Graphic Novels
Graphic novels for kids and teens are exploding in popularity. Here are some links to help you get started.
Classes
Sequential Artists Workshop a grassroots, non-profit comics school and creative community that teaches people how to tell stories and make comics in Gainesville, Florida, USA, and around the world via online courses and resources. Certificates and individual courses available.
Articles
Creating Characters for Children's Graphic Novels
How to Create a Graphic Novel
10 Things Before You Start a Comic or Graphic Novel
Marissa Meyer's Guide to Writing a Graphic Novel Part I (Research), Part II (Pre-Writing), Part III (Script-writing), Part IV (Art)
What the Judges Said: Takeaways from the [Kids Comics Unite] Pitchfest 2026 (expert tips on pitching a graphic novel)
Graphic Novel Scripts
Technical Art Tips
Marissa Meyer's Guide to Writing a Graphic Novel, Part III
Scripting Comics: Draw Everyday with JJK
Scrivening Comics
Scripting Comics: Draw Everyday with JJK
Scrivening Comics
Storyboarding
Podcasts
Communities
Kids Comics Unite - a community for kid comics professionals
Interviews with GN creators
Johnell Dewitt's interviews with author-illustrator Ken Lamug, author-illustrator Jason Platt, agent Brent Taylor (on submitting GNs), author-illustrator Mark Swan (on storyboarding)