Introduction to Comics Writing - workshop

Comics are lof-fi, democratic and a little bit magic. They are particularly excellent for writing about the self. In this session, I go through the process of how to write a comic script. Students will create simple four-panel personal comics.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to comics and indie publishing
• What if I can’t draw?
• Visual verbal language - telling a story with words and pictures
• My work writing comics for young people on mental health issues
• How to have a daily drawing practice
• Some practical exercises/prompts