{"product_id":"making-your-first-comic-mentorship","title":"Making Your First Comic: Monthly Mentorship","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1qapf8e\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"281\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTurn your comic idea into an actual comic\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eThe first Making Your First Comic mentorship intake will begin in \u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e and will be limited to just \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e10 creators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eDo you have an idea for a comic but do not know what to do next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"635\"\u003ePerhaps you have started writing but become stuck. Maybe you are unsure how to structure your story, format a comic script or prepare your work for an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eMaking Your First Comic is a practical monthly mentorship designed to help you develop your ideas, write your scripts and keep moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eYou will receive a structured weekly curriculum, personal feedback on your work, monthly Zoom sessions and access to a private community of creators working towards the same goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qqaxkd\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eYour membership includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vszd9h\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eA complete 50 week comic writing curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1wxqx\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eA practical assignment every week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"givk6f\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003ePersonal feedback on the work you submit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pwa7xy\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eOne live group Zoom session every month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fhzwu\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eProject discussions and questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"100xe01\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eAccess to the private Discord community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ipye7y\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eComic script templates and development worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wox547\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eAccess to recordings of previous sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ja80qa\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eGuidance on developing, plotting and writing your comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mlhh3d\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eAdvice on finding and approaching an artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12dikkv\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eThe freedom to cancel whenever you feel ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m6t4ur\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSmall groups and personal guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eEach new intake is limited to a maximum of 10 creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eKeeping the group small means I can get to know you, understand your project and provide useful feedback on the work you submit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eThis is not simply a collection of videos that leaves you to figure everything out alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eIt is a structured programme that gives you something achievable to work towards every week, along with regular guidance to help you move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gn20g8\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eWhat you could achieve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eIf you complete the full programme, you could finish with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mgw3do\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eThree completed short comic scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dkp0lh\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eA fully developed long form comic concept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjasj7\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eA complete story outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r2qjru\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eA detailed issue breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yvnxc9\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eFour completed and revised issue scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x8r6vg\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eAn artist brief and visual reference pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"46ocd6\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eAn understanding of how to find and evaluate artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hqkgg4\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eA realistic plan for putting your comic into production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eYou do not need to complete all 50 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eWeek 20 provides a natural graduation point. By then, you could have three short scripts, a developed long form story and a polished first issue ready to show an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eYou can then continue through the remaining curriculum or leave and carry on independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"z0hp0h\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eThe curriculum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"k4ev8k\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003eWeeks 1 to 10: Writing three short comics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eYou will learn the complete comic writing process by developing, plotting, writing and revising three short comic scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003eEach story will become slightly more ambitious, helping you build confidence before attempting a full issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7z1c42\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eWeeks 11 to 20: Developing your main story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003eYou will develop your long form comic concept, create a full story outline, break the story into individual issues and write the first and second drafts of Issue One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ic7cdh\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eWeeks 21 to 30: Writing Issue Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003eYou will plot, write and revise the second issue while beginning to think about production budgets, creative teams and artist requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1djj9ft\" data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eWeeks 31 to 40: Writing Issue Three and finding an artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003eYou will complete Issue Three while learning how to research artists, evaluate portfolios, prepare an artist brief and approach potential collaborators professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"156i0la\" data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003eWeeks 41 to 50: Completing the story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eYou will write and revise the final issue, review the complete story and prepare your project for production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3991\"\u003eThe programme uses a four issue miniseries as its main example, but the lessons can also be adapted for a one shot, graphic novel, webcomic or another appropriate format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1od6kpx\" data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003eWeekly feedback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4078\"\u003eYou can submit the assigned work each week for personal feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003eTo keep the feedback focused and useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwwhib\" data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eOne submission can be made each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1byt7a0\" data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eSubmissions should relate to the current assignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10jhbht\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003eScript submissions are normally limited to 5 or 6 new pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qu1lhb\" data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003eOutlines are normally limited to two pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ead9io\" data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4386\"\u003eYou should include one particular question or concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eek5pz\" data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4457\"\u003eFeedback focuses on story development, clarity and your next steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18118bv\" data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4532\"\u003eFeedback does not include proofreading or rewriting the script for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mk9k7u\" data-start=\"4534\" data-end=\"4604\"\u003eMissed submissions cannot be collected and submitted together later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003eFeedback will normally be returned within five