When Charles Dickens wrote his first big novel, “The Pickwick Papers,” the publisher hired a well-known illustrator to provide pictures. However, they wanted the pictures to come first and Dickens was to write his story to fit what what illustrated. Except for a few instances, Dickens ignored the instructions and wrote his chapters (there were 57 in all, serialized over a two-year period) and the illustrator was compelled to draw according to the storyline. A much more successful arrangement.
So, Hammie, don’t try to force the story line with your drawings. Just let them hang on the fridge with all the others.
allen@home 11 months ago
Hammie don’t you think, T-Rex would also need a Light Saber.
danketaz Premium Member 11 months ago
Yeah, but most kids won’t spot that until the last page.
Cornelius Noodleman 11 months ago
She gonna send the manuscript to one of those publishing places that advertise on TV?
Uncle Kenny 11 months ago
Seems gnarly to me.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 11 months ago
“….That was the one thing missing.”
markkahler52 11 months ago
Knew THIS was coming!!
markkahler52 11 months ago
And what great friends Hammie and Calvin would be!
iggyman 11 months ago
With a jet pack that T-Rex would be a “Dina-Soar”!
BenGMan 11 months ago
Just put the drawings into the bin.
oakie817 11 months ago
is he riding a lawn mower?
kaycstamper 11 months ago
Let me explain to you how illustrating a book goes…
mourdac Premium Member 11 months ago
How much better the classics would be if Hammie illustrated them ….
ladykat 11 months ago
No, Hammie, there isn’t.
goboboyd 11 months ago
Think of the immensity of a jet pack for a T Rex! Or a fleet of them!
rshive 11 months ago
But the story really needed one.
Sherlock5 11 months ago
When Charles Dickens wrote his first big novel, “The Pickwick Papers,” the publisher hired a well-known illustrator to provide pictures. However, they wanted the pictures to come first and Dickens was to write his story to fit what what illustrated. Except for a few instances, Dickens ignored the instructions and wrote his chapters (there were 57 in all, serialized over a two-year period) and the illustrator was compelled to draw according to the storyline. A much more successful arrangement.
So, Hammie, don’t try to force the story line with your drawings. Just let them hang on the fridge with all the others.
Brilliant_Birdie 11 months ago
There’s always the sequel.
Joseph comicinthestrip 11 months ago
Zoe merely provided tasteless criticisms, whereas Hammie graced his mother with glorious imagery for her book.
Daltongang Premium Member 11 months ago
Wanda, a good writer writes for their audience.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 11 months ago
Hammie’s just created a Tyranno raptor.
hariseldon59 11 months ago
Someone posted a couple of day s ago that Hammie would say it needs more Godzilla. Pretty much nailed it.
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
A t-rex with a jet pack…hmm…sounds like a good start for the next jurassic park movie!
J-Yoshi64 11 months ago
I mean I certainly think it’s a good idea.
The Quiet One 11 months ago
Adapt mom, adapt.
ToneeRhianRose about 2 months ago
Haha! (^▽^)