Work in a medium that publishers and studios love
WRITING COMIC BOOKS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs4200.asp?c=mbs


WHEN: Four weeks, November 3 - December 1; online chats on Mondays,
9-10 pm ET
WHERE: Online
LEVEL: Introductory
PRICE: $350


You don't have to draw to make a graphic novel. But you do have to
know how to write comics, attract a great artist, find the right
publisher, and work with all of them. This course will take you
through the process from devising a proposal and writing word
balloons to surviving Comic-Con International and handling Hollywood.



You will learn:

• The most popular genres, formats, and styles

• Techniques and mistakes of visual storytelling

• The care and feeding of artists

• How the publishing companies' decision-makers work

• What they want from you -- and what they don't want

• The basics of comics contracts and partnerships

• The power and pain of self-publishing

• Marketing to the comics industry and the wider world


THE INSTRUCTOR
David Seidman is a comics writer, consultant, and publicist. He has
written SIMPSONS COMICS, the nonfiction graphic novel SAMUEL MORSE
AND THE TELEGRAPH, and the photo novel FANTASTIC 4. He was one of the
founding editors of Disney Comics, where he specialized in
discovering new talent. He has taught comic book writing at UCLA,
marketed comics and graphic novels for Claypool Comics and NBM
Publishing, and edited comics for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. He
hosts a monthly networking dinner for Los Angeles' comic book
professional community.

TESTIMONIALS
“If you are really serious about getting into comic book writing,
David's course is for you!” -- Monica Mueller
“David couldn't have taught a more enjoyable and informative class
about comic writing and the comic industry.” -- Nancy Carlson
“I recommend David's class not only for writers but for editors as
well -- he gives plenty of insight on what to look for in good comic
writing.” -- Shann Dornhecker
“If you want to learn about writing comic books or graphic novels,
then you've GOT to take David's course!” -- Bruce Gordon
“David is great -- he obviously has a passion to share his craft with
others.” -- Josh Gloer

Mediabistro.com is a website dedicated to anyone who creates or works
with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a
content/creative industry. That includes editors, writers, producers,
graphic designers, book publishers, and others in industries
including magazines, television, film, radio, newspapers, book
publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and design. Mediabistro’s
mission is to provide opportunities to meet, share resources, become
informed of job opportunities and interesting projects and news,
improve career skills, and showcase your work.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/cache/crs4200.asp?c=mbs
Contact David Seidman at davidseidman@earthlink.net or 310-652-4369.
Contact Mediabistro at shauna@mediabistro.com or 212-389-2000.