David’s Substack

Are There "All Ages" Comics Anymore?

Maybe not, but I'm trying to turn my next graphic novel into one.

Oct 4 • 

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September 2025

How I Created This Drawing

A process post about a particular image that a lot of people liked.

Sep 23 • 

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August 2025

From Script to Page Comic Style

Here's how I took one page of script and turned it into a page.

Aug 30 • 

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The Importance of Thumbnail Sketches

Here's why you should be planning out your comics pages with thumbnails.

Aug 16 • 

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My Summer Reading

Here's what I read and truly enjoyed this summer.

Aug 13 • 

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(Literally) Back to the Drawing Board

I've been working on the iPad for a few years now, but recently redscovered the joy of pencils and paper.

Aug 2 • 

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July 2025

Use Your Allusion

A comic about allusions

Jul 19 • 

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Comics Without Words Part II: A Three Day Workshop

More secrets to teaching comics without words to kids

Jul 13 • 

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Comics Without Words: A Three-Day Workshop Recap (Part 1)

I taught a workshop on Comics Without Words and here's how it went.

Jul 5 • 

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June 2025

Why I Deleted Goodreads

It wasn’t about addiction. Or politics. Or even mental health. Here’s why I finally let it go.

Jun 21 • 

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Structuring a Comic Lesson For Kids

So you want to teach kids how to make comics. Here's how I do it.

Jun 18 • 

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May 2025

Why I've Grown to Love Sketching

And a sale for teachers!

May 5 • 

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