# Writing Scripts

Writing a script is optional, but it can be a great place to begin your project. This is especially true if you don't yet have the photos you need to tell your story. And it makes adding text to your pages a breeze thanks to the SmartScript recognition.

## Writing your script

Outline and write your script.

Outlining the script

Writing the script

Working with SmartScript recognition

## Starting your comic

Print your script, take your photos and start laying out your comic.

Printing your script

Taking photos with the script

Starting a comic