What specific tools assist in the scriptwriting and storyboarding phase of comic creation?

While not always traditional art tools, these are crucial for pre-production: Word processors like Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or Scrivener are commonly used for writing comic scripts, often following specific formatting guidelines. For visual planning, storyboarding software like Storyboarder, or drawing apps such as Procreate or Clip Studio Paint (with its multiple-page management and reference features), are used for thumbnailing and rough layouts. Many artists still prefer physical sketchbooks for initial thumbnail sketches. Mind mapping software like XMind or Miro can also help organize plot points, character arcs, and world-building before writing the full script.