Writing graphic novels

What is a graphic novel? Definition, standard formats, and publishers. As well, how they differ from comic books and webcomics.

Getting comic script ideas, flushing out the story, choosing a script format, writing dialogue & actions, editing, and getting feedback.

(Continued from Part 2) REVIEW Ask the students if they did anything in their new sketchbooks between classes. Ask if any of the students would be willing to share what they’ve been writing o…

Creating a graphic novel can be a fun challenge, as you get to write an original story and bring it to life with illustrations. A good graphic novel will move readers emotionally and visually, combining a great plot with striking images....

A few posts ago, I wrote about what Beth Rimer calls “Breather Units.” A Breather Unit is a 2-3 week mini-unit in which a teacher engages in something lighter–or perhaps does a bi…

Anchor chart for G5 #TCRWP unit on Graphic Novels at #uwcsea_east #uwclearn #uwctech #engchat

(Continued from Part 1) HOW DOES A COMIC WORK? One of the big questions we are asking in class is “how does a comic work?” Of course we want to know what a comic is and how to make one,…

Writing a novel is a task that often requires planning before you start putting words on paper.

Are you an agent or publisher accepting graphic novel submissions? Get the best work in your slush by giving clear submission guidelines like these. Pop Quiz Question 1: What do you need to get yo…

Last summer, I worked as an Editorial Intern at First Second Books. One of my responsibilities was to read spec script submissions and I was floored by how many different formats were used for grap…