You know what? That's a really good idea, Andrew. I could take a single short, like The Hanging Balloons, say, and go through the techniques, structure and wotnot. Got a couple more essays already planned for this year. But I'll get that one down for 2024. Thanks, Andrew!
That be awesome ! When I first encountered ito work I wondered - how on earth does he come up with such visions ? Like Spiral - ito really knows how to push an idea to its extreme possibility n then he goes that one more step beyond - another jap author who did this series about a school that disappeared into the far future - was also fantastic - he outdid lord of the flies !
Haha! You and me both, mate. Reading over this one made me realise how much I don't take my own advice. :P And thank you so much for all the links and restacks, Tim! You are awesome!
I write and edit short fiction and these steps and tips are bang on with what it takes to get publish in the speculative fiction landscape. Really enjoyable read!
I’m a film n tv writer from Singapore n am going to attempt writing comic book scripts soon - thanks for your insights and useful advice !
Hi Andrew! Thanks for reading. Really hope these essays are helping keep your eyes on the prize and your feet on the ground.
It does. Look forward to your essays ! Are u a fan of Junjie ito? Love to read your take on Asian horror manga
Yes! Big fan! An absolute genius! I wrote about his stuff in a piece I did on writing horror comics: https://alecworley.substack.com/p/four-techniques-that-will-make-your
Yeah I read and enjoyed that - was wondering if u could devote one essay solely on the technique of this genius
You know what? That's a really good idea, Andrew. I could take a single short, like The Hanging Balloons, say, and go through the techniques, structure and wotnot. Got a couple more essays already planned for this year. But I'll get that one down for 2024. Thanks, Andrew!
That be awesome ! When I first encountered ito work I wondered - how on earth does he come up with such visions ? Like Spiral - ito really knows how to push an idea to its extreme possibility n then he goes that one more step beyond - another jap author who did this series about a school that disappeared into the far future - was also fantastic - he outdid lord of the flies !
Kazuo umezz - the drifting classroom- that’s the book - ito did Dissolving classroom - another weird classic
Great read! Got me pumped for the submission wars of 2024!
Haha! You and me both, mate. Reading over this one made me realise how much I don't take my own advice. :P And thank you so much for all the links and restacks, Tim! You are awesome!
Another great instalment, although now I’m expecting a twist in chapter 4!
It turns out I was a ghost all along... ;)
I write and edit short fiction and these steps and tips are bang on with what it takes to get publish in the speculative fiction landscape. Really enjoyable read!
Thanks, Aigner. Really glad these are helping!