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Comics and graphic novels are facing a new wave of censorship. The impact? It lands hardest on independent creators: those without big publishers or legal teams behind them. When a few vocal groups drive organized book bans, it’s not just well-known series that get targeted. Indie writers and illustrators are the first to feel the chill, often forced into self-censorship or kept out of libraries and classrooms altogether. This climate of fear makes it tougher to tell authentic stories, especially for marginalized voices. When comics dealing with gender, identity, or real-world issues are pulled off shelves, everyone loses. The truth: censorship isn’t just about what’s offensive, it’s about who gets to decide what stories are seen. Have you faced or witnessed comic book censorship? Share your experience below. Let’s keep the conversation going and support creative freedom: especially for independent creators. Learn more or join the Creative Illuminati community: https://www.skool.com/mikes-sketchbook-7350/about

Let me guess. You have a killer idea for a comic or graphic novel bouncing around in your head. Maybe you have had it for months. Years, even. But every time you sit down to write the script, you get stuck somewhere around page three, staring at the blinking cursor like it owes you money. Here is the thing. Most creators treat comic scripting like writing a novel. They agonize over every word, build elaborate outlines, and wait for inspiration to strike. Meanwhile, the project sits unfinished in a dusty folder on their desktop. After 30 years as a writer, I can tell you that waiting for inspiration is a luxury professionals do not have. Deadlines do not care about your muse. And the good news is that the same approach that gets news stories filed on time can get your comic script done faster than you ever thought possible. Even better, you do not need expensive software to make it happen. You probably already own everything you need. Read the full article at: Creative Illuminati