Mini update as I wait for my rehearsal to start @ Brava Theater on 24th and York in SF…
I have a loose outline of my first 8 page script. Unfortunately, that is not the same as having a script.
How to format the script has been bothering me. I am not sure whether or not to write it first as an outline for myself, so that I fully understand what is happening, or if I should format it for the artist. I suppose a good writer will do both, as a exercise in communication and understanding.
If you happen to be at all curious, its a story (very loosely) based on an experience of mine getting punked out at the bus stop after school in junior high. Like Ace Ventura, I suppose I am exercising the demons by telling this story, and the subsequent feelings experienced afterwards by the punkee.
Not sure if I should be posting about this so freely come to think of it. Same reason I’m hesitant to put video of my stand-up routines online, because who knows who will be a biter, right? Meh…
Those of you who know me well enough know that I am one of the biggest comic book geeks out there. I’m proud of the (earned) title, uber-geek (thanks Serg!).
We all geek out on certain things.
Whereas the hommies Senbei and KCheddar (and my big bruddah for that matter), are a fountain of impressive (and in a practical sense), useless knowledge on various sports teams trivia/stats, I however have an equally impressive and useless amount of knowledge in the area of sequential art.
-Who was the starting wide receiver for the Raiders during 1988? Who has the greatest batting average in the history of baseball? What the hell is an Expo?
-I don’t know.
But if you were to ask me who was the first Green Lantern of Earth, I’d respond, “Corps or non-Corps affiliated?”
Don’t get me wrong. I like sports, I’m just not as dedicated as some of my compatriots. My first love has, and probably always will be comic books. Not just the superhero stuff, but stories of all genres (crime noir, love stories, horror, sci-fi), told through a combination printed words and graphic art.
From the age where I could pick up crayons and paper until I was about sixteen or so, I always thought I was going to be a successful comic book creator (puberty hit late for me… hahahahaha!) but I got discouraged because, as far as my artistic ability goes, well… I could use some classes, lets put it like that so as not to be negative. Needless to say, I’ve still enjoyed the craft but gave up any aspirations to be an illustrator a long time ago (I miss spending hours doodling tho…)
Well, at 28, the bug has hit me again. I want to create some comics. More specifically, I want to write them. Not for fame or fortune, but to challenge myself to continue telling stories through various mediums, and become a better writer as a result (there was a reason I started blogging again =D ).
Sorry if this post seems like I’m starving for attention btw, but I’m not just posting this for peer encouragement (which is nice). I want to publicly state my goals and so that there is a higher incentive for follow through on my part. Again, encouragement is nice though too
So here they are. My goals….
1. To have six 8 page stories written by the end of October, roughly 3 stories a month.
2. To thumbnail 3 of the storyboards myself by mid-November.
3. To actively make contacts illustrators, inkers, letterers, and colorist by December
4. To self-publish at least 2 of my stories through the web in 12 months time as a late birthday/early X-mas present to myself.
Lofty goals, yes. Possible? Most Definitely.
And in case you were wondering what kind of stories I was looking to tell, I’m thinking that I’ll be sticking to personal ones for the moment (i.e. Nothing involving spandex clad super-people), since some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten about writing has been, “write about what you know.”
Out of genuine curiosity and the hope that others will join me in attempting to do something they’ve always wanted to do,
Posted in Uncategorized on September 8, 2008 by joedobo
So ya’ll know I gave up liquor for the month of September, and now I’m really seriously trying to quit smoking. Next up is getting a job w/health care benefits cause I really need a check-up so as to not get caught unawares of anything like MC Breed.
Only 36?!? Damn.
Hoping everyone is staying fit and healthy. We ain’t invincible and won’t live forever, but lets try not to be our own worst enemy. =D
Instead of “Ain’t No Future In Yo Front,” peep out “Gotta Get Mine” Feat. 2pac. Hope he finds that donor.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 2, 2008 by joedobo
Wow, that was a whirlwind week of non-stop things to do, people to see, places to visit, fun, and new insights.
School started this past week. For those who are asking, “Joe, didn’t you graduate hella long ago?” the answer is, “Yes, and no.”
I have my 120 units, a passing JEPET score, my library requirement, my AAS units for my major, and could have (a while a go) sent in my graduation forms.
However, I’m 7 units away from finishing my Labor Studies Minor. And because this course is severely underfunded, under-enrolled, and taught for the most part by only one instructor, it takes forever to finish, and I basically debated if it was worth it for over 2 years.
So even though it will take me a whole year to get the 7 remaining units, I’m in it to win it and and researching possible Masters Programs as a back up. Yikes.
I’m actually doing homework right now. Reading about the evils of Free Trade propagated by the uber-rich and exploitative few. Should be an interesting class (International Labor) because we have a lot of folks from International Relations and Economics B.A. programs, thus making it a larger class and will likely have it’s share of Right Wingers.
Lots of shindigs and events this past week like Phatty’s Devil’s Pie/Libre send offs, Nate and Amanda’s birthday party Sat, Tone’s Birthday Sun, and The Hommie Olympics (which I was too lazy to go to… Damn). Lots and lots of liquor consumed, the wrong kind of D.D. on my part, and the realization that I got too much on my plate to be kicking it so damn hardcore.
So today marks the beginning of my journey towards 30 days of sobriety. So don’t be an in-abler, ya’ll. =D
