This also means how to avoidrebooting a comic several times as well.As a former Reboot Queen, I thought I would post this for new webcomic creators or even ones who’ve been at it a while and are just feeling kind of uncertain about their work.
I actually posted this on a forum first, but thought someone here might also find it useful. XP Note that these are not unspoken rules or anything! First and foremost, do what you feel you need to! Everyone learns in their own way.
1: At the beginning, aim shorter. If you’re just getting into webcomics, try some experimental one-shots first. It’s the comics with no end in sight (or an ending waaayyy too out of sight) that are more likely to be left unfinished. If your projects involve characters or plotlines you REALLY want to use again, you can always leave them open-ended to continue them, or just move on to your grand, epic project after getting the hang of things a bit first. XP It’s just better to start out kind of slow and learn your strengths and weaknesses. Or even if you’re not new to comics, this is still a good way to experiment.
2: NEVER start a comic on a sudden inspiration. You want to make an art or some short comics when this happens, cool, but what seems great to you one month may seem kinda lame the next. I mean, sure, we all have moments where we’re not as interested in our comics, but if you pick subjects you truly love, it makes it easier to plow through those downer moments. XP Heck, this advice can go for ANY sort of project.
3: If possible, avoid rebooting old chapters because of amateur art/writing. If you absolutely need to for publishing reasons or to change some plot elements, then do what you must, but doing this can REALLY slow things down. That old art/writing may make your eyes bleed, but remember that most readers really don’t mind and even enjoy seeing an artist grow.
4: Even with a longer series, have an ending in sight. Again, kind of related to tip 1. Basically, unless you’re making a comic strip or slice of life or something, make it possible to reach the end of your comic in your lifetime! Consider trimming unnecessary bulk from your story.
5: Don’t let readers’ opinions sway you! I don’t mean ignore helpful constructive criticism, I mean people who question how a character acts, or say “I hope this doesn’t happen!” or anything that might be making you second guess parts of your story. I actually spazzed out and changed an entire character because people were considering her too ‘Mary Sue’, and a lot of the reboots I made were partially influenced by reader opinions as well! Make the story YOU want to make, don’t worry about your characters being cliched (heck, even if they are), or people having a different opinion of your characters than you expected. Stay the course! XP
Though also remember that it’s okay to have unfinished webcomics. They helped you learn and are still art, so they were worth the effort.^^
From structure and plot to heroes and characters, your story must have everything in place if it’s to connect with the reader. Follow our guide to storytelling success.
There’s an eighth step most of these things tend to miss. It’s called practice. One would assume that such a step follows without needing a mention, but I think it’s important enough to deserve bringing to notice.
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❄ Collect feathers from winter fowl. Do not collect feathers if you live in the US!
❄ Collect snow and melt it. Charge the water under the December full moon to create a powerful snow water to use in your winter spells. Use snow water to protect your house and hearth, to charge your magick tools, and to purify your amulets. Snow water possesses healing powers.
❄ Have a winter bonfire to celebrate winter solstice.
❄ Set yourself goals for the new year.
❄ Take a walk under the full moon when the snow is reflecting its light. This is a time for reflection and visions. Record you experience and any important thoughts or visions you receive.
❄Stand outside in a blizzard and feel your energy restoring.
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Brew yourself a cider. Add herbs and fruits with certain correspondences for December such as joy, peace, family happiness, etc.
❄ December is a time for reflection of the passing year.
❄ Do Yule baking and incorporate kitchen witchcraft.
❄ Weave a wreath with holly and plants that correspond with protection and yule.
❄ Burn incense of cinnamon, patchouli, frankincense, orange, and myrrh.
❄ December is a time for hearth and home magick.
❄ Burn candles throughout your home to invite positive energies, coziness, and peace.
❄ Collect evergreen, holly, cedar and pine clippings.
❄ Forage for rose hips.
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Tie up any loose ends you have in your life.
❄ Finish this years grimoire and add any last minute touch ups.
❄ Collect dried leaves. Define their properties and put them in your herbal grimoire.
❄ Brew yourself new tea combinations to start off the new year with.
❄ Make witch balls and other magickal decorations to hang on your yule tree and decorate your house with.
❄ Make winter solstice lanterns.
❄ Throw a sprig of holly into a yule fire to burn away your troubles from the past year. A large amount or if thrown into an indoor fireplace may be poisonous, use with caution!
❄ Make a yule log.
❄ Throw a ritual or celebration to welcome back the sun.
❄ Use elements from nature to decorate your home.
❄ At the end of the month do a deep house cleansing to remove all negative energy and to give the new year a fresh start.
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