Learn how to turn your idea into a graphic novel, and get it published
An endlessly versatile artform which places no limits on the ambition of the storyteller, it has produced masterpieces as varied as Alan Moore's legendary Watchmen and the groundbreaking graphic journalism of Joe Sacco's Palestine.
Curated by graphic novel publisher SelfMadeHero, this in-depth full-day seminar covers everything you could need to know, from the history of the artform to the mechanics of getting published. With tutors including comic book critic, historian and author Paul Gravett and acclaimed graphic novelist Karrie Fransman, you'll learn about the unique possibilities the format offers and how to plan and execute a project. The day also includes a primer on the realities of the graphic novel industry, making this an ideal all-round course for budding writers who'd like to try their hand at a graphic novel script.
Speaker profiles
SelfMadeHero is a publisher of the finest fiction, biography, history and humour in the graphic novel medium that showcases leading authors and artists from around the world: from the quirky and humorous to the political and profound.
Paul Gravett is Britain's best-known comic book critic and historian and author of many books, including 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die and Great British Comics.
Karrie Fransman has created comics for The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, The New Statesman, Time Out and Psychologies Magazine. Her acclaimed graphic novel, The House That Groaned, is published by Random House's Square Peg imprint. She led the London Print Studio's excellent graphic novel course in 2011 and 2012.
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Details
Date: Sunday 26 January 2014
Times: 9.30am-5.30pm. Check in begins 30 minutes before start time.
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price:£99 Early bird ticket (limited)
£119 Standard ticket (includes VAT, booking fees and refreshments)
Event capacity: 100
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please dress however you feel comfortable.
Testimonials from previous Guardian Masterclasses
It made for an excellent day! There was real enthusiasm from speakers and participants.
Very friendly & welcoming atmosphere. As a newcomer to the world of graphic novels I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was much more relaxed than I thought it might be - professional, tight in terms of time etc - but with lots of humour.
The quality of the speakers/panel was superb!
I really learnt loads, both in terms of background/history as well as practical info on writing, drawing/illustrating and publishing.
The speakers were all visibly pleased to be there, and were very, very approachable and friendly.
All I could have expected and more.
Their passion for what they did shone through, and their efforts to inspire the same enthusiasm in the audience were really super.
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