Poor melodramatic Mel. You’re soon to enter the real world after college and now it’s looking like you’re going to have to do it a little more alone. And what will you tell your parents at graduation?? Good thing I’m on summer break and have a bit more time to think about where these plot developments will lead!
I’m curious, though. Do you like plot or do you like the jokes that don’t particularly follow a plot? Or do you like the mix of them I’ve been doing so far? I’m up for taking suggestions from readers. In fact, it was a reader* who introduced the idea of making a series of comics about packing. I’ve never used a packer or STP, but I know other trans guys do, so I liked addressing it in WNA.
Okay, so one more thing. I’m going to be adding ads on the WNA site soon. I know, it sucks. I hope it doesn’t disrupt your enjoyment of the comics too much. Running this website and drawing these comics takes a bunch of time and money, and sadly the donations haven’t been coming in like I had hoped. If you enjoy WNA, please consider donating! $25, $15, $5, $1… whatever you think it’s worth (click the purple “Donate” button on the top right!). I love making this comic and being able to offer free art and stories to the world, but I’ve got to find a way to make this project sustainable.
Alright, thanks for reading today. See you back soon!
<3 Morgan
*This reader did not want to be credited for these ideas, but if you want to see an idea or subject made into a WNA comic, I would be happy to credit you if you like.
In regards to your questions, I actually really like the way your comic’s flowed so far, but if you want to experiment with it I’d personally be open to that. :3 And aww, poor Mel.
Wow,I don’t know if I should be a shoulder to cry on or tell Mel to man up.
Never tell anyone to man up. It’s a horrible phrase. :)
Okay Ross
i like funny plot. especially if it helps punctuate Mel’s transition and the passage of time.
Either joke-telling style is fine. Thanks for the comic. :) (from my webcomic-reading experience, donation doesn’t tend to work in the early years of a comic’s lifespan, unless it’s about trendy topics, or if the creator is already famous for personality or skill…)
I like a mixture of both!
I prefer plot with jokes weaved in and out.
The funny stuff is great, just to remind people not to take themselves too seriously, but I think it’s important to have a plot as well. For me, WNA is a light-hearted way of being introduced to things like packers, etc., that I don’t know much about and maybe lack the confidence to begin exploring.
I’m not saying this to make you feel any pressure. I think your current style is a good balance.
I like the jokes, and the plot. So the way you’ve done it so far is good. ^_^
Thanks so much for the comments, everyone! I found them super valuable and informative. I’ll more or less keep on what I’ve been doing, but I’m always open to helpful criticism. Oh- and a SPECIAL thanks to those who came through with donations. Thank youuuuuuuuu!!
I like the combo of jokes and plot. The plot is part of what makes Mel relatable and the jokes would be less funny without that.
How about Mel getting a disabled transguy friend. We are often an invisible minority of an already minority community coz people often don’t think about disabled people as HAVING a gender…they see us like children (less developed than a ‘proper person’ so things like gender and sexuality don’t count for us).
Some aspects of being trans effect us in different ways (imagine the issue of the desire to use an STP if you are in a wheelchair! or trying to work out how to put across male body language to pass better when you have limited movement in your body)
I would be happy to tell you some things that effect me as a disabled transman if it would help you to come up with material and I think it would be another level of very valuable awareness about part of the trans community that is not often seen or thought about.
Hey Gabe,
Thanks so much for your comment! You bring forth a valuable perspective. As an able-bodied person I often don’t know what I don’t know when it comes to the differently-abled. I’ll see what I can do about writing in a character, but in the meantime, you should consider writing a story yourself! The strength of trans culture comes from a variety of voices, after all.
Hi Morgan! Sorry I’m getting to this kind of late. I like the plot and the humor, but what I think really makes a great strip is characterization, which What’s Normal Anyway has in spades. All your characters are lovable and ooze personality, even Dr. Skateboard. Great job!
Thanks, Rio :D
What a feel-good comment