Comic Quote by Marjorie Liu
“When I'm writing comics, I'm also visualizing how the story will look on the page - not even always art-wise, but panel-wise, like how a moment will be enhanced dramatically by simply turning a page and getting a reveal. It requires thinking about story in a way I never had to consider when I was writing prose.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creators Talk, Comic Book Resources, 2020
Creating comics demands visual storytelling, planning panels and page turns to enhance narrative impact, unlike prose which relies solely on text.
In simple terms: Comics need visual pacing and surprise through page layout.
Key Takeaway
Use panel design to amplify story moments.
Themes
storytelling
visual design
comic creation
narrative pacing
Mood
creative
strategic
enthusiastic
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- graphic novel planning
- storyboarding
- scriptwriting for comics
- visual pacing
- surprise reveal
Key Concepts
panel composition
visual storytelling
dramatic reveal
page turn technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does panel layout change your narrative focus?
- What moments benefit most from a page‑turn reveal?
A Different Perspective
Prose writers may find panel planning restrictive or overly complex.
