# Event Details - **Event Name**: ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to develop your graphic novel with Marie VenturaAbout this EventClass Description:What does it take to write a graphic novel? Is it really all that different from writing a novel, or screenplay?What do you do if you adore comics, but can’t draw for beans?What is it like to collaborate with an illustrator on a comic, or graphic novel project?What about crowdfunding?This class will address all these questions, and probably more. So, if you’ve ever been curiousabout writing a graphic novel, or if you’ve been holding back on your great idea because you think you can’t draw, here’s a chance to step up, join in, and bring some questions of your own.Topics will include:Graphic Novel Manuscript Format- How it’s different for author/illustrators vs. authors-only – with examples!- What’s the difference between a graphic novel, a comic book, a hybrid, and a picturebook?Working with an Illustrator- How to give/take/approach the partnership, and constructive criticism- Contract!Next Steps- Is querying or crowdfunding the right path for your project?o Some tips from my own experiences with Crowdfundr and KickstarterComics are for everyone! Let’s learn together, and have some fun!Speaker Bio:Marie Ventura (Pen Name: Rowena Zahnrei), is a neurodiverse (ASD) author. A graduate of URI, PC, and the University of St Andrews, she has experience teaching and tutoring students from pre-K through college. Her short comics have been published in the anthologies Comics from the Kitchen! and Let’s Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology (featured at the 2026 MoCCA Arts Fest in NYC), and her graphic novel trilogy – The Adventures of Nicki and Ricky: Baffling Birds! – has been accepted to Comic-Cons across the country, including RI, NYC, and San Diego. She’s a member of ARIA, SCBWI, and Kids Comics Unite. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-warwick/aria-writing-academy-class-writing-for-comics-and-graphic-novels/100001988446402718 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, kids, festivals, trips-adventures, anime - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Stillwater Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Warwick - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Stillwater Books - **lat**: 41.6836964 - **long**: -71.52613649999999 - **full address**: Stillwater Books, 1745 Main Street, West Warwick, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e1a9f806ec0377e840fb683d7efd09c0306787ef7386c955c74c3eecc904cf6a-rimg-w1200-h800-dceceef1-gmir.jpg?v=1781076522 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels being held? - **A:** ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Stillwater Books, 1745 Main Street, West Warwick, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels? - **A:** ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels is organized by Association of Rhode Island Authors. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ARIA Writing Academy Class: Writing for Comics & Graphic Novels is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Warwick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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