I just got a link to a new review of the book this morning. Forris Day Jr at Scared Stiff reviews has some nice things to say about the book.
Professor Exposition thanks him for the mention in the review.
I got a lot of satisfaction at the reviewer’s pleasure in what he learned from the book, especially his observations about how it changed his perception of attendees at conventions.
Thanks to him. And if you haven’t checked the book out yet, it’s waiting for you at Michael Wiese Productions!
CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS by Sarah Beach
BOOK SIGNING AT THE WRITERS STORE
3510 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank, CA (just east of Hollywood Way)
AUGUST 30, 2014
1 TO 3 SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Sarah Beach will help launch you into a new dimension of storytelling with her book CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS. This new release from Michael Wiese Productions will introduce screenwriters to the basics of graphic novels, from the specific nature of a graphic novel script to how to find your art team, and onward into the basic business of getting your work before an audience.
If you’ve ever heard a producer say “I wish there was a graphic novel of this so I could see what the film would look like,” then you need the information in this book.
Sarah will be at the Writers Store on Saturday, August 30th, from 1 to 3, signing copies of the book and answering questions. Come mingle, chat, ask questions! She will give a brief talk about what screenwriters can gain from learning about graphic novels, and then answer as many questions as she is able.
Screenwriters! Broaden your horizons and increase your options by learning about graphic novels.
The Writers Store, Inc.
3510 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank CA, 91505 (map it)
Phone: 800-272-8927
or 310-441-5151
Fax: 818-566-8644
Well, I had my first outing with the new book, at Golden Apple’s After Con Party last night.
I really want to thank Ryan Liebowitz and the rest of the staff at Golden Apple. I was one of a number of creators with special books to show and sell to the folks. The staff did a great job giving us space, and making sure all ran well.
Admittedly, my “how to” book wasn’t as immediately grabbing to most of the customers coming by, but a good number did check it out for future consideration. And we even sold a couple of copies!
Ryan is an enthusiastic supporter, and he believes that in the long run, the book will do well as more people become aware of it. That’s an encouraging thing to hear!
Go to the MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS page right now! They’re offering a 25% discount when you order the book directly from them! Check it out (and their many other fine titles)!
My author copies of the book arrived! They go out from Amazon this week, with the official publication date of August 1. I have a list of folks to send complementary copies and review copies. It means things have moved to the next stage in spreading the word.
My personal mascot, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, had to check out the books.
I spent some time looking through it myself. It’s gratifying to see that it works the way I wanted it to work, particularly in certain two page spreads.
As we prepare for the release of the book this summer, my editor and I have been sending out review copies to various people. It’s been very gratifying to read the comments coming in.
THIS REVIEW has already been posted online, and I have to say pleased me a great deal. I don’t know the reviewer, and so it’s good to hear that the work does just what I meant it to do. My thanks to Tom Farr for his enthusiastic support!
The official publication date is August 1, 2014 – so keep your eyes open for early availability!