In March, I attended an SCBWI seminar on graphic novels. Among the many facets I learned about graphic novels, I learned illustrators used different kinds of balloons for speech . Here are some examples:
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| Standard Text Balloons |
And some extreme examples...
...which I'm sure none of our readers would ever think:
How about you, dear reader?
What kind of balloons do you imagine holding your mental text?
Spot on, Lupe. You've totally captured my process.
ReplyDeleteI'm a mime reader.
DeleteSincerely,
Animal Balloon
Omg,.I have never laughed so hard.
ReplyDeleteOmg,.I have never laughed so hard.
ReplyDeleteIt was so funny you commented twice.
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Single Double
A long twisty road that says"...Now where was I...?"
ReplyDeleteand another one that says "Where am I going with this."
Love this. Thank you!
You're welcome.
DeleteSincerely,
Doh!
I could see myself using the "Burn It!" or "Delete It All!" ones once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteGood for you.
DeleteSincerely,
DEL Key
This is great. Sometimes it feels like there's a big hammer hanging over my head, ready to crash down if I don't accomplish everything!
ReplyDeleteAlso, is it true, but getting to the end of a manuscript is like reaching the peak of a mountain. "How much longer 'til we're there?? It looked so close, but now there's just a bit more..."
Big hammer? I worry about the big Acme Anvil ready to crash on my head.
DeleteSincerely,
Coyote Wild
These are great! How about one with rays of light saying, "I need some inspiration!"
ReplyDeleteHow about "I have too much perspiration"?
DeleteSincerely,
Deodorant Doubter
heehee
ReplyDeletemine is a lonely whisper going, "What about me? I'm still here..."
Does the lonely whisper tell you to go into the kitchen at midnight and eat cookie dough?
DeleteSincerely,
Night Talker