Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Comic Book is full of tips and tricks to help kids create an out-of-this-world comic, from creating characters to telling a story. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions. Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. Whether they're...

This guide teaches readers important techniques and encourages them to use their imaginations. Each step in creating graphic novel art is explained from beginning with pencil to ending.

"Cartoonist Ivan Brunetti teams up with editor Françoise Mouly to create a comprehensive Comics how-to booklet, geared towards parents, teachers, librarian, and children alike"--

"Readers explore the genre of horror comics as they learn the techniques used to make their drawings go from good to ghoulish. They follow step-by-step instructions to create a variety of horror characters, such as a terrifying swamp zombie."--Provided by publisher.

Offers advice for effective storytelling in comic book format, covering such topics as color, placement, pacing, visually representing ideas, and other techniques for short gag strips as well as graphic novels and other more involved storylines.

Tragic pasts, secret identities, compelling personalities the best character designs are built on these essential factors! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create costumes that reflect their characters powers, how to design a team of characters with interesting group dynamics, and how backstory can contribute to a character s flaws and strengths. Using classic designs, poses, and powers as references, readers will create their own unique characters....

"Aliens, robots, and spaceships can all be found in the pages of science fiction comics. They may seem difficult to draw at first, but readers discover thatby following detailed instructionsthese complicated characters become fun projects for aspiring artists. Each step in the drawing process corresponds to a sketch, allowing readers to visually check their progress. Vibrant illustrations of a variety of science fiction characters and settings are...

"The Knight, Edward the chubby horse, and of course the Magic Cartooning Elf are back for more fun, but this time they're sharing the stage with a host of new characters. In Adventures in Cartooning: Characters In Action you'll learn how to create your own kooky characters. And fresh faces are needed -- the famous director Otto Airs is making a movie, and he's invited everyone in the kingdom to audition! It's your chance to dream up boatloads of...