Comics Publishing Today
Boston Public Library, Commonwealth Salon
Monday, March 10th, 6 – 7pm EST
Free!
Are you a writer or comic artist? Are you interested in learning more about publishing? Join us for this conversation about the state of the comics publishing industry.
Twenty years ago, comics were only available in dedicated comics stores. Today, you can find them on the shelves at bookstores, schools, and libraries — the industry has changed in dramatic, significant ways. So what’s happening with graphic novels and comics publishing today? What should authors know about when they work towards getting their books on those bookshelves? Publishing professionals, from editorial to sales and distribution, discuss the state of the industry today, and what’s coming next. This program is moderated by Brigid Alverson (Publishers Weekly, ICv2).
Meet the moderator and panelists!
Brigid Alverson is a journalist who writes about comics, graphic novels, and manga for Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and ICv2, where she is also a Contributing Editor. She is the Editor of the Good Comics for Kids blog at SLJ and part of the editorial team at Smash Pages.
Stephanie Pando is a Publicist at Boston-based children’s publisher Candlewick.
Morgana Santili is a Sales Specialist at manga publisher Yen Press.
Weslie Turner is a Senior Editor at the Versify imprint at Harper Collins.
Chris Kerr is the co-founder of Parson Weems’ Publisher Services, selling books to New England area bookstores.
Cassandra Jones is an Editorial Assistant at comics publisher IDW.
Novels, essays, speeches, graphic novels, flash fiction…I edit it all!
Take what you’ve learned at the critique workshop and put it to good use! In each thirty-minute FREE* session, I’ll give you an overall impression, we’ll make some line edits, and I’ll offer suggestions for revision. We can brainstorm ideas or dissect and perfect a single sentence.
Writing need not be a solitary pursuit! A pair of fresh, objective eyes can make the difference between stagnation and inspiration! I’m excited to read your work!
Hosted by Deborah Norkin, Boston Chapter President, Food Writing Editor, Pangyrus Literary Magazine
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