About this template
The Comic Strip template is a letter framed inside three comic-strip panels: header, body and signature each sit in their own bordered cell, with hand-drawn speech-bubble accents in CC Wild Words. Halftone dot textures on the headers add a pulp-print feel. The comic grammar stays readable — it is a panelled narrative, not a typographic parasite.
Who is it for?
It suits candidates in animation studios (Pixar, DreamWorks, Cartoon Network Studios, Aardman Animations), comic publishing (Image Comics, Dark Horse, Drawn & Quarterly, Fantagraphics), kids' brands (Crayola, LEGO, Hasbro creative), narrative gaming (Telltale legacy, Don't Nod, Quantic Dream), illustrated journalism (The Nib, Symbolia) and edutainment. Storyboard artists, illustrators, narrative designers, comic editors and children's authors — clearly not for legal, finance or formal corporate roles.
How to use it
The three panels must respect a strict grid: identical margins, equal-weight borders, constant gutter. Without that rigour, the letter slips into draft territory. The speech bubbles serve to flag a personal hook ('8 years scriptwriting kids' series') and not to replace the body. For comic-publishing applications, open on two or three titles from the publisher's list and tie your proposal to their editorial line. For game narrative designers, mention the scripting tools (Ink, Yarn Spinner, Articy:draft) and shipped titles with their dialogue volume. Export to high-quality PDF, the halftone dots must stay crisp. The 'narrative designer cover letter Telltale Don't Nod' niche search is small but converts on the right roles.
Frequently asked questions
Should I attach an illustration portfolio?
Yes, mandatory for illustrators, storyboarders and comic authors: a 12-24-page portfolio PDF with different techniques (inking, direct colour, digital). For game narrative designers, attach an excerpt of a narrative bible or a real dialogue tree (anonymised if NDA). For comic editors, a reading note on a title from the catalogue proves the editorial stance.
Is CC Wild Words usable without a licence?
No, CC Wild Words is a proprietary Comicraft font, paid for commercial use. For an acceptable free substitute, Komika Text Tight (free for personal) or Manga Temple (free for personal) deliver an approximate rendering. For regular professional use, the Comicraft annual licence remains affordable (around 50 USD). If you apply in comic publishing, the detail is appreciated.
Does the template work for US comics?
Yes for US publishers (Image, Boom! Studios, IDW Publishing, DC, Marvel). For US animation studios that recruit in Europe (Industrial Light & Magic London, Pixar UK presence), the template also works but attach an English-language portfolio. Avoid the manga pastiche if you apply to a Franco-Belgian publisher — the cultural code does not translate.
