Overview
I pride myself on project managing and story editing, and love helping out others to do it! From coaching/editing on putting together a story, to helping structure an entire schedule to completion, I absolutely love the process from start to end. What I can help with:
I've workshopped with clients of all levels of skill, from beginner level to the established professional. If you're interested or just simply wish to learn more, contact me and let's chat! |
TIER 1 | STORY OUTLINE/SCRIPT WRITING
2-hour session once a week discussing and brainstorming the details of your story and helping give it shape. Though I specialize in comics, I am fully able to help narratively coach with writing on any kind of project (i.e. novel, game, etc...). If there's a story to tell I'm here to help give it shape and form. $200 USD per session. Sessions are pay as needed. It can be the once, or it can be more than that. TIER 2 | COMIC EDITING/SUPERVISION
2-hour sessions once a week helping address comic theory and comic page overview. If you need help conducting a comic or how to improve on your comic layouts, this would be the way to go. $300 USD per session. Sessions are pay as needed. It can be the once, or it can be more than that. * * * NOTE: If you are interested in learning or improving on the base comic 101 fundamentals, please take a look at my workshop instead. TIER 3 | PROJECT/SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
For those in need of an editor/supervisor on the project to help coordinate scheduling, pacing of labor, keeping yourself accountable to your goals, and problem-solving any obstacles (creative or otherwise) that pop up along the way. $150 USD per session for single-client projects Sessions take place from time of hiring to stated deadline of the project. * * * NOTE: For supervision on multi-staffed projects, please contact for a quote. TIER 4 | FULL COACHING COURSE
A full on comic-making course centering on completing a full issue of a comic. Quote upon request after assessing scope of the project/goals/educational needs. |
TESTIMONIALS
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"Adept in both art and story and able to provide extremely precise advice for both, Jayd is one of the most passionate comic story editors I’ve ever come across. She really cares about getting it right." —Arielle
If you’re interested in leveling up your comic and art skills, getting to the heart of your story, punching up what makes it interesting and true -- all while keeping everything running on a reasonable schedule -- Jayd is absolutely the person to hire. I hired Jayd to help me get a personally significant project, a 27 page mini-comic, published in time for a convention. I had made hundreds of pages of comics before, but I came to Jayd so she could help me rebuild my comic making process and mindset from the ground up. Specifically, I was interested in how to make comics in a way that felt more enjoyable and fun, manageable for my time, and healthy for my well being. Jayd’s guidance on all areas of this project far, far surpassed my expectations. She’s just beyond. Adept in both art and story and able to provide extremely precise advice for both, Jayd is one of the most passionate comic story editors I’ve ever come across. She really cares about getting it right. Jayd will hash out narrative tangles for hours, break down art direction and visual language, and tweak comic layouts to be more clear and economical. She’ll interrogate you on character motivations, prodding you towards a deeper, revelatory understanding of your own story than you thought possible. On the more logistic side of things, Jayd handily managed the process, made a project spreadsheet, and steadily guided me step-by-step to the finish line. She generously shared her expertise built from years of self-publishing and self-managing her own projects. Using examples from her own comics, she demonstrated and demystified all her processes in great detail, from visual inspiration gathering, script, layout, and ink. She even pulled double duty as a colorist for me (quite beautifully!) to make sure the project would make the deadline. Probably the greatest and most unexpected side effect of all this: In wanting to learn to prioritize fun and health during my comic making process, I wound up also making the best work of my life. I raised the bar of what I believed I was capable of drawing. This mindset has influenced everything I’ve drawn since. After several months of working with Jayd, I have a finished project I am so incredibly proud of and a newly rekindled joy for what this medium can do. It’s such a meaningful gift that I can hold this comic in my hands and say, “This was fun!! I’ll make another!!” and I’m so grateful to Jayd for her generosity, her time, and her unrelenting belief that guided me through. - Arielle |
"Jayd is clear, straightforward, and steadfast in her feedback... Every idea and thought I had was taken seriously, without any judgment." —Laura
I came to Jayd in a scattered state. I had signed up for a comic writing course in a university's extended learning program, but a few weeks before, it was unceremoniously cancelled. In a panic, I started searching for a replacement, and I stumbled on Jayd’s website. I was incredibly fortunate. I came to Jayd with an unfinished comic from nearly 10 years ago, a loose idea that I wanted to rework the story, a smattering of notes, and a heavy burden of burn out and uncertainty. I’ve often floundered in art classes that focus on aesthetics and technical skills, and I wanted to try something new. I come to comics for their earnest storytelling and vulnerability first and foremost. When I explained my goals to Jayd in my initial interview, a plan was quickly formed to focus on writing and outlining my story. I thought I just needed help getting over thinking my ideas weren't worth pursuing, but after about two weeks, we had already broken through that. Before I knew it, I was working on the mechanics of my story, I was being more introspective about my characters, and I was banging out a workable outline to pursue my rework. We spent weeks not doing even a single sketch, which helped me feel like my story was actually worth something even without my flashy artwork. Jayd is clear, straightforward, and steadfast in her feedback. I’ve taken so many art classes over the years, and I found that the 1-1 setting helped me shed so many distractions. I felt no pressure to keep up with classmates, and I felt more free to ask to really dig into the particulars of my struggles. Every idea and thought I had was taken seriously, without any judgment. After 12 weeks, I have a more clear idea of how to move forward with my project than I’ve had for a few years. If you’ve got an open mind, and are ready to do the work, this mentorship is healing. Even if you’re a highly skilled artist, I think anyone can benefit from the flexibility and introspection of Jayd’s teaching. - Laura |
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