![]() ![]() We immediately get the idea that the main character looks affable the rounded features, the side smile, the hint of a blush, all give an overall impression of a “nice-guy” type. Smith’s illustration does an admirable job of capturing the qualities of his protagonist. Let’s take a look at the cover, for example:Īlthough the adage “don’t judge a book by the cover” is often true, I don’t think this idea applies to graphic novels. As a graphic novel, this is done on both the visual and verbal level. ![]() Every page has you asking questions, drawing you in to keep reading until you’ve found the answers. Reading Bone for the first time with Munier’s ideas on my mind, it becomes quickly obvious that Smith is a master of the micro questions. the micro questions – questions that are scattered throughout sentences and paragraphs at every opportunity.the meso questions – questions that drive every scene.the macro question – the *big question* that drives the plot. ![]() In one section she details the 3 levels of “story questions”: ![]() Munier, as a writer, editor, and literary agent, certainly approaches the art of writing – and selling your writing – from every angle possible. Accidentally, because I did not think I’d be using her advice to examine and dissect someone’s else’s work. It accidentally gave me the opportunity to read Writing with Quiet Hands (2015) by Paula Munier first. But, in a way, I’m glad I waited until now to read Bone Vol 1 (published in 1995!). ![]()
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