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RoyalHi5 · 2013-01-22 23:06:12

I'm making my first ever graphic novel entitled The Awkward Me. The story follows an 8th grade girl (who's much like myself) and her random awkward moments. This isn't meant to be a serious cheesy drama. It's supposed to be funny, lighthearted, and also relatable. The preview project is on my other acount (RoyalWriter) so please check it out and if you've made graphic novels before could you give me some tips? I really need it!

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bananaman114 · 2013-01-23 21:39:36

Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel

cartooncreator · 2013-01-24 23:22:47

bananaman114 wrote:
Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel

Now, I think that's a little harsh.

Try checking it out first, before you say "its generic and it wouldn't make a good graphic novel" wink

RoyalWriter · 2013-01-25 16:46:36

bananaman114 wrote:
Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel

Yeah, I know it's very generic, but- I don't know. It's hard to explain, like, it has the same themes as all of the other shows and books but this is different. The characters and situations aren't what you'd expect. You'll see what I mean once I post it.

RoyalWriter · 2013-01-25 16:48:55

cartooncreator wrote:
bananaman114 wrote:
Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel
Now, I think that's a little harsh.

Try checking it out first, before you say "its generic and it wouldn't make a good graphic novel"

Thank you cartooncreator! Although he is being honest and I'm looking for honesty smile

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backspace_ · 2013-01-25 22:16:40

Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.

soupoftomato · 2013-01-25 22:49:13

backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.

I've always thought saying teen-aimed media was relatable was an adult code that meant "deals with problems teens may or may not relate too in a patronizing and preachy way"

banana500 · 2013-01-25 23:44:01

bananaman114 wrote:
Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel

It's been done before, really. Lots of times.

The graphic novel "Smile" by Raina Telgemeir (who I've actually met in person btw) has a similar concept. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't say fantastic either.

I'm working on a little comic series myself, because apparently I'm really good at art, since people (especially girls) at my school are all "WOA DEWD UR SOOOO GOOOD AT DRAWWING CANN YOU DRAW SOMETHIN LEIK DAT FO MEE PLEAZZZZ". No, seriously, ten girls have crushes on me because of this.

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soupoftomato · 2013-01-26 00:09:25

banana500 wrote:
bananaman114 wrote:
Quite honestly, I wouldn't read it.
Not because its you or because you're a bad writer or anything but because
the concept is pretty generic and i honestly dont think it would make a good graphic novel
It's been done before, really. Lots of times.

The graphic novel "Smile" by Raina Telgemeir (who I've actually met in person btw) has a similar concept. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't say fantastic either.

I'm working on a little comic series myself, because apparently I'm really good at art, since people (especially girls) at my school are all "WOA DEWD UR SOOOO GOOOD AT DRAWWING CANN YOU DRAW SOMETHIN LEIK DAT FO MEE PLEAZZZZ". No, seriously, ten girls have crushes on me because of this.

I was about to say you should start taking hints but looks like you gotem lining up

However, males before females

bananaman114 · 2013-01-26 00:23:41

backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.

Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan

soupoftomato · 2013-01-26 00:25:53

bananaman114 wrote:
backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.
Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan

Nah he said
"Thanks for backing me cartoon, but he (bman114) was just being honest"

bananaman114 · 2013-01-26 00:34:56

soupoftomato wrote:
bananaman114 wrote:
backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.
Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan
Nah he said
"Thanks for backing me cartoon, but he (bman114) was just being honest"

this is why i dont post things

bad things happen
lets forget that last paragraph EVER HAPPENEd

what paragraph?

RoyalHi5 · 2013-01-26 01:09:53

soupoftomato wrote:
backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.
I've always thought saying teen-aimed media was relatable was an adult code that meant "deals with problems teens may or may not relate too in a patronizing and preachy way"

You're right, it does mean that. But that's not what this is about and even if it was, would that be bad?

RoyalHi5 · 2013-01-26 01:11:14

bananaman114 wrote:
backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.
Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan

I was saying YOU were being honest. Yes it was a bit harsh, but I like that, it's the truth. You weren't being mean nor were you trying to be. So as strange as it may be, I really appreciated your comment smile

bananaman114 · 2013-01-26 19:45:43

RoyalHi5 wrote:
bananaman114 wrote:
backspace_ wrote:
Uhm I agree with bananaman frankly.
Although if by "things you wouldn't expect" you mean "8th grade girl in victorian society who fights pirates and lives in a submarine" then I would definitely read it, but I have a feeling this is not it. :<
alas, I encourage you to push forward while I try to find some relatable literature.
Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan
I was saying YOU were being honest. Yes it was a bit harsh, but I like that, it's the truth. You weren't being mean nor were you trying to be. So as strange as it may be, I really appreciated your comment

I know i misread wink
sorry about that

RoyalHi5 · 2013-01-26 19:46:42

bananaman114 wrote:
RoyalHi5 wrote:
bananaman114 wrote:

Alex and the Ironic Gentlemen
that has some of those elements

@RoyalHi5 you said cartooncreater was honest, but i wasn't
I am legitimately trying not to be mean or condescending right now but
how is it that when i post an opinon (however slightly harsh) that is completely honest, its not honest, but when its an opinion you like it is??

jussayan
I was saying YOU were being honest. Yes it was a bit harsh, but I like that, it's the truth. You weren't being mean nor were you trying to be. So as strange as it may be, I really appreciated your comment
I know i misread
sorry about that

No prob, it's cool smile

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