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3 Act Structure – Writing Stories with “Story” by Robert McKee for Writers

December 5, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

The three-act structure is famously discussed as a framework for writing stories. Beginning, middle, end. But there’s more to it. Comic Book School writer-in-residence Buddy Scalera teams up with Emmy-award winning screenwriter Mike Fasolo to […]

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How to Get Unstuck | Advice from Famous Writers

August 29, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Every writer gets stuck. Sometimes it’s full-blown writer’s block. We know. We’ve been there. Comic Book School’s Buddy Scalera (Marvel Comics, Deadpool, etc.) and 3-time Emmy Award winning screenwriter Mike Fasolo (Robot Chicken) talk about […]

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How to Write a Marvel Novel with author Neil Kleid – (X-Men Phoenix Chase)

May 9, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Marvel Comics makes more than comic books. They have a long, rich history with prose novels that help extend and expand their comic book universe. We chat with Neil Kleid the author of the newly […]

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Four Types of Story Conflict – Writing Comics

April 4, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Stories require conflict to keep readers and audiences engaged. These conflicts make stories exciting. We unpack the four types of conflict that you will traditionally encounter when you are writing comic books. Buddy Scalera (Deadpool, […]

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Brian Michael Bendis – Discusses the Dark Horse GN “Fortune & Glory” about Hollywood & Comics

February 27, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School co-hosts Buddy Scalera (Marvel Comics) and Mike Fasolo (Robot Chicken) speak with legendary, award-winning comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis about his new graphic novel “Fortune & Glory” for Dark Horse Comics. […]

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How to Script a Short Film for YouTube

February 7, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School founder Buddy Scalera talks with 3-time Emmy Award winning screenwriter Mike Fasolo about how to write a script for a short film on YouTube. You’ve always wanted to write your short film […]

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How to Define Character Conflicts for Comic Book Writers

January 31, 2023 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School hosts Buddy Scalera (Marvel Comics) and Mike Fasolo (3-time Emmy Award Winning TV writer) discuss character conflicts and how to define these interactions. Learn insider techniques for finding the conflict in these […]

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Outlining Strategies for the Scattered Mind – Writing Comics Cathy Kirch

December 9, 2022 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School’s Buddy Scalera (comic book writer) and Mike Fasolo (Emmy-award winning screenwriter) meet with Cathy Kirch from MyWritingHero.com to talk about how to write comic book when your brain is not focused. Cathy […]

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CBS|Live 11/29 8PM EST – Writing Strategies w/RobAnderSin & Cathy Kirch

November 29, 2022 Buddy Scalera 0

Comic Book School founder Buddy Scalera and Emmy-award winning TV writer Mike Fasolo lead a discussion about writing strategies. They invite Rob AnderSin (Indie Advocate) and Cathy Kirch (My Writing Hero) to discuss writing strategies […]

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Facing Pages & Page Numbering for Writing Comic Books

November 1, 2022 Buddy Scalera 1

Originally published April, 2016 – Updated November 1, 2022 Here’s a handy guide for page numbering of facing pages. I’m not sure how other writers do it, but when I write a comic, I like […]

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