For over five years, Dirk Manning’s “Write or Wrong” column at Newsarama provided aspiring writers with candid advice, anecdotes, and inspiration about how to successfully meet artists, create comics, and get them published. In this new 2nd Edition of the long out-of-print book, Dirk collects key columns from his popular long-running series, providing updated information, anecdotes, and advice in an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to create comics, improve their knowledge of the industry and the craft, and/or be simultaneously entertained and informed by this remarkable, forthright, and ultimately charming book about how to overcome the odds and create comics – even if you can’t draw them yourself. Countless industry professionals have cited the positive impact of this book on their careers, making it the perfect book for anyone passionate about bringing their own comic work into the world.

ISBN: 9798888760079

FOC Date: 5/18/2026
Release Date: 6/10/2026