What are some typical mistakes aspiring comic artists make when using talking bubbles and how can they be prevented?

Common mistakes include: **Covering Crucial Art** (prevent by planning bubble placement early); **Confusing Tails** (ensure tails clearly point to the speaker, avoid ambiguity); **Too Much Text** (edit dialogue for conciseness, break up long speeches into multiple bubbles/panels); **Inconsistent Lettering** (maintain uniform font, size, and style unless for specific effect); **Awkward Bubble Shapes** (design natural, flowing shapes that fit text, avoid empty space); **Overlapping Bubbles Badly** (ensure overlaps are intentional and readable); and **Ignoring Reading Order** (always ensure bubbles flow logically). Prevention involves careful planning, sketching bubble placements, and practicing dialogue editing.