Graphic Novels
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Graphic novels for kids and teens are exploding in popularity. Here are some links to help you get started.
Pitchfest
Feb. 21- March 7 Kids Comic Unite Pitchfest
- What: a paid opportunity to submit your unpublished graphic novel project to a panel of top agents and editors
- Who: 16+ years old, project in English, kids-YA graphic novels, must include art (no writers-only projects, can be collaboration)
- Awards: top 5 will be showcased, top 50 presented in a gallery
Articles
Creating Characters for Children's Graphic Novels
How to Create a Graphic Novel
10 Things Before You Start a Comic or Graphic Novel
Marissa Meyer's Guide to Writing a Graphic Novel Part I (Research), Part II (Pre-Writing), Part III (Script-writing), Part IV (Art)
Resource Websites
Submitting a Graphic Novel
Submitting a Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel Scripts
Technical Art Tips
Marissa Meyer's Guide to Writing a Graphic Novel, Part III
Scripting Comics: Draw Everyday with JJK
Scrivening Comics
Scripting Comics: Draw Everyday with JJK
Scrivening Comics
Storyboarding
Podcasts
Communities
Kids Comics Unite - a community for kid comics professionals
Interviews with GN creators
Johnell Dewitt's interviews with author-illustrator Ken Lamug, author-illustrator Jason Platt, agent Brent Taylor (on submitting GNs), author-illustrator Mark Swan (on storyboarding)