You Can Do a Graphic Novel

By Slate, Barbara & DeFalco, Tom

Publishers Summary:
Get that story out of your head and onto paper! A guide to creating graphic novels- presented in the form of a graphic novel- from a veteran in the field! In You Can Do a Graphic Novel, Barbara Slate guides aspiring graphic novelists through the same process she learned in her early days working for Marvel and DC Comics-a process she has simplified for the classes she teaches and for the syndicated column she writes. Written in the form of a graphic novel itself, the book covers all the components and shows readers how to: •Find their own drawing style regardless of ability •Create memorable characters, compelling plots and subplots, and engaging dialog •Traverse the graphic novel business

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ISBN
978-1-59257-955-6
Publisher
Alpha


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Gr 7-Up Once readers get past the grammatically questionable title, they'll find that this is a practical book for those who aspire to create their own graphic novels. Slate brings a lot of experience to the table. She is fair handed with the advice she gives to writers as well as artists. The assumption is that readers will try to do both, but she recommends collaborating with someone so that writers and artists can complement one ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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