Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics

A comic book…about making comic books!

Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who set out to write, design and draw their own comic books. There’s Ash the Publisher, Jay the Writer, Finn the Designer, Rayah the Artist, Sam the Colourist…and Peanut the Pup! Together, you’ll explore all the building blocks of the complete creative process:

  • Discover different types of stories

  • Plot and script your story

  • Create characters and build worlds

  • Level-up your drawing skills

  • Share your graphic novel with the world

“The book you’re about to read is something I would have read and reread obsessively as a young artist”

– Alice Oseman in her Introduction.

Graphic Novel Builder is out now! You can order a copy from a local UK bookstore below, or anywhere books are sold!

  • INTRODUCTION TO COMICS

    Join the Graphic Novel Builders as they discover the amazing world of comics and graphic novels.

  • GETTING IDEAS

    Embrace the power of sketchbooks to spark new ideas and unlock your creativity.

  • DESIGNING CHARACTERS

    Uncover astounding techniques that will bring your characters to life.

  • BUILDING WORLDS

    Set the stage for your story with locations your readers will want to get lost in.

  • DISCOVERING THE STORY

    Supercharge your inspiration and discover a story you’re dying to tell.

  • PLANNING AND WRITING

    Unleash your storytelling skills and discover the tricks to deliciously good dialogue.

  • DRAWING YOUR COMIC

    Discover how the pros go from simple sketches to mind-blowing full-colour pages.

  • PUBLISHING AND PUBLICITY

    Get your comic out into the world with this guide to reaching new readers.

  • KEEP ON CREATING!

    Continue your creative journey with five projects designed to take you all the way from a one-panel comic to a four page masterpiece!