Comic book freelancing tools and resources
Stephanie asked me to expand a bit on the article on my web site, fredvanlente.com, which talks about how (I find) to best format a comics script. While there’s no standard method of comics script format, this is what I, a 20-year veteran of the industry (give or take), find works best. I’ve been pleased…
I’ve been getting asked quite a bit about pitching to an editor, agent, or publisher. There’s no standard way to pitch in comics, but there are certain elements of your book that should be included no matter who you’re reaching out to. I’ve melded my own personal way of pitching with Jim Zub’s method (from…
So you’ve just finished putting together your first graphic novel. First of all, awesome. Congratulations. You should treat yourself to a nice dinner, and maybe take the rest of the weekend off. Because come Monday, the next leg of your journey begins: actually getting your book into as many hands as possible. Obviously conventions are…
Sarah Gaydos joined Oni Comics in June as the Editorial Director of Licensed Publishing. Previously, she edited IDW’s Star Trek line, and oversaw properties owned by Disney, Hasbro, Dreamworks, and more. Sarah sat down with us to answer questions about working on licensed comics, and what creators need to know when deciding to work on…
Sarah Gaydos joined Oni Comics in June as the Editorial Director of Licensed Publishing. Previously, she edited IDW’s Star Trek line, and oversaw properties owned by Disney, Hasbro, Dreamworks, and more. Sarah sat down with us to answer questions about working on licensed comics, and what creators need to know when deciding to work on…
There’s a lot of things to learn about the comic book industry, thus why we’ve launched Creator Resource. How to make comics, how to break into comics, and just general tidbits on the industry itself can be invaluable. Here are some links from some fantastic creators as they share their insight on the industry: LINKS:…
Writing for comic books is a challenging experience. Some of our favourite creators have taken the time to discuss the craft of comic book writing on their web sites and JD Boucher has help curated the list of links below for you to check out: LINKS: Comic Writer Services by Daniel J. Hill Comic Script…
Want to know how to pitch your comic book to an editor or publisher? The links below were curated by JD Boucher and feature comic book creators talking about how to hone the craft of pitching. Definitive List of Comic Publisher Submission Guidelines by Jason Thibault Literary Agents Who Represent Graphic Novels by Niki Smith…
If you’re a creator looking for work, finding paid projects can be difficult at times. We’ve compiled a few links to help you discover work to grow your portfolio and your career: Find Anthologies! – A Twitter account that’s dedicated to posting up currently accepting submissions. This is a great place to check out regularly…