SCBWI Austin Graphic Novel Bootcamp

Created July 22, 2025 by Tanja Bauerle

Arizona

Join us on August 9th, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM CST designed specifically for children's book authors and illustrators!

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)

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

Event Registration Link:

https://www.scbwi.org/events/bootcamp-graphic-novels

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS

Upon completion of payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email. You will also find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered for will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.

Questions about this event? Contact [email protected]

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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SCBWI's Anti-harassment policy can be found at http://www.scbwi.org/anti-harassment-statement

If you register or attend any SCBWI events, you agree to abide by this policy.