Matt Garvey Releases Definitive Guidebook “Making Your First Comic”, a Step-by-Step Blueprint for Aspiring Comic Book Writers and Creators

For aspiring comic creators eager to break into the medium, seasoned writer and self-publisher Matt Garvey has just unveiled a valuable resource. His new book, Making Your First Comic, promises to be the go-to guide, offering a comprehensive and practical roadmap for navigating the entire comic creation process, from initial concept to final publication. The book is currently available for pre-order exclusively on Kickstarter.

Learn more on the official Kickstarter page.

Press Release:

Garvey, a seasoned writer and self-publisher with nearly 30 comics under his belt, distils over a decade of experience into an approachable, no-fluff playbook. From generating story ideas and writing scripts, to collaborating with artists, printing, and selling books, Making Your First Comic walks readers through the entire process with humour, clarity, and real-world advice.

“People kept asking me the same questions at conventions: How do I write a comic? Where do I find an artist? How do I sell it? I realized there wasn’t a guide that broke it all down. So I wrote the book I wish I’d had when I was starting out,” says Garvey.

The book includes:

• Proven exercises to develop compelling ideas and characters
• Practical lessons on comic scripting, panel pacing, and dialogue
• Guidance on finding collaborators, budgeting, printing, and promotion
• Insider tips on pitching to publishers, building an audience, and running successful Kickstarter campaigns

Making Your First Comic is already being praised by indie creators and educators as an essential tool for new writers and artists breaking into the medium.

Availability:

Making Your First Comic is available now exclusively on Kickstarter in paperback and eBook formats.

About the Author:

Matt Garvey is a UK-based comic book writer, self-publisher, and creator of indie hits like I TOOK A HAMMER TO HELL, BIG F#@K OFF WORMS, The Devil in Disguise, Gangsters Versus Nazis and Prey for Us. Known for his down-to-earth approach and genre-spanning catalogue, Garvey also runs the YouTube channel Making Comics with Matt Garvey, helping aspiring creators turn their ideas into reality.