Graphic Picture Story Book

How does one go about writing a graphic novel? I have been researching the 'method' (tools, software, tricks, formats, mediums, etc) that different graphic artists use, and there is a pattern.

1. Write. Outline general story or write ever detailed panel, and between. Get a sense of the characters. Create and work on sketches for what each character looks like, etc.
2. Draw. On paper, usually first with Pencil then later with Pen. Draw larger than WYSIWYG and shrink later.
1. This step varies the most for artists. 
3. Scan. Some people do the inking digitally, some people are all digital. Most that I have researched Ink on paper then scan and color digitally, but others color on paper too. Some only scan when it is completely finished. No matter where this step happens, eventually the pages are getting scanned.
4. Finish. Format at into page-size pages, add dialogue, put into a digital comic book format or book publishing format (CBZ, PDF, etc)
5. Package. Send for proof, editing, publishing, etc.

The only really novel or interesting thing here is the stage where different artists "go digital". Some "don't" and the guy preparing their work for print does. But most use a computer for things like speech bubbles, borders, and the like.

So what about me? Well, I am stuck in the writing step on my projects, but I have been transitioning slowly from all digital to drawing with pens and paper (real paper! From trees! bound in mole skin or something similar). It gets me away from my computer and enjoying life around me.

How to begin a song

This is the best intro to a song I have heard since The Stars.

Zach Needs Help

"Zach needs help" Written by me, Directed by me, Staring me, and my friend Taylor.

One of the 6 student-written/directed/acted plays selected and performed for DePauw Playwrights 2012.

I was not intending on acting in the play originally, and Taylor ("Jordan") was originally cast to play the waitress. The two lead actors both were busy, and so I had to find new actors and memorize the play in just 2 weeks. So I wrote/direct/acted in the thing. We put one of the producers of the festival in drag to be the waitress.

I have yet to write and direct a play where I don't have a cross dressing actor. I have only done two so far, but I am becoming known for eschewing traditional gender roles and identities  I bet somebody could write a dissertation on that many years from now.

You can download the script here. Feel free to put this play on yourself, use it, edit it, expand on it, etc. I know that it can be far better and funnier than the above video. If you do: 1) let me know, and 2) give me credit.