Graphic Novel Pitches

Attendees may add one individual meeting with a faculty member—subject to availability.

Time allotment for individual meetings has been increased to 20 minutes.

Deadline to Register and Submit: July 25, 2024

Sample Pages

I am the author AND illustrator: include 10 complete pages in sequential order (include one spread in full color if applicable, remaining pages as sketched layouts), plus a one-page, single-spaced synopsis, 12-point Times New Roman font.
I am the author: include up to 10 pages of the script, plus a one-page, single-spaced synopsis, 12-point Times New Roman font. NOTE: You may alternatively choose to purchase a Manuscript Critique with any of the faculty members offering to critique GN manuscripts: Alyssa E. Henkin, Kelly Dyksterhouse, or Nora Shalaway Carpenter.
Synopsis: should include genre, age level, approximate page count, and color type (black-and-white, full color, limited palette, etc).

Submitting Your Graphic Novel Pitch

I am the author AND illustrator: One PDF file, only, labeled with your last name, title, the faculty's last name, meeting type (GN Pitch): E.g. LastName_Title_Faculty_GNPitch.pdf
I am the author: One Word.docx file, only, labeled with your last name, title, the faculty's last name, meeting type (GN Pitch): E.g. LastName_Title_Faculty_GNPitch.docx

Submission Deadline

Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET

Submission Requirements

I am the author AND illustrator: After registering for a GN Pitch, email Ashley Belote to request a private Dropbox link for your upload. Do not email your materials.
I am the author: Script only can be emailed to the Critique Inbox, Subject Line: {Last Name_Title_Faculty}, with your Word.docx attached. Do not paste your manuscript into your email. Mention type of meeting: GN Pitch Script Only.

Scheduling

After Critique Registration closes (July 25th), you will receive a link via email to schedule your session. Critiques/Reviews will be held Friday, Sept 20th, 1:30 pm – 5:10 pm. Check in at the Critique/Review desk 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Zoom Critiques/Reviews will be held the week of Sept 9th.

Sessions are booked back to back—if you are late, your session will still end on time.
Missed appointments cannot be rescheduled.
Because we have guaranteed your payment to our faculty, missed appointments cannot be refunded.
Editors and agents provide submission opportunities to all attendees as part of this conference. Do not ask an editor or agent to take your full manuscript or to look at it during the conference.
Another attendee has paid for the appointment right after yours. Be considerate of this and exit the meeting when time is called.