Mark haynes | COMICS

Mark haynes | COMICSMark haynes | COMICSMark haynes | COMICS

Mark haynes | COMICS

Mark haynes | COMICSMark haynes | COMICSMark haynes | COMICS
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Creative Guidance & SUPPORT Services

I provide a range of creative services shaped by decades in roles across the  comic book industry combined with Hollywood-level production development and management experience, delivering clear structure, strong pacing, and effective execution across writing, editing, lettering, print production, and marketing.

Story Development

Story Development

Story Development

  As an editor and creative guide, I help creators shape projects with an eye toward both artistic strength and audience engagement. My background in comics, television-style development, and premium audio storytelling allows me to approach projects holistically.   

I’m particularly effective as a creative partner on ambitious projects that need experienced story guidance without losing the creator’s voice.


Services include:

  

  • Developmental editing and story notes
  • Script and art pass editing
  • Continuity & world-building oversight
  • Editorial guidance for multi-issue and long-form projects
  • Creative problem-solving to strengthen narrative coherence

Writing

Story Development

Story Development

  Whether developing original IP or working within established universes, my focus is on clarity, momentum, and character-forward storytelling.   


I offer professional comic and graphic novel writing services, including:

  

  • Full scripts and page breakdowns
  • Adaptations and licensed-property writing
  • Dialogue polish with performance or readability in mind
  • Story structure and pacing informed by TV and audio drama development
  • Script consulting for long-form and serialized storytelling

Editing

Story Development

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

  As an editor, I focus on helping creators tell the strongest version of their story while respecting their voice. I’m particularly experienced in managing multi‑creator projects and keeping teams aligned.


Services include:


  • Developmental editing
  • Script and art pass editing
  • Continuity and consistency checks
  • Editorial notes and revision guidance
  • Licensor relations & approvals management (where applicable)

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

  Whether you’re preparing a single issue or a full graphic novel, I ensure your files meet current professional printing standards. 


I provide full‑service comic and graphic novel production support including:

  

  • File intake, cleanup, and organization
  • Technical quality control of art and lettering files
  • Assembling complete books in Adobe InDesign
  • Cover, spine, and trade dress setup
  • Color profile management and conversions
  • Print‑ready PDF creation
  • Printer coordination and proof review

Lettering & Publication Design

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

Marketing & Crowdfunding Support

My background as a writer, editor, and production specialist means my lettering always serves the story, reads cleanly in print and digital formats, and I can instantly adapt lettering to differences between the script and the delivered art.

  

Combining technical precision with storytelling sensibility, my services include:

  

  • Dialogue and caption lettering
  • Sound effects and display lettering
  • Balloon placement and flow optimization
  • Editorial lettering passes for clarity and consistency
  • Corrections and revisions for existing pages


Marketing & Crowdfunding Support

Comic Production & Digital Pre‑Press

Marketing & Crowdfunding Support

  I offer practical, creator-focused marketing and launch support grounded in real-world experience of a publisher, distributor, and a creator. My goal is to help projects communicate their value clearly and professionally, without hype or gimmicks, to convert prospects to backers and customers.


These services are designed to complement the creative work, helping projects launch effectively, reach the right audience, and build momentum while staying true to the material:


  • Solicitation writing for distributor catalogs and direct sales platforms
  • Distributor and retailer-facing materials, informed by hands-on distributor experience
  • Crowdfunding campaign creation and support, including structure, messaging, and presentation
  • Graphics packages for crowdfunding and launch campaigns (campaign pages, updates, and promotional assets)
  • Marketing video production for crowdfunding and direct-to-audience campaigns, with an emphasis on clear storytelling and creator authenticity

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