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Are Cartoonists Writers?

Brian Fies said, "The Combination of words and images is more powerful than either one standing alone". Some recent essays have explored the long-standing question: Are cartoonists writers?

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Jason Chatfield
Apr 26, 2024
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April 26, 2024
New York, NY

“Why is it so hard to say I’m a writer when it’s not even that big a deal and I should just get over it —Being a cartoonist makes you a writer, artist, and illustrator at mi…

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