Whether you're into superheroes, fantasy, memoir, or any other genre, all styles and ideas are welcome!
Comic and Graphic Novel Program
As part of our flagship creative writing program, Write Rhode Island, we host a comic and graphic novel program. Our classes give students the opportunity to explore storytelling through graphic novels, combining writing, visual storytelling, and sequential art to develop their creative voices.
Our contest, with a January deadline, provides students with a chance to be published and a platform to present visual storytelling. Each year, through Write Rhode Island, we curate and publish zines, anthologies and exhibitions of student work.
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Comic and Graphic Novel Workshops
Make your own comic: Design and create your own comic book with Cathy J. Johnson! Learn the basics of storytelling, character design, panel layout, and dialogue writing. This class will guide you step-by-step to bring your unique story to life through the dynamic art of comics. Over the course of five weeks, students will have a completed comic. Comic workshops meets online on Monday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Over the course of five weeks, students will make their own comic. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome.
Use this link to sign up.
Classes take place at online.
Grades 7-12 | Mondays 4:00-6:00 p.m. | January 25- February 22 | Suggested donation $25
Get Published!
We want you to send us your original comic or graphic novel.
Submit in one of our three categories: graphic novel book cover, complete polished short-form comic or graphic novel excerpt. Select student work will be published in the Write Rhode Island Anthology and exhibited as part of a group show.
As part of this project we will select three winners who will have the exclusive opportunity to meet an author and illustrator for a one-hour for an in-depth discussion about their creative process, the art of storytelling, and the world of comics and graphic novels. Students will also receive prizes.
Contest dates: November 15-January 15, 2027
Submission Guidelines: Coming Soon
Submission Link: Coming soon.
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