In the Frame - An Industry Event for Emerging Comics Creators

In the Frame presents an ideal opportunity for emergent comics creators based in Scotland who are keen to connect their work with industry professionals and grow readerships. 

10:00-12:20, lunch break, 13:30-16:00

Join us at our online event which aims to illuminate aspects of the comics and graphic novels industry that may not be easily accessible for emerging creators. The event is free and open to all, regardless of career stage. 

The event is produced by Creative Scotland and co-programmed by Alice Tarbuck (Literature Officer, Creative Scotland) with industry specialists Hannah Berry, Nyla Ahmad, and Woodrow Phoenix. It is supported by the Society of Authors. 

The event will feature:

Society of Authors who will discuss the business side of writing, including areas such as agents and contracts. 

 A short talk from Creative Scotland about funding for comics and graphic novels.  

A panel on the different routes into publishing from creators Heather Palmer, Professor Chris Murray and Zainab Akhtar who have each pursued a wide variety of routes from crowdfunding to subscription boxes. 

Kate Charlesworth who will speak about her career in comics and her routes to publication. 

Paved with Gold, an agency specialising in all aspects of crowdfunding. 

This event will be live captioned, and hosted on Zoom. To register, complete below and click submit.