Comic Storytelling Workshop for Teens

Share your story via comics Is there a story you wanted to tell but weren't sure where to start? Join author Christof Bogacs in learning how to write comics based on your own unique life. Tuesday 12 January, 3.30 - 4.30pm at Manly Library Christof's graphic novel Earth to Chris Cleevy unlocks how specific and personal experiences can be the most universal. Learn basic story and three act structure, generate story ideas, and figure out how to plan your story. This workshop uses the format of comic book writing to give you the tools and confidence to structure your own compelling narrative and find out what stories are special to you! Perfect for young creators, comic fans and anyone who has a story to tell Suitable for ages 13 to 16 years old. Enquiries: 8495 5028 or [email protected] Christof Bogacs (He/Him) is a non-binary comic book author, video game writer, and public speaker based in Sydney, Australia. He has spoken at schools and libraries, as well as being a featured comic guest at Comic-Cons and writers’ festivals around the country. He is the writer behind the semi-autobiographical ‘Earth of Chris Cleevy’, published by HarperCollins, based on his experiences with childhood OCD and ongoing fear of aliens. He is also the writer behind the very much not autobiographical ‘Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius’ over at DC. His short comics have been published by DC Comics, Image, Boom!, and in the Ringo award-nominated ‘Dead Beats’ anthology from AWBW, as well as the Eisner award-winning ‘PanelXPanel’ magazine.