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Title: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: Susan99 on September 28, 2021, 10:09 PM

Hi there,

Does anyone know of an online course on writing GNs for beginners, one that a non-illustrator could take?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: HaroldU on September 30, 2021, 03:22 PM

Susan,

Sadly, you just missed a workshop that might have fit that bill from Janna Morishima of Janna Co., who is an agent who specializes in graphic novels. I'd suggest you find her and follow her on social media. I don't know what else she has planned.

Title: Re: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: ruth-bowman on October 03, 2021, 12:42 PM

Hi Susan.  There is a graphic novel course coming up in February from the Children's Book Academy.  I have attached the link here.
https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/2022graphicnovels.html

I have taken a course with them and found it worthwhile.  They even offer scholarships if you qualify.  That link is here.
https://bit.ly/YMSchol21

I hope that helps.
Ruth

Title: Re: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: juliana-jones on November 19, 2021, 01:56 PM

Story Teller Academy has a Graphic Novel Course taught by Ken Lamug. His GN Mischief and Mayhem is wonderful. https://storyteller-academy.myshopify.com/products/graphic-novels 

He also has a mini-comics course which deals with graphic novels as well. I took it and learned that it's a lot of work, even if you're not an illustrator.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: Ev on November 20, 2021, 05:42 AM

This isn't a writing course but might have some tips for you. It's a free presentation sponsored by Children's Book Insider.

https://writeforkids.org/blog/kidlit-distancing-social-replays/   look for #68 "Writing Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers"

Title: Re: Any Writing Courses?
Post by: Susan99 on November 21, 2021, 08:52 PM

Thanks everyone for the info!