If you’re a writer who has always wanted to create a comic book series of your own or a publisher has approached you about doing a graphic novel with them and want to know what they really mean when they say graphic novel, it’s helpful to understand what they mean. In essence, a comic book script is quite similar to an episode script for television series.
There are typically three cost levels for comic book writing services: per-word, flat fee and royalties. The per-word rate is exactly what it sounds like: You get paid a certain amount of money for every word you write. Flat fee contracts mean you agree to create a minimum number of words within a set period for a set price—say 1,000 words in two weeks for $300.
A comic book proposal is a detailed synopsis that you create to try and sell your idea for a new comic book series. The main reason behind creating a proposal is that it helps you see your idea from beginning to end. By putting together a comprehensive document outlining how you’d approach all aspects of your story, from plot to production to promotion, you’ll have developed a clear vision for what will hopefully be an equally successful finished product.
Comic book scripts should be single-spaced and standard format, meaning margins of 1 inch all around, 12 point type or larger (if you can fit 13 or 14 points, you’re ok), and center-justified. If panel descriptions get too wide (to accommodate word balloons), you can either turn them sideways and fit two per page or use a proportional font like Comic Sans MS to keep everything easy to read.
Our comic book writing company ensures you leave happy with our services. If you don’t like the direction of your script, you can request as many revisions as you want until you’re satisfied.
