Storymakers Presentation
Thank you for attending Storymakers Conference 2026. I had a great time preparing and presenting on how to write a graphic novel. On this page you will find links to all the resources and tips I promised to share.
Pre-recorded Presentation (coming soon)
Presentation Slideshow
Presentation Transcript
Mini Comic Handout (PDF)
How to Write Graphic Novels Blog Posts
This series of articles supports my 2026 Storymakers presentation, From Idea to Storyboard: Writing a Graphic Novel Script.
5 Exciting Reasons You Should Write Graphic Novels for Kids
Graphic Novel Writing: Common Fears and Solutions
Unlocking the Writer’s Role in Graphic Novel Creation
Illustration Rules Writer’s Need to Know
Unlock Your Creativity: Effective Freewriting Techniques
How to Improve Your Graphic Novel Writing Process
Understanding Pages and Panels in Graphic Novels
Guide to Writing Graphic Novel Scripts: Format and Tools
Exploring the Graphic Novel Collaboration Process: Q&A with Johnell DeWitt and Maggie Shang
Resources
Templates
Standard Comic Script Template created by Camilla Zhang and Steenz with a Scrivener template by Brigitta Blair.
Page and thumbnail templates by Salgood Sam!
Storyboard Template (.png) by Daphne Higbee
Books
Make Comics Like the Pros by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente (affiliate link)
Making Comics by Scott McCloud (affiliate link)
The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud (affliate link)
D. Higbee 
