For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for May 07, 2023

Lynn Johnston creative process as demonstrated by Michael Patterson.

This is the process of every writer, including me

Will his “work” be titled “I am a Teenage Arthritic”??

It’s sad to see that Mike inherited his mother’s expression of smug superiority, as evidenced in the last panel.

Probably the only house in North America that still has a CRT… unless that’s a Canadian LCD… Can’t really tell :-P

Writing’ easy: it’s the rewriting that’s tough! Take it from a freelancer of 40 years!!!! THANK GAWD I’M RETIRED!

The creative juices need to get flowing.

Yeah. No distractions allowed. It takes a while to build up enough “bored” to actually start working.

Listen to the rhythm of the squeaky squeak.

Every writers’ favorite activity is Not Writing

The cartoonist mocks himself.

Michael Patterson must confront his worst enemy:

Michael Patterson

That computer is an antique.

Aw … now he has to start over from the beginning.

Mike’s parents need to update their computer. this one looks like its from the 90’s. Probably still running Windows 97.

One minute work, followed by 10 minutes distraction

Or trying to?

LOL.. Mike has discovered ’Writer’s Block’… or, he just is not very creative.

Nevermind the outdated CRT monitor, what about their clothes? Definitely more 1970s than 1990s!

Is that what you call it?

The first sentence is the worst. Then your thoughts coalesce and you turn out something surprising.

Looks like he just finished his shift at Whataburger.

What the heck is Michael wearing? Has he joined a barbershop quartet???