Do you love reading about the adventures of the X-Men? How about Superman? Maybe Scott Pilgrim is more your style. If any of these stories are familiar, you’ve likely been reading one of the most popular types of books around — comic books!

For many, though, just reading comic books isn’t enough. Do you ever dream of making your own? If so, you’re not alone. People all over the world come up with new stories every day. The process of writing a comic book can be daunting, though. Where would you begin?

All great comic books start with a great idea. Think up an interesting main character or have an exciting adventure in mind. From there, you can build a whole cast of characters and imagine the world they live in. Then, put together the plot of your story. What is the major conflict? What events will lead to the climax? Once your idea is fully formed, it’s time to start writing.

Before designing your comic book, you should give a description of the main points or major events involved in your work first. It can help direct how to write your own comic book. Once you know the major events that will happen in the story, you can choose the layout for the comic book.

Most comic book creators sketch the comic first in pencil, then add ink and color later. A minor slip or human errors will be avoidable in the final comic. Another option is to use design software to create the graphics for your story. While creating the book, don’t forget to leave room for lettering! You’ll want to have plenty of space to add dialogue and sound effects.

When your comic book is finished, the final step is to publish your work. Many authors sell their comics online or allow people to download portions of them for free. This can help you build a following. If you dream of writing for DC Comics one day, this is a great way to get started. Most large comic publishers look for stories that are already popular with online audiences. The larger an audience you can build, the better.

【小题1】What does “daunting” underlined in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Discouraging.

B．Amazing.

C．Exciting.

D．Boring.

【小题2】When should you start writing your comic book?

A．After having the characters.	B．After setting a certain world.
C．After finding design software.	D．After figuring out the events.

【小题3】Why is it necessary to leave space while drawing?

A．To add a contact number.	B．To have conversations.
C．To beautify the comic book.	D．To allow readers to comment.

【小题4】How do comic authors often promote their works?

A．By building a team.	B．By filming them.
C．By providing free downloading.	D．By holding book signing.