Just Make It

023: Creating Character-Driven Stories (Part 3 of 3)

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Before Mayke Entertainment, we were Arclight Comics! Tune into the re-release of The Arclight Podcast and get insightful tips, info, and advice on how we make comics. We shared everything we learned from 2009 to 2016. Learn how we branded our company, handled legal issues, character design, story development, and more!

Disclaimer: Please be advised, some of the information, advice, and practices may be outdated and no longer be in use by Mayke Entertainment.

Inside Episode 023: You want to have a name that really resonates with your character? Want to have powers that just make sense? Then this episode will help you get there.


Key Takeaways
  • For those who cannot draw, the physical description section is going to help you put one together to give to your artist.
  • Your character should inform us of who and what they are before we get to that first line of text.
  • Everything we’ve covered previously should inform your design decisions.
    • Don’t give your character a million powers.
  • The best powers are the ones that become an extraordinary extension of ordinary limitations.
  • Do your research before naming a character. A lot of names are trademarked by Marvel and DC.
  • Everything leading up to this last stage should inform the name. The name should mean something and resonate with the character.
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