Book · 2013 · Language Arts & Disciplines
The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics
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The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics right here by Dennis O'Neil, which is a great book by the way.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Nov 2023 Listen at 27:34 Why people recommend it
The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics by Dennis O'Neil is a practical manual that outlines the foundational principles of comic book scripting, storytelling techniques, and character development. Tim Ferriss recommended the book on The Tim Ferriss Show during the November 2023 Q&A episode covering new religions, AI companions, longevity levers, and resurrection. He described it simply as a great book while discussing his personal interest in the mechanics of comic book writing. Ferriss also recommended the guide earlier that year on The Tim Ferriss Show during the September 2023 Random Show rare drinking edition focused on affordable luxuries and brain stimulation. On that occasion, he noted that although the title sounds quite boring, the book is actually excellent for storytelling in general rather than just being specific to comics. He shared that the manual was originally suggested to him by Daniel Henriques, a very talented artist and creative working within the comic book industry. Ferriss highlighted the text as a surprisingly entertaining and broadly useful resource for anyone interested in creative writing and structural storytelling, proving its value far beyond the specific medium of graphic novels.
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“The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics right here by Dennis O'Neil, which is a great book by the way.”
“There's a great book, it's actually excellent for storytelling in general, although it is comic specific. It was recommended to me by a very good artist and creative who works in comics named Daniel Henriques, The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics, which is such a boring title for a really entertaining and useful book.”
