If you’re looking for a literary agent to help you navigate the publishing world, we’ve put together a list. This spreadsheet exclusively covers agents who work on graphic novels only. A few databases already exist, including the wonderful Agents for Illustrators database. We’re not aiming to compete with that or any others. Instead, this list narrows…
Category: Writers
Pitching Your Comic Book: Pitch Outline Template (UPDATED)
I’ve been getting asked quite a bit about pitching to an editor, agent, or publisher. There’s no standard way to pitch in comics, but there are certain elements of your book that should be included no matter who you’re reaching out to. I’ve melded my own personal way of pitching with Jim Zub’s method (from…
What To Include In Your Portfolio: A Guide for Comic Creators
Writing for Comics: Practicing with Short Stories
One of the biggest ways to grow as a creator, whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, is by writing short stories. Short stories are often overlooked in the industry and although anthologies have been extremely popular over the years, individual stories aren’t often mentioned or praised in mainstream circles. Short stories…
How to Outline a Story
Writing: Helpful Tips for Getting Started
One of the most common questions among creators in any field, but especially writing, ask How do I get started? It’s common because not a lot of folks really talk about how hard it can be to break into the industry and land published work, especially if you’re not able to draw your own stories. It’s marginally…
All About Exposition
Last time, we discussed what a story is. A story is the life of a problem. It starts when the problem is first encountered and ends when the problem is solved. When the problem is first encountered, it’s called the inciting incident. When the problem is resolved, it’s called the climax. However, the telling of…
What Is a Story?
The Comic Creator Finance Workbook
Making Money from Webcomics – An Illustrated Guide
Making Money from Webcomics – An Illustrated Guide is a product of the joint effort of an international group of webcomics artists, Finnish comics makers and the funding from Kone Foundation. I started the project two years ago and in August 2018 a bunch of webcomics artists traveled to Finland for a joint two-week artist residency….