working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ttrju\" data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4692\"\u003eMonthly Zoom sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4760\"\u003eMembers receive access to one live group Zoom session every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4783\"\u003eSessions may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"5020\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hgn958\" data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4820\"\u003ePractical comic writing guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n3t59t\" data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4858\"\u003eDiscussions about member projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ttuvh\" data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4887\"\u003eSelected project reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b2jl1q\" data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003eCommon writing problems and possible solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fqmrr\" data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"4964\"\u003eQuestions and answers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xj8edx\" data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5020\"\u003eAdvice on working with artists and producing comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5022\" data-end=\"5103\"\u003eSessions will be recorded and added to the private member area whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"100ab3z\" data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5133\"\u003ePrivate Discord community\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5209\"\u003eYou will also receive access to a private Discord community where you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mbkxq2\" data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5248\"\u003eMeet other aspiring comic creators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tuhez\" data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5271\"\u003eShare weekly goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l3ef68\" data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5300\"\u003eDiscuss writing problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmsw6z\" data-start=\"5302\" data-end=\"5318\"\u003eAsk questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x5rkmf\" data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5366\"\u003eGive and receive constructive peer feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6e81if\" data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5401\"\u003eDiscuss artists and production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tf3meh\" data-start=\"5403\" data-end=\"5443\"\u003eCelebrate completed scripts and pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5513\"\u003eYou retain complete ownership of your ideas, characters and scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5591\"\u003eMembers must not copy, distribute or use another creator’s unpublished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jibczx\" data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5612\"\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5654\"\u003eThis mentorship may be right for you if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"6065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jc6w98\" data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5697\"\u003eYou have always wanted to make a comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1izrivv\" data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5750\"\u003eYou have an idea but do not know what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qte0ci\" data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5796\"\u003eYou have started writing but become stuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dci5rg\" data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5842\"\u003eYou want to learn comic script formatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kyaayy\" data-start=\"5844\" data-end=\"5884\"\u003eYou need structure and accountability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"162uvgp\" data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5928\"\u003eYou would benefit from regular feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nbginv\" data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5988\"\u003eYou want to prepare your script before hiring an artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v3flll\" data-start=\"5990\" data-end=\"6065\"\u003eYou want practical advice from someone who has made and published comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6067\" data-end=\"6111\"\u003eYou do not need previous writing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6113\" data-end=\"6148\"\u003eYou do not need to be able to draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6232\"\u003eYou simply need an interest in making comics and a willingness to put the work in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ia36qe\" data-start=\"6234\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003eAbout your mentor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6376\"\u003eI’m Matt Garvey, a UK based comic writer and letterer with more than 15 years of experience creating independent comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6403\"\u003eDuring that time, I have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6796\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sh8jo4\" data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6468\"\u003eCreated and published more than 30 comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epv70x\" data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6517\"\u003eSuccessfully funded 18 Kickstarter campaigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ewt85\" data-start=\"6519\" data-end=\"6568\"\u003eWritten practical books for new comic creators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uge57y\" data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6644\"\u003eBuilt a comic creation YouTube channel with approximately 250,000 views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"il3tue\" data-start=\"6646\" data-end=\"6711\"\u003eWorked with artists, colourists and letterers around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"784a82\" data-start=\"6713\" data-end=\"6796\"\u003eManaged projects from the first idea through production, printing and fulfilment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"6937\"\u003eI also make comics alongside a full time job and family commitments, so I understand what it is like to fit creative work around real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6939\" data-end=\"7042\"\u003eI will not promise to make you rich, get you published by Marvel or turn you into an overnight success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7044\" data-end=\"7172\"\u003eWhat I can offer is honest, practical guidance based on years of making comics, making mistakes and learning how to finish them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lf3ra2\" data-start=\"7174\" data-end=\"7193\"\u003eMembership price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7195\" data-end=\"7212\"\u003e£15 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7245\"\u003eThere is no long term contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7247\" data-end=\"7312\"\u003eYou can cancel whenever you feel ready to continue independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7314\" data-end=\"7423\"\u003eAccess to the curriculum, feedback, Zoom sessions and Discord continues while your membership remains active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dvjeyr\" data-start=\"7425\" data-end=\"7440\"\u003eFirst intake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7489\"\u003eThe first intake will begin in \u003cstrong data-start=\"7473\" data-end=\"7488\"\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7528\"\u003eOnly \u003cstrong data-start=\"7496\" data-end=\"7509\"\u003e10 places\u003c\/strong\u003e will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7530\" data-end=\"7591\"\u003eOnce all 10 places have been filled, registration will close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"s72paz\" data-start=\"7593\" data-end=\"7618\"\u003eStart making your comic\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7620\" data-end=\"7667\"\u003eYou do not need to have everything figured out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"7736\"\u003eYou do not need a completed script, an artist or a publishing deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7738\" data-end=\"7830\"\u003eYou just need an idea, or the desire to find one, and the willingness to take the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7832\" data-end=\"7910\"\u003eJoin Making Your First Comic and start turning that idea into an actual comic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yfgmvx\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"159\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBefore you join\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eYou must be aged 18 or over to purchase or participate in this mentorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eThe mentorship, group sessions and private creator community are intended to provide a professional, inclusive and supportive environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eBy purchasing, you confirm that you have read the Mentorship Community Standards and understand that you will be required to complete an electronic participation agreement after joining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\u003ca 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