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Guides, tutorials and templates to help you write a comic, manga or graphic novel.

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Essential Guide

How to Write a Comic in Google Docs

A complete guide to writing a comic script in Google Docs or a Plain Text Editor. From page setup to your first storyboard, the foundation for everything else.

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How To Write

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How to Write a Manga on a Chromebook

Clip Studio Paint has no native ChromeOS app. Here's how to write a manga script on a Chromebook for free, in your browser.

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Writing Your First Manga or Comic

A step-by-step guide to writing your first manga or comic script, from concept to a finished first issue.

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How to Introduce a Character

A character's first appearance sets everything that follows. How to introduce a character in a comic or manga so readers care from page one.

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Structuring Your Panel for a Comic or Manga

Panel structure controls pacing, focus and reading flow. How to design a panel layout that lands the beat for comic, manga and webtoon formats.

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Templates