Contest Templates
Structured story templates that guide creators through each page
How Templates Work
Contest creator picks a template
When creating a contest, you can attach a template. It defines the story structure — how many pages, what type each page is (action, reveal, atmospheric...), and creative direction for each beat.
Entrants see the guide while submitting
When someone enters a templated contest, they see the page-by-page breakdown: "Page 1: Atmospheric — The city at night..." They upload their pages to match each beat.
Everyone tells the same story differently
Same structure, wildly different results. Templates lower the barrier to entry (no blank page anxiety) while making entries easier to compare and judge.
Create your own — describe your idea in plain English and our AI will generate a full template with page types, beat hints, layout suggestions, and style direction. Or build one manually page by page.
Comedy Skit
4 pagesSetup, escalation, punchline — a tight 4-page comedy that builds to a payoff. Timing is everything.
"Expressive and exaggerated. Big reactions, visual gags, dynamic panel composition. Think One Punch Man comedy beats."
Sci-Fi Short
6 pagesA speculative fiction story that explores one big 'what if?' — technology, society, or humanity pushed to its limits.
"Clean futuristic design. Think Moebius meets Blade Runner — detailed environments, clean linework, atmospheric color."
Horror One-Shot
4 pagesBuild dread across 4 pages, then deliver the scare. Restraint is scarier than gore.
"Unsettling and claustrophobic. Heavy inks, limited palette, faces partially in shadow. Think Junji Ito meets Uzumaki."
Slice of Life
4 pagesA quiet, character-driven story about everyday moments that carry emotional weight. No explosions needed.
"Warm, soft art style. Gentle linework, natural lighting, expressive faces. Think Yotsuba&! or everyday indie comics."
Noir Mystery
4 pagesHard-boiled detective story in 4 pages — a case, a clue, a twist, a revelation. High contrast, moody atmosphere.
"Film noir aesthetic — heavy shadows, rain, smoke, dutch angles. Think Sin City meets classic detective pulp."
Hero's Journey
6 pagesClassic hero's journey arc — a reluctant hero answers the call, faces trials, and returns transformed. Works for any genre.
"Bold, cinematic framing. Think wide establishing shots and dramatic close-ups."