Drive, Gmail etc. But LibreOffice sounds like a viable alternative as well.

[Fuzed]

Glad to hear that you're doing fine!

I might take a look at Pro Writing Aid. I'm curious to know as to how exactly it works. Thanks for the tip!

I can't imagine working on so many projects at the same time. I mean, I kind of do, but only one is being released regularly. So multiple projects but only one deadline. Makes it a lot easier.

It seems you've got a nice system figured out there so keep it up!

Have a good one!

[Fuzed]

Hi there Aguncento, how're you doing?

Aren't you afraid that something will happen to you manuscript since you're writing it by hand? I definitely would. I have like 5 copies of mine everywhere. Do you plan on publishing here or somewhere like Amazon Kindle?

Well, I certainly wish you luck with your translations!

[Fuzed]

Hi there Kiweevil, how're you doing?

I can really relate to this. I use Scrivener for the exact same thing. I need to write everything down otherwise I will forget. Scrivener has a mobile app version but sadly one needs to buy it separately from the Windows one so I decided against it. I can always just write it in my notepad or email and then copy it once I'm on my PC.

CSP is very popular indeed. At least a dozen people here that use it. textures.com sounds interesting. Might have a look at it later, thanks.

Have a nice rest of the day!

[Kiweevil]

I'm doing fine, thank you <3

CSP has become somewhat of a gold standard for comic making over the years. I think many professionals and hobbiests alike are migrating to it from PS since the two have relatively similar interfaces, but CSP is more artist-friendly.

[KhanSpring]

I am doing fine, thank you. Hope you are doing well.
I try to keep it in a safe place, among my other important documents.
I have started publishing it on Tapas.

[Fuzed]

I think my artist actually uses CSP as well.

We're actually planning to release a comic based on my novel in the future.

Occidendum | Tapas

Here's the novel if you would be interested. The art for it is all drawn by him so if you would be interested, make sure to sub to him on IG The link to his IG is in the description for the novel.

But since we both have pretty much no experience in this, it might take a while. And we're both perfectionists so that doesn't make it a lot easier for us...

[Fuzed]

I'm doing great, thanks for asking.

I see. Well, that makes sense. We all have that one place where we keep our documents stored. I would still most likely be anxious about it but it seems to work fine for you so I'm happy about that.

Send the link over, I might give it a look later You might get some new readers from this thread.

Occidendum | Tapas

This is my series if you would be interested. Thanks a lot if you check it out!

[KhanSpring]

This is my work, still freshly updated

Daystar (Dennica) | Tapas

I will add Occidendum to my list

[prunier]

I used Notebook.AI for writing about my OC'S and world building, but sadly a lot of options aren't free anymore. It's a great software for OC's anyways and it has a forum for helping others, I don't use any fancy software, I've use Google Docs and CSP for drawing and writing.
I would love to use a more appropiate software for screen writing tbh

[Fuzed]

Thank you very much and I'll definitely give it a look!

[franzvanderlinde]

I use Trello to keep track of progress, each page is a card that moves through the pipeline, but that's because I write and draw and paint all of them so I like to keep a balance of all activities (I enjoy all of them)

[RyzaCobalion]

I would only reccommend using Maya if you want to trace over background, city landscapes, or indoor locations you want to make in your comic. I took 3D modeling because i wanted how it was like animating or modeling in 3D environments But making that monster took a while because i had to figure out how to use the sculpting tools. Even though i wish it would turned out better im glad i used for my final assignment in 3D modeling.

As for modeling your characters in 3D i would highly recommend Vroid Studios. It's a free 3D program where you can make anime models and i highly recommend it if you want to render your character 3D and there's some tutorial vids on how to use it.

[CodeMonkeyArts]

For me personally? I think so! I generally prefer to do as much editing as I can on my own before putting out for readers, even Beta readers. It's just how I am as a writer. I know some folks probably think it's not needed and they aren't entirely wrong, but I like it!

[rajillustration]

Oh yeah Google docs works great--I just get lag on it and I'm not sure why.

[Fuzed]

Well, that makes sense. I considered investing into it at first as well, but then I found myself an editor and I feel like that works a lot better than a piece of software. Even though my Patrons and Beta-readers get the absolutely new chapters unedited (or rather only edited by me) they get them edited like 3 weeks before official release so it's good.

[Fuzed]

It does get laggy if you've got too many comments and edits in there and a long document. I like to separate my documents into chapters. Makes it easier to work with

[Hutch-Comics]

I see quite a few people using Clip Studio Paint and it is a fantastic program. I've been using it for a while now, back when it was Manga Studio. Also, as previously mentioned, Grammarly is great too.