The Writers Store Offers: Writing a Graphic Novel Hollywood Will Buy

Having taken this class, I highly recommend it. You can sign up by going here: http://www.writersstore.com/writing-a-graphic-novel-hollywood-will-buy

At a Glance In-person seminar on creating graphic novels Takes you inside the comic book industry and teaches everything you need to get started Find out how to get in on the hottest trend in Hollywood today

Having trouble selling your script?  Learn how to write and produce a comic book that will capture Hollywood's attention!
Comic books are red hot in Hollywood now. Numerous blockbuster movies including Sin City, 300, Road to Perdition, Wanted, and Hellboy started out as indie comic books.
With its combination of words and visuals in one attractive package, a comic book can be a great sales tool when pitching your project to movie studios and producers because it’s easier for these busy professionals to see beforehand what the movie will look like.
Today, it is much easier to sell a graphic novel than a spec script. With a comic book in hand, you separate yourself from the huge crowd of new screenwriters that only have a spec script to peddle. Studios are looking for pre-branded properties with an existing fan base. You need to build an audience and generate buzz prior to submitting your project to producers or film financiers. And comic books are a great, low-cost starting point to develop your story world.

Writer Martin Shapiro (Chopper, Lair of the Fox) will take you inside the comic book industry and teach you everything you need to know to get started, including how to:
• Hire a good artist
• Lay out the panels for maximum impact
• Construct the visual elements like a film director
• Create vibrant character designs
• Color the pages like a cinematographer
• Do speech balloons
• Self-publish the book on a tight budget
• Distribute your book to bookstores
• Produce an iPhone and iPad version of the book
• Market your product via the web and conventions
• Submit your book to agents and movie producers
Using a creator-owned comic book as a case study, the instructor will demonstrate the tools and skills necessary to create strong, cinematic artwork that brings your script to life. We’ll also discuss the potential pitfalls faced by beginners that can severely hamper a project. Most of this insider information is NOT available in books or online.
Guest speakers will include the following industry pros:
Andrew Cosby is the creator of the TV series Eureka on the Sci-Fi Channel, currently in its fourth season. Andrew is also the co-founder of BOOM! Studios, a comic book publisher that currently has 7 movies in development at major studios. BOOM! has signed a deal with Disney/Pixar to produce comic books based on their properties.
David Wohl is Editor-In-Chief of Radical Publishing (publisher of Caliber, Hercules, and Freedom Formula). Previously, he was the Editor-In-Chief and President of Top Cow Productions. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, he was responsible for bringing numerous Top Cow titles to the shelves, co-creating and writing The Darkness and Witchblade, even serving as the producer of the Witchblade TV series. Radical Publishing currently has production deals with Universal Studios, New Regency, director Bryan Singer, Johnny Depp, Sam Worthington, and Wesley Snipes.
Note: Guest speakers are subject to change.
Location:  
The Writers Store
3510 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505