How to Write Your Own Comic Book! Stories with Words + Pictures for 12-year-olds
What is a Comic Book? A story with characters, dialogue, and action Told in panels (boxes) Uses speech bubbles and sound effects Example: BANG! ZOOM! POW!
Step 1: Think of Your Idea Ask: What is my comic about? Superheroes? Funny school stories? Fantasy adventures? Keep it simple: One main problem + how it is solved
Step 2: Create Characters Who is the hero? (main character) Who is the villain or problem? What are their goals, powers, or personalities? Example: A shy kid who turns invisible when nervous
Step 3: Plan the Story Beginning: Introduce hero + problem Middle: Struggles, challenges, funny moments End: How the problem is solved Remember: Comics are short, so keep it clear!
Step 4: Write Dialogue Use speech bubbles for talking Use thought bubbles for thinking Keep sentences short (like real talk) Example: 'Watch out!' or 'I have a plan!'
Step 5: Draw Panels Panels = boxes that show scenes Each panel = one moment in the story Arrange panels in order (left to right, top to bottom) Make important moments bigger panels
Step 6: Add Sound Effects & Emotions Use words like: BOOM! CRASH! ZZZ! Draw faces with emotions 😀😡ðŸ˜ðŸ˜± Action + emotion = exciting story
Step 7: Put It All Together Combine: Characters, Panels, Dialogue, Action & Ending Congrats! You have a comic book 🎉
Final Tip Practice makes perfect Read other comics for ideas Most important: Have fun and be creative!