Panel by Panel: Writing Comic Books & Graphic Novels
Thursday September 17th - 5pm-7pm PT
Instructor: Andrew Buckley
In this intensive, hands-on workshop, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of writing for comics and graphic novels, where story unfolds through the interplay of words and images. You’ll learn how to think visually, break a scene into panels, and use pacing, page turns, and silence to create impact. Through guided exercises and real examples, you’ll explore how to script for artists, write concise and effective dialogue, and structure a page so it flows naturally for the reader. You’ll also begin developing your own short comic concept during the session. Ideal for writers curious about comics, or anyone looking to add a more visual, cinematic edge to their storytelling. No drawing skills are required as this workshop is focused entirely on storytelling.