BWW Tutorials and Lectures

The following are instructive pieces to help webcomics authors understand some of the basics of webcomic construction, limitations, and pitfalls.

++ About The Site

A brief warning for aspiring webcomic artists and an introduction to Bad Webcomics Wiki.
 * To Webcomic Artists, by TheLuigiian**

What to do when confronted with bad webcomics, furries and bad, furry webcomics.
 * Protect and Survive, by TheLuigiian**

++ Learn2webcomics

The reasons why so many cartoon characters are anthropomorphic animals.
 * Anthropomorphic Animals and Their Use in Cartoons and Comics, by DrShaym**

A guide to common mistakes often made when attempting humor.
 * The Common Mistakes of Comedy, by DrShaym**

An explanation of why the art style of your comic should reflect the tone.
 * The Cute and Cuddly Cast, by lesbot**

Tips on how to make a comic featuring anthropomorphic animals without drawing the common criticisms aimed at "furry" comics.
 * The Furry: Can it be used for the forces of good?, by PhillipC**

Tips on how to digitize a traditional drawing, and optimizing it to look as good as possible.
 * Getting the Best Scan in Greyscale, by An Angry Lesbian**

Reasons and examples to explain why a comic artist shouldn't always go the easy route when making a comic.
 * The Laziness, by pro-mole**

A character isn't perfect if he or she doesn't have flaws, and attempts to make characters without flaws almost invariably end up making the character unlikable and usually alienate the audience.
 * The Mary Sue Character, by William Seagate**

While there's nothing inherently wrong with expressing an opinion in a comic, it should be done subtly, and should address all sides of the issue in question. Otherwise, comic will come across as preachy, pretentious, and obnoxious.
 * The VERY IMPORTANT OPINIONS, by yaouhuntressearth**

Exposition in a comic should be kept to a minimum as the story and motivations of the characters should be expressed through the art as much as possible, and dialog and narration shouldn't disrupt the pacing.
 * The Wall of Text, by William Seagate**

A brief list of the most common major flaws seen in bad webcomics.
 * The Webcomic Book of Sins, by TheLuigiian and William Seagate**

The reason why an artist shouldn't compress their images to monochrome bitmap.
 * Why Monochrome Bitmap is Bad, by The Luigiian**

++ Site Related Instructions

New to the site? Read this.
 * Official Newbie Guide, by Evilkritter**

What to do if you want to write a new review.
 * BWW Policy Regarding New Reviews, by MakarovJVC**