Comic Script (extension of the raft comic)

I haven't settled on a name for this yet haha. 

I don't know if you remember but at the end of last year, I made two comics about being on a beach and finding the courage to build a raft and set sail. The whole thing is a metaphor for burnout and anxiety about my creative future and I always planned to make more of them and tell a more complete story.

Originally I had it in my mind that there would be about 6 of these comics and it'd be a mini series but the more I've been thinking about it, the more I'm leaning into making it closer to something like 16 pages long.

This is still pretty rough and I don't have proper scripts for the last 1/3rd or so but I thought it'd be nice to show you guys what I'm planning!!

 #1 Standing at the edge of the beach

What if this is it? Can I go any further? Am I too late? Is everything I've worked for beyond my reach?

#2 Building a raft

Worrying isn't getting me anywhere. I decided a long time ago to see this through. Being scared doesn't change that. I know that if I can just keep myself afloat, I can make it through this!

#3 Struggling on the waves and capsizing

I knew this would be hard. But every time I get knocked back, it's even harder to hang on. Everything hurts. It's too exhausting. Would it really be so bad if I just let go?

#4 Letting Go and Falling into the Water

I can't keep going like this. I'm just... so tired

#5 Sinking in the Water

Why am I even trying so hard? Why do I care so much?

#6 Ocean Floor

It's not that I want to give up, I just thought I would find things easier at this point. Every day is still so hard... But I know I still want to keep going. How could I not?

#7 Ocean Floor (swimming to the surface)

I just need to get back on track. Even though it feels like everything is working against me. If only I hadn't pushed myself so hard, I wouldn't be in this mess

#6 Stars

All this time I've only been thinking about how hard this is. I've been so focused on where I want to be that I forgot to appreciate where I am right now. It's nice to be here.

#7 Dipping my hands in the water

It doesn't have to be all or nothing. I can find balance and take time to rest while still moving towards my goal.

#8 Learning to swim

#9 Making friends and accepting help

#10 Helping out others who are less experienced

#11 Finding a small island and celebrating

#12 Moving on to search for bigger things

#13 Making the raft into a home

#14 Being prepared for the worst without being terrified

#15 Facing bigger and worse storms but getting through it

#16 Accepting that the journey never really ends and the key to being able to carry on is balance