Join One of the Most Popular Forms of KidLit Today and Make Yourself so Much More Appealing to Agents and Editors

Ready to turn your kidlit dreams into reality? Children's Book Academy offers expert-led courses that have helped our hard-working students publish over 2,000 books!

With a fantastic track-record of results-driven courses, individual mentorships and critiques. Your publishing success starts here!

Course: Mastering Hybrids and Graphic Novels

Graphic novels and hybrids are hot, Hot, HOT, and this course gives you everything you need to write, illustrate, and pitch them successfully to publishers. Whether you're a writer, an illustrator, or both, you'll gain valuable tools and insider knowledge to bring your stories to life.

Perfect for those looking to open new doors into the world of publishing who are wanting to create full-length graphic novels or hybrid books that mix text and illustrations. this course dives into essential techniques—from crafting engaging scripts and dynamic visuals to using text bubbles, bold onomatopoeia, and other graphic novel elements. AND HEADS UP - YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT NEED TO BE AN ILLUSTRATOR TO WRITE & PUBLISH GRAPHIC NOVELS!

This FUN instant access course is SUPER WOW packed full of practical and inspirational information to help you excel on your publishing journey!

"This is the fourth CBA course I have completed and every course has given me information about the world of children's books that I could not find anywhere else. The Graphic Novel course has helped me focus on the genre of books I want to illustrate and write. The support of Mira and the instructors with individualized comments as well as their detailed lessons has made this an incredible course. Many thanks."

<p>"This is the fourth CBA course I have completed and every course has given me information about the world of children's books that I could not find anywhere else. The Graphic Novel course has helped me focus on the genre of books I want to illustrate and write. The support of Mira and the instructors with individualized comments as well as their detailed lessons has made this an incredible course. Many thanks."<br/><br/></p>

Ruth Bowman

"So grateful that Mira prompted me to peek into the world of Graphic Novels. Thanks to this course, GN is no longer a foreign genre to me but one I can confidently add to my writing toolbox."

<p>"So grateful that Mira prompted me to peek into the world of Graphic Novels. Thanks to this course, GN is no longer a foreign genre to me but one I can confidently add to my writing toolbox."<strong><br/><br/></strong></p>

Naja Lund Aparico

“The richness of the material made me feel like I was in a graduate level class - from the historical perspective, to the many recommended texts and worksheets.... So impressed and inspired. I'll never look at any book the same again!”

<p>“The richness of the material made me feel like I was in a graduate level class - from the historical perspective, to the many recommended texts and worksheets.... So impressed and inspired. I'll never look at any book the same again!”</p>

Lisa Trank

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Curso: Libro de capítulos Alquimista

$500.00

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COURSE SYLLABUS:

Advanced Week 1: Welcome, Welcome! We're Glad You're Here!
History of Graphic Novels
What's a Graphic Novel?
Course Textbooks
Generating Fresh Ideas for Hybrid or Graphic Novels
Making an Avatar of Your GN Reader and Characters
Adapting Existing Literature or Hybrid Novels from the Public Domain, Classic Literature or Your Own Stories
Case Study of Three Graphic Novel Adaptations of Anne of Green Gables

Advance Week 2: Writing Spiritual, Faith-Based or SEL Graphic Novels
Writing Jewish Graphic Novels
Writing Catholic and Christian Graphic Novels
Writing Hindu Graphic Novels
Writing Muslim Graphic Novels
Writing Buddhist Graphic Novels
Writing Spiritual & Mindful Graphic Novels Connecting to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Nature-Based, Indigenous, and Wiccan Spiritualities

Advanced Week 3: Writing Part 1 Read Me First
Graphic Novels for Grades K-2 (ages 5-7) and CBs (ages 7-9)
MG Graphic Novels for Ages 9-12 and YA Novels for Ages 12-18
Character & Character Development
Getting Inspired with Literary Genres & Archetypes
Getting Started Writing
Cherry Mo's Magical Drawing Lessons
Thumbnail Templates for Illustrators AND Writers

Advanced Week 4: Illustrating
Introduction to Illustrating Graphic Novels
Working with Diversity
Basics - How to Draw
Interview with Hugh D'Andrade
Visual Elements
Stylistic Elements & Working with Panels
Blank Graphic Novel or Cartoon Panel Templates
Tools & Line
Fills & Color
Type
More Fonts
Creating Print Ready Art
Paige Braddock's Outline for Peanut, Butter, and Crackers + Interview and some Sample Color Pages
Websites and Social Media

Advanced Week 5: Revision and Fabulous Interviews Instant Access Week
Awesome Interview with Larissa Marantz and how she can help you!
The Wonderful World of Revising Your Story
The Wonderful World of Revising Your Illustrations
Awesome Interviews with Andrea Colvin now at Little Brown
Special Guest Presentation from Kirk Benshoff at First Second Books

Advanced Week 6: Submitting Your Work Final Live Week
The Submission Package Queries and Proposals, Plus, Fiona Smyth's Package
More Pitch Packet Examples
Graphic Novel Agents
Graphic Novel Publishers
Connecting with Agents and Publishers
Tracking Submissions

Join One of the Most Popular Forms of KidLit Today and Make Yourself so Much More Appealing to Agents and Editors

Course: Mastering Hybrids and Graphic Novels

This FUN instant access course is SUPER WOW packed full of practical and inspirational information to help you excel on your publishing journey!

Curso: Libro de capítulos Alquimista

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