Cyena
Cyena
Netherlands
Over the years, I've written several stories for fun that popped into my head, but never ended up finishing most of them. I'm usually pretty organized and goal oriented, so the stories I did complete are the ones the ones I actually planned out. Here's a super simplified list of the steps I took: …
I like being organized so I at least have mapped out major plot points, climaxes, and general notes on a beginning, middle, and how it ends. But I'm also rather impatient so the cohesive script isn't fully written out before I start drawing and posting. A good amount of it usually is tho. While …
Greetings! First of all, I think on the premise: how to summarize the story I imagined in one or few sentences, for example; then, it comes worldbuilding, the characters and the decisions: who is/are the main character(s)? Their supports? Where do they live? How does this world/scenario looks like…
Well first I write out the script. Then I take a notebook and start drawing out the outline for the pages(in pencil)..I think about the placement of panels, the characters, dialogue, etc. The notebook is like my blueprint, so when I start drawing out the pages on my iPad, I have my notebook to lo…
I normally break the story up into chapters Break the chapters up into scenes And break up the scenes into episodes which are nice and manageable to write Each chapter is around 6-7 scenes and each scene is around 4-5 e…
I create characters that I really like drawing first. Most of my story ideas start in my sketchbook unless they were from a dream... I then think about scenes I want to see them doing (how many depends on how much I'm feeling their chemistry) and then I make an outline using the key scenes I want to…
I like to have multiple storylines that converge and diverge as the story goes on, so my summary of the core events usually looks like this: [image] But besides the main events that I definitely want to happen (because they are the main point of the story), the rest is flexible and open to chang…
First of all I get the idea, and then I picture some scenes, as well as some characters. XD Then I usually write a plot synopsis coming up with more ideas along the way. And then I adapt that into a written story/script
When I first start out, there is usually 'the scene' that really sparks my interest in the idea. It's a scene I write out and expand on and then from there, I write other scenes which I feel like might have caused that scene to happen or scenes that would have resulted because of it. Once I really g…
I start with daydreaming it, then I draw it usually. I have a pretty good memory for what I daydream and draw, so I'll just kinda make concept art and character art, until I get to a place where I feel like I want to start writing. I usually don't know exactly what will happen, but I have a broad id…
Haha like this question, So for my comic Rewrite I had the idea for it for quite awhile and first prior to anything I wanted to get the world down pact so that's what I did. Wrote up some of the worlds and other events as well as completely outline some character bios. This also included world his…
For a few episodes I absolutely winged it with a vague idea of what I wanted in my head. It sort of worked but then friends told me they had whole seasons planned out so I took a day and made a plan for 50 chapters! I now have very basic character profiles and a rough idea as to where things are h…
My usual pattern I do (which is I'm not sure a practical way but anyway I tell mine) I do comics though I always start with script, I'll start first with the idea on what genre I'm focusing with, then create a character that fits that idea , and other characters that fits the idea.. something l…
I really only plan out the world and lore aspect. Other than that, once I've created my sandbox, I just go and play in it. I occasionally do character designs, but more often than not I come up with them in my head and wait until their first appearance in the comic to draw them. So I'm a pantser f…
I think it's a lack of planning, because a 'good' character imo is only boring when they are presented with an easy way out of each challenge they encounter or the challenges are too familiar. A rando evil guy is just as boring. A gray character who is 'just so, so gray' is also boring... Imo, it'…
I´m a beginner in writing too 
I don´t have a clue what I´m doing and I´m thankful for every advice. I always develope the character first, but then his character had to change to fit to the story because the story was pretty good and I also filled 48 pages of a comic plan with it but when I wanted…
I love to wing it with a general idea. What I usually do is write down additional ideas to my existing lore and put it down in a notebook specifically made for my novel. My webcomic series of tiny comics is actually how I keep track of the'visual' parts of my plot, because I am hella lazy to make …
Hey! I found this site which I think might help:
It has a free membership option and I find it enough to help me figure out where I want to go with my story. I hope it helps you too 
I'm making a comic so a good deal of planning is necessary - I can't go back and change things very easily. That would be the case even if it weren't a webcomic. Releasing parts of it while other parts are still being made only makes that worse! So yes, I'd recommend some degree of planning. That …
As a total pantser I don't feel that I have tips for you. Advice? I could probably come up with some. Mainly, be true to yourself and what you want to say and ultimately, how you want to say it. As to planning? I get an idea sometimes for a story or a character or even just a title and I let it gr…
I usually start with an idea, then turn it into a pitch/blurb and let it sit. It accumulates notes and ideas and references, and plot points, then when it reaches the critical mass, I start moving them around, creating my plot beats (I love Save the Cat, Writes the Novel method) For character work…
I generally like to broadly know the main events of the entire story from beginning to end before beginning a comic! I usually have a bunch of really clear, big dramatic "moments", which I have planned out in detail, since they're really important to forward the plot. Then I tend to plan out the …
I have a personal guideline for when I paint: Big, medium small. I start with wide messy strokes, then when I'm satisfied with that I go to medium sized strokes add more definition to what needs it, and then down to detailing the focal points. If I don't do this, usually I'll end up over detailing t…
I tried many different ways and read books about, made udemy classes, but I don´t have the feeling that I´m getting better at writing. My main characters either have no personality or they loose their original personality which was exciting when I invented the character. It just happened to me after…
If that way works best for you, then it works!
Ah man, I am more of doing a general direction start writing and make changes along the way, I know I should write beforehand but thats just me [:cry_01:] [:sweat_02:]
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Believe it or not, I never keep my story planning in any files or hard drives. They are all stuck in my mind and as time goes on, new ideas are added every time I finish a page and well, here is the result: When you can't stop thinking about the story you're making, it is easy to remember all…
I am a pantser, I tend to start writing with a general idea and see what happens. I also like to draw out floor plans and family trees to help visually orient myself. My biggest advice: trust your gut. You'll figure out the way that best works for you. Above all, have fun. I experimented with a f…