BOOTCAMP: Getting graphic -- all about graphic novels!
Aug 09, 2025
Online event
Early Bird registration opens July 1st
Getting Graphic Bootcamp -- All About Graphic Novels
CAN'T MAKE IT DAY-OF? IT'S RECORDED. Don't miss out on this valuable bootcamp.
Join us on August 9th, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM CST designed specifically for children's book authors and illustrators!
What You’ll Learn
- Crack the Code: Reverse Engineering Graphic Novel with Natascha Morris (Agent Tobias Agency) (Query opportunity available for registrants)
- Getting Graphic: How to choose novel or graphic novel for your manuscript (Includes talk on non fiction) with Lily Williams (Illustrator)
- The Graphic Novel Creative & Production Process: How It’s Different with Janna Morishima (Agent, Author) (Query opportunity available for registrants)
- The Graphic Novel Marathon: How to Enjoy the Journey, Not Just the Destination.Chrissie Krebs (Author/Illustrator)
Crack the Code: Reverse Engineering Graphic Novel
Come learn how agent Natascha Morris reverse engineers a story and has guided several debut graphic novelists through preparing their graphic novel proposals. From inspiration and MSWL, she will walk you through the outline steps to creating a new manuscript. Whether you are working on new idea or have no idea where to even start, this proven method will help you crack the code on how to give editors and agents exactly what they might be looking for. Handouts will be provided, and some pre-class work will be required.
How to choose novel or graphic novel for your manuscript (Includes talk on non fiction)
What does making a graphic novel entail? Are you allowed to author-only a graphic novel? Let’s dive into the graphic novel boom and why you’d choose to make your novel a graphic novel. Join Eisner-Nominated author and illustrator Lily Williams as she discusses what makes a good graphic novel and why comics can sometimes be the best medium to tell a story.
The Graphic Novel Creative & Production Process: How It’s Different
In this workshop, literary agent Janna Morishima delves into the nitty gritty of graphic novel script-writing, illustration, and production. She’ll discuss how the production process differs from picture books and other illustrated books, and whether there are any advantages to the GN format. She’ll examine differences in format, complexity, and page count among graphic novels for different age ranges. Finally, she’ll discuss collaborations and timelines: how to write scripts with the artist in mind, how to foster good team communication, and what typical production schedules are like.
The Graphic Novel Marathon: How to Enjoy the Journey, Not Just the Destination.
Creating a graphic novel can be a daunting process. You may start out strong, but keeping your stamina levels up, as well as your enthusiasm can be a constant challenge. In this beginners guide to creating a graphic novel for children, Chrissie Krebs will go through the dos and don’ts, how to pace yourself, as well as other survival tips from a personal journey to get you to the finish line.
[Register Now] and take the next step in your author journey.
WHEN
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 starting at 9:00am CST to 1:30pm CST
Can’t make the whole event live? All sessions will be recorded and available to registered attendees.
WHERE
Zoom! Link will be provided in registration confirmation.
COST
EB: Premium $90
EB: Regular $110
Premium Member: $120
Regular Pricing: $140
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS
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REFUND POLICY
For events costing more than $100, we offer full refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) up until 30 days before the event. We will offer a 50% refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) up until 7 days before the event. Less than 7 days from the event, events are non-refundable.
There are NO refunds for any Critique Consultations/Portfolio Reviews or for Pitches unless the spot can be filled by another participant. If your spot is filled, you will receive a full refund (minus a $5 processing fee per consultation, review, or pitch).For more information on our refund policy, click here. By registering for this event, you agree that you have read and understand the refund policy for this event.
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