Certainly you can post fiction here for comments/criticism. I have looked for a board dedicated to original science fiction and fantasy but haven''t found one - doesn''t mean there aren''t any though, I could have just been looking in the wrong places.

I don''t think a comic is so different from a novel, especially as it would be a graphic novel I would want to write, not a serial. the two projects have all the same problems of plot structure and character, they''re only different at the level of style, e.g. should I communicate this particular info to the reader with a word or an image?

quote: Original post by sunandshadow
I don''t think a comic is so different from a novel, especially as it would be a graphic novel I would want to write, not a serial.

You''ve mentioned the similarities, now consider the differences. Writing a comic will teach you character development and dynamics, plot building and suspense but the presentation is entirely different. Instead of describing an environment or an action with words it is drawn. The sentences are usually short and very limited. You may learn how to build a story but you won''t even touch upon presenting it with words.

A short story is similar in a sense that it is different from a novel, but the differences are in other areas. With short stories you learn how to do presentation but not how to create characters and plots as the techniques for that are entirely different in novels.

I suppose one should pick a comic or a short story depending on where they feel they need to improve their skills. I, for one, need to do a lot of comics *and* short stories before I become any good

Cool, I just found an excellent course at Deakin Uni. It''s called professional writing and seems perfect for me. As the guide says: For those who have experience in writing but wish to pursue it further as a career.
*Raises hand.*

I''ve also printed out that huge post so I can read it properly and I''ll visit that site. Thanks to all.

Another site hosting stories is Elfwood They also have fantasy art.

[edited by - Arion on September 2, 2003 5:26:01 PM]