Resources for writers and illustrators

From Comics to Screen
Multimedia University, 2 March 2010, 10am - 1pm


A wide range of graphic novels exists, covering every genre and style. Ever wonder WHY some become iconic while others fade away?
At this tallk, we'll study the fundamentals - the elements that stand out in graphic novels.We'll show the importance of creating a personality for your main character, the creative process, and the combination of art and writing to get the message across. And lastly, practical ways to turning your ideas into actual TV shows and films.
Join Phil Yeh (US), a.k.a The Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, as we look at adapting graphic novels to film and television. No drawing skills required to attend this workshop.

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
Founded in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles-based children's writers, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals working in the fields of children’s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia.


Learning Works
Learning Works focuses on the holistic education of children, allowing them to learn at their own pace. We emphasise literacy, numeracy, communication and research at all levels so that children grow up confident and well equipped to meet the academic, and other, challenges in their lives.

http://mylearning-works.com

Coming courses at Learning Works:
So You Want to Want to Write a Children's Picture Book?
Session dates: 20 & 27 February; 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 2010
Reading Picture Books with Children
Date: 27 February 2010

Writing Workshops by Zhang Su Li
Whatever your reasons, these writing workshops are conducted in an environment that's comfortable for you to feel free to write a load of twaddle to begin with. Then, I will help you identify your strengths and weakness, stay focused on your objectives, give structure to your writing, help you avoid clichés, and guide you on crafting and editing.