Transmedia Storytelling Through Comics

Welcome back, Engleversian! This month, we’re expanding your storytelling beyond the page and into a multi‑medium experience. Comics aren’t just a visual tool — they’re a gateway into transmedia storytelling, allowing you to build prequels, side stories, character one‑shots, and world‑expanding narratives that attract new readers while deepening the experience for your existing audience. Whether you’re creating a short comic, a webcomic series, or a YouTube‑based visual story, this medium opens doors to new fans, new formats, and new creative possibilities.

Why Transmedia Comics Matter for Novelists

Readers today don’t just want a story — they want a world. Here’s how:

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Published by Jaimie Engle

Jaimie Engle built the Engleverse, stories in books, film, and tv. She wrote, sold, and produced Just Jake (2023), sold and developed a story with DreamWorks Animation Studios (2025), and was hired to write an audiobook for Fresh Produce Media (2025). Jaimie founded Chapter Drops™ to help people with stories write and publish books, offering a Pitch Drop service for authors to connect with producers. She has written and published 25+ book, earning awards such as Kirkus Choice Book of the Year (2020), Publisher’s Book Life Prize (Fiction and Non-Fiction 2020), and the Writers of the Future Award (2016).Follow on social @jaimieenglewrites