In these entries I have laid some groundwork for fleshing out the (my) story. I have provided origination's of some of the 'whys' that may prompt a question.
Why do my drawings look that way.
Why is there so much detail in a creation myth.
What feels drive the story.
But, as much as I try to rationalise and integrate story aspects, problems still may arise. I would prefer to have any questions brought up now, during the creation. I would rather those who have taken an interest in what I am doing bring to my attention a conflicting plot device, rather than later. Having some fanboy question something that has, by that time, become an integral part of the story, would bring an early end to a lifetime venture. They would destroy the foundation of my story with a simple question that I overlooked.
I have no problem answering any questions about my work. I helps to have an outside observer. Someone who subjectively observes is detrimental to determining that I have all the basis covered. And that I am conveying the proper message.
Ok, ok. I know. I have not really given you any of the pages all laid out. But, this blog is about the story, not the art (even though, in comics, most of the story is told with pictures).
Got a question, complaint, concern?
Dish it out.
I've had worse.
People are always going to claim they found something wrong in the mechanics of the story. The true test is whether your audience will forgive you for being human.
ReplyDeleteI forgive George Lucas, because everything else he did for the genre is amazing. What he took from me is no where near what he gave.
On the other side of the coin is James Cameron. He should never be allowed near a movie script ever again. His movies are beyond awful.
Look at Steve Miller too. If he's working with a good director in the co-director's seat. The movies is awesome! If he's directing it without supervision, the movie will auto-suck. Unless you plan is to self-publish, there will be someone investing their money in putting your product out there. You better believe that they, and their staff, will be putting what you've got under the microscope.
The proof is in the pudding. I mean, people like Tenchi Muyo right? Even though the story was flawed, redone, flawed some more, and in the end, horribly flawed... people bought it and enjoyed (somehow).
Totally understandable.
ReplyDeleteI guess since I do not have the capital to invest in my own project then I should become prepared for the consequences.
"We like what you got going on there, but can you ditch all the God stuff..."
or
"Nice story. Mind if we have someone else draw it?" "Nice pencils. Would you like to pencil one of our regular titles while we trash your story?"
*sigh*
I guess I can hope for the best (Awesome shiz, Dave! We'll get our top inker on this right away!), and prepare for the worst.
So, I guess at least, there are no majorly noticable mechanics flaws =]
Definitely. Life is all about making compromises to get what you want.
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