Making Your First Comic – Physical Book (Over 200 Pages of Real-World Guidance)

Make your first comic — without the guesswork.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a writer looking to level up, Making Your First Comic is your no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to writing, producing, and publishing your own indie comic.

Written by self-publishing veteran Matt Garvey, who’s released over 30 indie titles, this 200+ page guide is packed with proven advice, writing techniques, creative strategies, and practical resources you can apply immediately.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How to write your first comic script (with examples & templates)

• Story structure, pacing, and building compelling characters

• Writing natural-sounding dialogue

• Collaborating with artists and building your creative team

• The ins and outs of self-publishing, printing, and selling your comic

• How to market your comic and grow your audience

• Mindset tips to overcome creative blocks and imposter syndrome

• PLUS: worksheets, checklists, and real exercises to keep you moving forward

🎯 Who Is This Book For?

• Aspiring comic writers starting from scratch

• Intermediate creators ready to sharpen their skills

• Anyone stuck turning ideas into finished stories

• Fans of indie comics curious about the creative process

This is the book Matt wished existed when he started. It’s not filled with theory — it’s packed with practical help from someone who’s been in the trenches and come out the other side… with comics in hand.

📘 Specs:

• Format: Softcover / Physical Book

• Pages: 200+

• Full of actionable tools and templates

• Ships separately if ordered with apparel or other merch

🔥 Stop waiting. Start creating.
Making Your First Comic gives you the blueprint — now it’s time to make your story real.