#writeorwrong

If you've ever attended a WRITE OR WRONG panel or presentation by me at a comic convention or signing event, it's likely that you heard me close out the session with my suggested "three rules/six words" to follow to achieve personal and professional success. As we now enter 2023, I've committed to "evolving" the suggested six words mantra I strive to live by and share often. As always, I offer this for your consideration in the spirit of support. The last few years have been hard for a lot of us, and while there's no guarantee that the tough times are inherently over just by virtue of it being a new year, we can continue to evolve in order to maximize our positivity, productiveness, potential, and inner-peace. Be well, friends, and let's make the most of 2023 (and beyond) together! #dirkmanning #writeorwrong #makecomics #zen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm69IxwOG88/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Absent blame, WE TAKE A LOT FOR GRANTED, sheltered in the comforted distraction of plenty; horse-blinded by the bosom of excess, Indifferent to the reality of lack due to an abundance of choice. . The sobering acknowledgment that the sting 🐝 of hunger exists in AMERICA 🇺🇸 was my call ☎️ to ACTION and the belief that one human can make a difference Made my pursuit of 🚨 SIDE HUSTLE 🚨 funding for the front line of feeding those in need inevitable ✅ . VoiceFeed.US 🍽 FUND THE EMPIRE #EveryoneEats was birth into existence! . 14 months of research has cleared a path to my 2022 goal of funding $1M in meal 🥘 purchases using $5 incremental contributions over time. I consider this method NO MONEY DOWN ‘Smart 🎓 Equity’ Online Philanthropy 😇💰 and #WriteORWrong this is me taking my shot unapologetically. . NOT FOR EVERYONE, however my mom always said “you should NEVER let even my worst enemy go hungry” so if this resonates and you wish to help me create social impact, then JOIN US 👇🏾 . . (at Hunger Games) https://www.instagram.com/nigelwrite/p/CYbOmkcOOha/?utm_medium=tumblr

Vendredi. #illustration #melodyleblond #writeorwrong https://www.instagram.com/p/CDB9Liog_se/?igshid=lb8h6ju4ce2

So, this is what I was working on this weekend... #writeorwrong #halfwaythere #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdVZLzB7rn/?igshid=zeyjyqxwe4yf

I'm still overwhelmed and humbled by the massive outpouring of support so many of you showed me and @sourcepointpress during the Live Auction last Friday night. We more than DOUBLED the highest auction total to date with over $3,300 in bids(!) due to your enthusiasm for the special HOPE, HAUNTED HIGH-ONS, WRITE OR WRONG, and NIGHTMARE WORLD swag I donated from my vault. Super huge props are also due to @pops_and_vintage of @officialtwiztid and @majikninjaentertainment for a few very special bonus items they donated to the auction as well, demonstrating yet again what great partners and friends they are not only to me and us, but the findi as a whole. It's been a rough few months for a lot of us in the comic industry, but examples of this type of positive and productive passion are demonstrative of why I'm so proud to not only work with @sourcepointpress, but also grateful for the personal and professional support they and so many of you dedicate to my projects. Seriously... THANK YOU everyone. Here's to continuing to support great comics and the people behind them! Thank you, thank you, thank you! #sourcepointpress #dirkmanning #hauntedhighons #hopecomic #writeorwrong #nightmareworld #twiztid #creatorownedcomics https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NYRwAh40e/?igshid=1n3e6qepbwd1c

WRITE OR WRONG is back on Patreon! New monthly columns? Check! Reprints of classic "lost" columns with new intro commentary? Check! Extra "backstage" material for people who want to kick in a few more bucks? Check! Monthly consultation for active creators looking to make comics? Yup... I'm even offering that too! I'm extremely excited to be bringing back the old columns, writing new ones (most of which will be Patreon Exclusive and NOT published in the up-and-coming WRITE OR WRONG Volume 2!)... and all available to all of you for the price of one cup of coffee a month. If you're a fan of WRITE OR WRONG and the book has helped your writing career and aspirations I would most sincerely appreciate your support as I bring the old and new columns back online for the first time in years! Check out www.patreon.com/DirkManning and check it out! More content will be added monthly! Thanks all! #writeorwrong #amwriting #makecomics #payitforward #backfromthedead #creatorowned #sensai #dirkmanning https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVpr-ABXEg/?igshid=1dodpsouk629d

I'VE NEVER BEEN SO SAD TO SELL OUT OF A BOOK. Those of you who have read WRITE OR WRONG: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO CREATING COMICS know the immeasurable importance @brianmbendis has had not only my writing career, but my very life. Back in 2001 I traveled to the Pittsburgh Comic Con specifically to meet him and get his advice on how to break into comics. He was very gracious and kind all those years ago, and his advice directly set me on my path to being a professional comic book creator with over a dozen graphic novels to my name and counting. Fast forward to a few hours ago here at @emeraldcitycomiccon, where I saw Brian walking by my table with his family. Knowing I would regret it if I didn't seize the opportunity, I shot out from behind my table to approach Brian and explain to him the impact he had on my life, including how it was all documented in WRITE OR WRONG, a book which I told him I'd like to give him a copy of. He then graciously came with me to my table... where I promptly remembered I had already sold out of the book earlier in the day. D'oh! I was mortified by the faux pas... but continuing to be the gentleman he is, he was gracious enough to allow me a quick picture. Thank you, Brian, for the life I am now privileged enough to enjoy. I'll continue to pay it forward forever. #brianmichaelbendis #bestintheworld #dirkmanning #writeorwrong #eccc #thankyou