In comics, page structure IS story structure.
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Page Layout = How we arrange panels & other elements in groups & pages…
RULE#1: Keep It Super-Simple!
Start with the simplest possible page layouts — You can build the most powerful, challenging projects out of the most basic building blocks.
Start with 1-4 panels per page. Draw & write a little larger than you think is necessary.
Test your pages out on readers. Ask them to read your pages aloud, as you listen carefully.
Notice where they read clearly…
= They’re caught up in the story!
Notice where they stumble or falter…
= They’re distracted by the reading!
Experiment with layouts “borrowed” from your favorite artists.
TRY THESE PAGE LAYOUTS:
Splash Page TEMPLATE
This single panel page delivers immersive impact! 📖💦😲
3-Panel Page TEMPLATE
This simple 3-panel page is one of my favorite ways to jump-start a longer story…
3-Panel Comic Strip TEMPLATE (+ Research Notes)
Here’s a blank 3-panel comics layout I use in various activities & group anthology projects…
4-Panel Comics Template
A super-simple worksheet for quick comics creation!
12×12 Layout Grid
= The top-secret guide I use to design EVERY PAGE of my graphic novels!
Planning a New Page: Primary Sources on the Grid
How the 12×12 GRID frees us up to focus on creative storytelling…
