We previously demonstrated in an article that comics originated in a short, serialized format: first in Le Journal de Mickey (1934), then in Pilote (launched in 1959), where the adventures of Asterix, Lucky Luke, or Tanguy and Laverdure appeared weekly. This serial rhythm shaped a genuine culture of anticipation and suspense, a direct ancestor of the duanju model and its digital variations. A parallel with webtoons was also explored in another article . Today, the story se

In an interview with Maëlle Billant, Wenwen Han, producer and founder of the Short Drama Alliance, discusses her career and the release of her two seminal works: Short Drama Writing 101 and Future Playbook: China's Short Drama Ecosystem and Insights for Global Business . The latter, published on October 22, 2025, is available in English on Amazon in Kindle format (49 pages). A complete 143-page version is also available on Payhip . These two complementary books are aimed a

For years, DramaBox has ruled the micro-drama space with outrageous billionaire romances and supernatural love stories, but now, the Singapore-based platform is rewriting its script. In an effort to outgrow its “guilty pleasure” image, DramaBox is expanding beyond werewolves and wealth to embrace something broader and surprisingly wholesome. The app’s next act includes family stories, kids’ animation, and choose-your-own-adventure dramas, all still built for the vertical scre