Graphic Novel Pitch

Submission Window

Sunday, July 27th, 2025 – Saturday, Aug 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

I am the author AND illustrator

Use the Faculty page to ensure your preferred faculty member offers GN Pitches.
Register for critique. You can select this option when registering OR add a critique to an already existing registration.
Polish your GN Pitch.

Prepare 10 complete pages in sequential order (include one spread in full color if applicable, remaining pages as sketched layouts), plus a one-page, single-spaced synopsis, 12-point Times New Roman font.
Prepare a synopsis which includes genre, age level, approximate page count, and color type (black-and-white, full color, limited palette, etc).

4. Prepare a single PDF file, only. Labeled Last Name, Title, Faculty Name: LastName_Title_Faculty.pdf

5. Submit Sunday, July 27th, 2025 – Saturday, Aug 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET using the submission form found under the MY EVENTS tab of your Member Home. Click the green MEETING INFO button.

I am the author

Use the Faculty page to ensure your preferred faculty member offers GN Pitches.
Register for critique. You can select this option when registering OR add a critique to an already existing registration.
Polish your GN Pitch. Include up to 10 pages of the script, plus a one-page, single-spaced synopsis, 12-point Times New Roman font.

NOTE: You may alternatively choose to purchase a Manuscript Critique with any of the faculty members offering to critique GN manuscripts:

4. Prepare a single Word file (.docx), only. Labeled Last Name, Title, Faculty Name: LastName_Title_Faculty.docx

5. Submit Sunday, July 27th, 2025 – Saturday, Aug 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET using the submission form found under the MY EVENTS tab of your Member Home. Click the green MEETING INFO button.

Scheduling

After Critique Registration closes (Aug 2nd), you will receive a link via email to schedule your session. Critiques/Reviews will be held Friday, Sept 19th, 3 pm – 6:15 pm. Check in at the Critique/Review desk 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.

Sessions are booked back to back—if you are late, your session will still end on time.
Missed appointments cannot be rescheduled.
Because we have guaranteed your payment to our faculty, missed appointments cannot be refunded.
Editors and agents provide submission opportunities to all attendees as part of this conference. Do not ask an editor or agent to take your full manuscript or to look at it during the event.
Another attendee has paid for the appointment right after yours. Be considerate of this and exit the meeting when time is called.

Questions

Contact our Critique Inbox if you have any questions.

Feeling jittery? That’s totally normal. Check out Linda Sue Park’s advice on receiving critique.