WRITING WITH PANELS. THINKING IN SPEECH BUBBLE. A COMIC BOOK WRITING MANUAL, DAVID MUÑOZ

How do you write a comic book script? How does it differ from a film or television script? What are the best ways to develop it from the initial idea to the final product? What techniques can we use to tell a story in panels? Aimed at both aspiring comic book writers and professionals from other fields who want to explore the world of graphic novels, Write in bullet points, think in speech bubbles It offers various keys to maximizing our creativity and finding the most effective and suitable work system for our needs. David Muñoz, screenwriter for film (The Devil's Backbone, The Possession of Emma Evans), television (La hora chanante, La embajada) and comics (The House of Whispers, Sordo), and a screenwriting professor for over a decade at institutions such as ECAM and the University of Salamanca, explores in depth how stories are constructed, what the most common structures are in any form of narrative, how plots work, character development, and how to get the most out of the most common writing techniques, to learn all their rules… or break them whenever necessary.

But comics are a medium with their own rich and complex language. Therefore, Write in bullet points, think in speech bubbles It has also been designed as a detailed guide that will allow you to explore and master all its elements, formats, and peculiarities, while also addressing practical issues such as the best way to present a project, how to get the most out of collaborations with illustrators, and all the information necessary to turn your idea into the best possible comic. It includes interviews with authors such as Emma Ríos, Rayco Pulido, Raule, Mario Torrecillas, Kano, and David Lafuente, and with editors such as Luis Martínez (Norma) and Javier Zalbidegoitia (Astiberri), as well as examples of real scripts from some of the most prominent contemporary Spanish writers and an epilogue illustrated by David López.

"David Muñoz knows from experience that the urge to tell stories is like a runaway river that is very difficult to channel. There are few professionals as versatile as him, with a fruitful and brilliant career as a screenwriter for comics, film and television, who can give us the keys. This delightful manual fills a glaring gap in the literature on the art of writing comics."
—Juan Díaz Canales

"In a single book, David Muñoz manages to explain the medium and language of comics, the practice of the screenwriting profession, and, moreover, how to structure and develop stories. The result is an essential manual for anyone who works in, or wants to work in, this profession."
—José Domingo

"Writing with comic strips provides us with a map of the language of comics that serves as a guide for both the casual reader and the professional in the field. It is fascinating because of how much it covers and how educational it is."
—Javier Rodríguez

"Finally, a manual that details the secrets of comic book writing! I wish self-taught authors had had this book to guide us in the craft."
—Paco Roca

• Paperback with flaps.
• 288 pages. 14 x 21.5 cm.
• ISBN: 978-84-17645-08-3