The 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.
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