Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel Everything You Need to Know to Create Great Graphic Works

[back cover] Once limited to the community of comic book creators, graphic novels are now one of the fastest growing genres in publishing. Lavishly illustrated with full-length stories and complex plots, they have enormous appeal for all age groups and are read and enjoyed throughout the world. Find out how to convert your writing and drawing skills into dynamic works that transcend the page. From conception to publication, get insider information from professional writers and illustrators currently working in this exciting genre. Discover the media, materials, and techniques necessary to create a broad range of worlds, from action and adventure to futuristic fantasy and sci-fi. Step-by-step illustrations show how to marry narrative and visuals for maximum impact on the page, and how to create vibrant characters and realistic settings. Includes advice on maintaining tension, working with interlocking frames, and adapting classic stories for this market. With tips on establishing your own style, building a portfolio, and hints on professional presentation, this book gives you everything you need to know to create novels that really pack a graphic punch. Mike Chinn has written several science fiction, horror, and fantasy comic books. He also writes short fiction in these genres and has edited the award-nominatedSword and Sorceryanthology. He is currently an editor of the British Fantasy Society newsletter,Prism.Mike lives in Birmingham, England.Chinn, Mike is the author of 'Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel Everything You Need to Know to Create Great Graphic Works', published 2004 under ISBN 9780764127885 and ISBN 0764127888.