Graphic novels and comicbooks are now as mainstream as novels, film and television. They demand strong storytelling, great visuals and a limitless imagination. This intensive two-day workshop offers a practical introduction to making a successful comic or graphic novel. You won't find this anywhere outside of London.

The course covers the format, structure and approaches for creating a compelling script, with writing exercises to get creative juices flowing. You will learn about the process of moving from script to finished comic book pages with a look at the artists’ perspective, talking to a working comics artist about their process and what they look for from writers.

We will also look at the current industry in the UK, USA and Europe.

All attendees will be given individual feedback on a short comic book script they will complete over the course of the weekend.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in creating visual stories - from those new to comics to the obsessive collectors! Writers and artists, and writer/artists are all welcome.

About the tutor: award winning writer Emma Beeby is one of the new generation of comics and graphic novel writers in the UK, and is the first woman in 36 years to write for 'Judge Dredd' in 2000 AD comics. 

Book your place by Thursday 18 April 2019 at 18:00.

Dates: Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April 2019
Location: Skriva Writing School, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, 25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AP
Cost: £195

For further information, please contact enquiries@skrivawriting.com or visit our website