KCU Graphic Novel Bootcamp
Go from "Concept" to "Comic" in just 13 weeks in this a live, hands-on, three-month course for creators ready to take their concept from imagination to reality.
Build Better Characters with Cheyenne Smith
Think you know your characters? Join Cheyenne Smith to dive even deeper into character design, dialog, and backstory using the “beach episode” storytelling device. By the end of this draw jam, you’ll have a short mini comic, as well as a better understanding of your characters and their world – no sunburn required!
Upcoming Events
Each month we host an event with professionals in the graphic novel industry, including agents, publishers, and creators.
A new KCU course is coming this fall 🎉
For years, people have been asking me: “When are you bringing back Kids Comics Intensive?” Kids Comics Intensive was our 3-month… well, extremely intensive course. It was designed to teach you the fundamentals of strong comics storytelling aimed at kid or teen readers. It was …
Resources
What you’ll find in our community
Community
- Join our lively online forum
- Get answers to your specific questions
- Connect with fellow creators
Pitchfest
- Get your work seen in our annual pitch competition!
- Juried by top agents and editors
- Showcased in a public online gallery
Craft
- Live critiques with industry professionals
- Targeted à la carte classes & workshops
- Annual courses such as Kids Comics Intensive
Dive into KCU!
Join our community of kidlit-ya graphic novel creators that offers resources, courses, membership programs, and networking opportunities.
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