Infusing a graphic novel pitch with your unique point of view ensures it stands out in the pitch pile. We’ll explore what ‘own voices’ refers to, the different ways you can talk about personal experience, as well as some practical examples.
Read MoreThe purpose of a polished pitch packet, as well as any communications you have with an editor, is to show that you’re professional and easy to work with. In this blog I’m going to take you through what’s involved when creating a compelling pitch for an original comic idea. We’ll start with a high-level overview before zooming in on each individual component.
Read MoreHow do you actually get editors to look at your comics?
Along with finding an artist, meeting editors is one of the biggest questions aspiring comic writers ask. This is where networking, both in person and online, comes in. I’ll walk you through how I went from zero industry connections to a proverbial rolodex of editors who I have relationships with, who are happy to look at my pitches.
Read MoreGetting started in any creative industry is no small task. Like you, I’ve been on the outside looking in. I know first hand just how impenetrable the comics industry can feel. I don’t live in the US and, with a lot of luck, managed to crack the American comic book industry from my home in Sydney, Australia.
In this series of blogs I’ll go through, step-by-step, how I did. While this advice works for anyone looking to get into comics, these blogs have been created with writers in mind.
Read MoreWhen you start out writing one of the most productive things you can do is study story structure. Seriously, using structure feels like a hack - doesn’t matter what structure you use, but having a structure will help you plan, execute and perfect your stories in record time.
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