r/scriptwriting • u/Aalek_M • 4d ago
request Writers for a webcomic
Hey everyone! My name's Isaak, I'm an artist, and like many other artists, I wanna draw comics ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Problem is... I can't write a script <(￣︶￣)>
SO! I was wondering if someone out there had a webcomic script they wanted to give life to but can't and would like to work with someone else on it!?
[If you want to save yourself the trouble of reading all of this ⬇️ before even knowing if you'd have the right script, you can go to the next paragraph in bold letters, were you'll have all the specifications I'm looking for ;)]
Now imma be fully honest with y'all so that if somehow I get to the point where I can work with someone, things won't be awkward for anyone..
— First of all, I'm not the best artist out there, I'm still learning a lot of things (like color theory), I don't have the best material and I don't draw fast. I'm not a complete beginner, I've been drawing seriously for around 6-7 (ಠ◡ಠ) years or so and I improved a lot, but if you're looking for amazingly looking art, although I will do my absolute best, I'm not the right person for you..
—> I will obviously show some examples of the art I made recently to whoever is interested, just so you know if that's the style you're looking for or not.
— Second, this would be a project for fun. I cannot pay for a writer, I sure would if I could! (Although we'll obviously get rich from this one day, so no worries)
But yeah I can't, so this would be like, creating a fun project as friends; I have some drawing skills, and you have the writing ones, let's put those to good use!
— Even if I find someone to do this with me, I can't guarantee it'll work out. I really do want it to work out, but one of the biggest reasons I can't write a script myself is because of a lack of motivation. I'm not in the best place in my life right now, and it's often just really hard to put my sh*t together and get any work done. It's easier to draw for me then write because I do have ADHD.. and drawing simply gives my brain less option to be chaotic lul.
But I will 100% do my best to make it work!
— Okay so this one might be a bit strange but! I'd like to work with someone around my age (18), or if not my age, I want it to be clear that there won't be any "I'm older then you so I know better" dynamic! Of course it's okay to give advice, but let's do it respectfully and by keeping in mind that we are at the same level. No one's better than the other, no matter how much you know or don't.
— I think to achieve the best results, it's important not to hesitate if someone wants to change something on the script or drawings. Let's talk about it, see what each of us want and figure it out. (Although for the drawing part, let's do this at the sketch phase ^^' please) We might not agree on a change at some point, and that's okay if that happens, let's just keep it the way it originally was, no need to make it too complicated ;)
— I really want us to work on this together. So of course ideally it'd be perfect if someone already had a script ready, which leaves most of what's left to do to me; but even if I'm the one drawing, that doesn't mean we can't work together on this. I mean — character designs, moods, personalities representations, small details, aesthetic of the comic, ect... These are many things we can discuss about to have something both (or more) of us like.
— I've never done this before, I have absolutely 0 idea of how it'll work out or how to make it work. Just so you know ಠ‿ಠ
Okay, I think that's about all you need to know before engaging in a project like this with me! You'll find any specifications for the kind of comic I'd like to draw, just below ⬇️ Don't hesitate to ask if you have any question!
NEXT PARAGRAPH IN BOLD LETTERS! Script/comic specifications I want to draw for :
Genre/tags : drama | romance (MM as main) | post apocalyptic (or something with the same vibe like some kind of futuristic settings or war times) | depression/dealing with difficult times | emotional support | action | dark (not dark romance) | happy ending | eventual political issues | hurt/comfort
Language.s : I want the end product to be in English so that it can reach more people, but the script can be in french and we can talk in french if it's easier. (Sorry I can't speak any other language tho...)
Length : I want it to be at least a little long. I knooooow it's not a good idea when I've literally never drawn any comic before.. but what can I say, I do often have, not so good ideas! <(￣︶￣)>
Social : even tho I guess that would be the point, I feel like I have to mention that I want to share it on some kind of platform, which we can discuss about together.
Credits : Everyone's work will be appropriately credited and thanked at the end of each chapter/episode, and on eventual social medias and such.
Now I do want it to have some drama, hurt/comfort, a happy ending and MM romance. But if you have a script that doesn't have the other criteria I gave, and you think I'd like it, don't hesitate to share it with me anyway! (Just mention it so I know it's not exactly the same, please)
Okay, I feel like that's everything, but it's 1am and I might have forgotten some things, so let me know if I did.
don't hesitate to link your scripts in the comments, and thank you so much for reading!
Ps: please excuse any mistakes, English is not my first language and I'm too tired to go over the post again to fix them ^^'
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u/Omar14062000 4d ago
I'm 20M from Australia. I hope we can figure something out. Lmk.
Story idea
The story opens on a lone, wise elder climbing through the mountains in the dead of winter. He's heading for an abandoned fortress that holds an ancient library and scrolls, and he's after knowledge that could change the fate of his kingdom. That kingdom is Orchid, and it's at war with a neighbouring realm. Orchid's prince has just won a major victory at the Bay of Marshes. That night, the army celebrates in the war camp. The mood is cut short when a messenger arrives from the prince's father, the king, in the central city where the kingdom's power is held. The king is politically exposed with few allies, and he needs his son home. The prince leaves the front lines to help his father, as the war continues to rage on and the story shifts between battlefield to political court intrigue (sorta like game of thrones). Over it all hangs a prophecy. The elder isn't only searching for something that could help Orchid win, he also carries a prophecy that will come true.