Getting Into Graphic Nonfiction: Telling True Tales in Graphic Novel Format

Graphic nonfiction is an exciting market with new publishing imprints and book series springing up all the time. This webinar will introduce both seasoned nonfiction writers and nonfiction novices to the exciting world of graphic nonfiction for all ages.

Topics covered include:

•What is graphic nonfiction?

•The landscape of graphic nonfiction 

•Key terminology

•Crafting graphic nonfiction (evaluating ideas, research, structuring, scripting)

•Submitting graphic nonfiction whether you are an author or illustrator.

The webinar covers the basics of visual storytelling, including how graphic nonfiction differs from both picture books and novel-length nonfiction, as well as a hands-on look at how to draft a graphic nonfiction script from writing panel descriptions to dialog and captions.

Who will benefit from this webinar:

·       Nonfiction writers of picture books, middle grade, or young adult works, who are new to graphic nonfiction

·       Fiction graphic novelists eager to explore nonfiction

·       Nonfiction and graphic novel newbies hoping to get the lay of the land

Your purchase include lifetime access to this 80-minute webinar, as well as a handout of Graphic Nonfiction Resources (PDF).