SCBWI SF-South Webinar: Crack the Code--Reverse Engineering the Graphic Novel
Created July 14, 2026 by Karen Chow
Come and learn how agent Natascha Morris reverse engineers a story and has guided several debut graphic novelists through the process of preparing their graphic novel proposals. From inspiration and MSWL, she will walk you through the act of outlining and break down how to create a new manuscript. Whether you are working on a new idea or have no idea where to start, this proven method will help you crack the code on how to give editors and agents what they might be looking for. Handouts will be provided, and some pre-class work will be required.
SCBWI SF-South Webinar: Crack the Code--Reverse Engineering the Graphic Novel
Title: Crack the Code: Reverse Engineering the Graphic Novel
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 11AM PST - 12:30PM PST
Come and learn how agent Natascha Morris reverse engineers a story and has guided several debut graphic novelists through the process of preparing their graphic novel proposals. From inspiration and MSWL, she will walk you through the act of outlining and break down how to create a new manuscript. Whether you are working on a new idea or have no idea where to start, this proven method will help you crack the code on how to give editors and agents what they might be looking for. Handouts will be provided, and some pre-class work will be required.
Optional Pre-work for the graphic novels: Please check out LUMBERJANES TO THE MAX, vol 1 (particularly the back-matter).
This event will be recorded and the recording will be made available for download within one week of the event and remain available to download for 30 days.
Registration closes three days before on August 19th.
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