Every year, after our Pitchfest judges have finished reviewing the pitches, we ask them if they have any overarching advice into what makes a standout graphic novel pitch. This year's feedback offers a treasure trove of tips for creators looking to catch the eye of …Read More
How KC Studio Anthology’s Cover Team Gets It Done By Anne-Marie Perks A book cover is the first thing you see but it’s often one of the last things a publisher works on when creating a book. This is our approach to producing typographic design …Read More
A HUGE congratulations to our KCU Pitchfest 2025 winners -- and everyone who submitted their work! It's nerve-wracking to put your work out there for a competition like this, so high five to everyone who took the plunge!! Our jury of 20 industry pros reviewed …Read More
By Rowena Zahnrei and Bob Thibeault Just a little over a month from now (April 22nd!), the crowdfunding campaign for our 160+ Page Graphic Novel, Let’s Go! A Kids Comic Studio Anthology, will launch on Kickstarter! Anthology contributors will be able to share the details …Read More
Our goals with KCU Pitchfest are to do 3 things: Offer a structured event and deadline that gives creators support to finish their pitches Showcase undiscovered kids comics talent to the industry at large Help creators learn what editors and agents are looking for, and what they …Read More
By Deborah Tyson It's an exciting time with Kids Comics Unite’s PitchFest 2025 happening right now. Kids comic artists/writers and creative teams are participating from all over. Perhaps you wonder how to form a creative comic team with an author or illustrator? Here's some …Read More
The idea of compiling a graphic novel “pitch” for agents and editors might feel overwhelming. You probably have plenty of questions, and you might be worried that you’ll run afoul of some little rule or requirement that automatically sends your pitch into the rejection …Read More
By KCU's Anthology Marketing Team Hi There! Did you know that February 11th was National Make A Friend Day? Why not make everyday Make A Friend Day? As Dr. Seuss wisely said: To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be …Read More
In our first Feedback with a Pro, Kids Comics Studio members submitted short pitches for their graphic novel works-in-progress, and we asked Union Square & Co graphic novel editor Chris Duffy to give them feedback. For his critiques, we asked him to start with …Read More
By The Editorial Committee • Compiled by Jeff Larkin We're now in 2025 and at the start of the Lunar New Year! We'll continue to share our experiences as a collaborative team of creators working on KCU Studio's premier middle-grade anthology. Coming up with an …Read More