Journal Comics can be about a moment in your day.

From James Kochala’s webcomic, American Elf

And they don’t have to be funny.

From James Kochala’s webcomic, American Elf

From Tym Godek’s website, A Yellow Light

Or you can do a more poetic, impressionistic story about how you feel.

From Tym Godek’s website, A Yellow Light

A journal comic can capture quick ideas

From Tym Godek’s website, A Yellow Light

Thumbnail drawings for Craig Thompson's Blankets

Start by making a rough thumbnail drawing of your comic

Final artwork

Then make new polished version.