Script Writer for Sitcom Style Graphic Novel

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

I'm developing Float On, a sitcom-style graphic novel series — think Heartstopper or Check Please in form, with the tone and rhythm of Friends or New Girl. It's a planned multi-volume series, and I'm currently developing book one: a 10-chapter ensemble found-family story set in the DMV, centered on an autistic archivist and the half-sister who shows up on his doorstep. The cast, character arcs, and overall structure are fully built. The chapter outlines are partially done — some are tight, others still need development. I'm looking for a script writer to collaborate on finishing the outline and developing chapter-by-chapter scripts (panel descriptions, dialogue, pacing). The world and characters are set; I need a co-creative partner to help land the structure and write to it. You're a fit if: - You've written comic or graphic novel scripts before (please share samples) - You understand sitcom pacing, ensemble comedy, and how comedic timing translates to panel structure - You can write dry, character-driven, conversational humor - You're comfortable both finishing existing outlines and writing to them The project: - Book one of a planned multi-volume series - Slice-of-life, queer, neurodivergent, ensemble found-family - Tone: warm and funny, grounded not broad, real emotional stakes underneath the comedy Please send samples of comic scripts you've written and a few sentences on what draws you to this kind of project.

  • $2,000.00

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  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
English
TV Screenplay
Comedy
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    5
  • Invites sent:
    15
  • Unanswered invites:
    10
About the client
Member since Sep 27, 2023
  • USA
    Pittsburgh 11:15 PM
  • $772 total spent
    5 hires, 1 active

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