Once I really started writing in pictures first, it changed the way I wrote.
– Mark Pett
Mark Pett is a former syndicated comics creator and self-proclaimed “Authorstrator” of 5 charming picture books.
In this deleted scene from Stories Unbound #7, Mark tells us how he used to create “talking heads” comics. But after taking a challenge from a friend to make “silent comics,” his writing process changed forever…
Don’t waste your time worrying about what people think of your work, just do the best you can.
– Ovi Nedelcu
Ovi Nedelcu is an animation visual development artist and character designer (Warner Bros., Laika) and a picture book creator.
In this deleted scene from Stories Unbound #5, Ovi and Shawna discuss the importance of sketching and behind the scenes development of an illustration.
We discuss the very planned and calculated process of Norman Rockwell versus Mo Willems’ simpler style, and why there is a need for both types of storytelling.
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