LIVE ONLINE COURSE

COMIC BOOK WRITING COURSE

Name: Comic Book Writing
Price: On-demand USD

Dates: 10 SEP 2025 - 29 OCT 2025

Duration: 7 WEEKS
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
6 PM PST / 9 PM EST

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ADAM BEECHEN
DC COMICS

LIVE ONLINE COURSE

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Write the comics you want to read. Learn how to build characters, break panels, and pitch with confidence — all in one course.

Adam Beechen, who wrote Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, Robin, and Teen Titans, will help you turn your comic idea into a full-fledged pitch with scripts and characters that speak industry.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU ARE A BEGINNER COMIC BOOK WRITER

You’ve got ideas. Maybe even a character or two scribbled in a notebook. What you need now is a roadmap — and a shot. This course gives you both. Learn to script, pitch, and build the kind of portfolio that gets publishers to stop scrolling. Whether you’re aiming to create your own indie title or write for the big leagues, you'll walk away with real insight, practical tools, and a network that can open doors.
YOU ARE A CREATIVE WITH A PASSION FOR COMICS

Whether you’re an illustrator with a vision, a screenwriter with sharp dialogue, a storyboard artist chasing narrative depth, or a comic strip writer ready to go long-form — this course shows you how to create your own comic, pitch it, and build a body of work that speaks your language. Sharpen your craft, shape your brand, and finally bring that passion project to life — one panel at a time.
YOU A HOBBYIST ASPIRING TO WRITE YOUR OWN COMICS

Got a comic in your head and no clue where to start? This comic book writing course takes that passion-fueled idea and turns it into a script that’s actually publishable. You’ll learn all the key storytelling basics and industry tips to finally write the comic you’ve always wanted to see on the shelf — with guidance from someone who's done it for DC, Nickelodeon, and beyond.

STORYTELLING ESSENTIALS

Plot, character, structure, tone. The basics — but better. In this course, you'll break them open, sharpen them up, and use them to build stories that work on the page and make sense for the artist drawing them. It’s the foundations that every great comic stands on.

CAREER SKILLS

From handling feedback to building the kind of network that gets you published, this course covers the real-world skills creators actually need. You'll learn to post, promote, and collaborate — making comics is half storytelling, half smart hustling.

FINAL PROJECT

Across six targeted assignments, you’ll shape your own original comic from logline to polished 20-page script — a story arc, characters, and world that’s fully yours. It’s your first submission-ready issue, portfolio gold, and the start of something real.

ADAM BEECHEN

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Revived the Batman Beyond franchise with the NYT-bestselling Hush Beyond graphic novel for DC Comics.
Wrote for fan-favorite titles including Justice League Unlimited, Robin, Teen Titans, and Zatanna.
Created acclaimed original graphic novels Hench and Dugout.
Earned an Emmy nomination for writing across iconic animated series, from Rugrats to Teen Titans to Transformers: Robots in Disguise.
Worked with major studios including DC, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney Television.
Scripted beloved DC characters across over 15 titles, including Batgirl, Wonder Woman, The Brave and the Bold, and Robin’s 80th Anniversary issue.

WED (9/10), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Introduction to Comic Book Writing

What makes writing comics different from novels and screenplays? Delve into this hybrid art form and examine how writers shape stories for both readers and artists.

Case study: “Marvel method” vs “full script,” and why the latter is much more the norm today
Comic writing vs other mediums
Writer’s POV: What’s on the page?
Comic book creation team

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MON (9/15), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Ideation and Inspiration

Where do great ideas come from? Dig into how to generate original ideas, shape standout characters, and translate concepts into tight, punchy loglines.

Where to find ideas
Ideating the basics
Dealing with writer’s block
Logline: The “elevator pitch”

Assignment #1: Pitch a two-sentence logline about a potential story you want to write.

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WED (9/17), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Genre, Format, and Tone

What kind of story are you telling? This class explores comic genres, tonal vibes, and formats from graphic novels to webtoons, plus how to build rich worlds that resonate with readers.

Genre in comic books
Comic books vs graphic novels vs webtoons
Impact of tone on comics
Workshop: In groups, consider a genre and come up with the elements that characterize each one.

Assignment #2: Create an outline for your 20-page story.

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MON (9/22), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Story Structure

Discover how to craft arcs that build tension, beats that stick, and endings that land with impact. Plus, dissect classic templates like the Hero’s Journey.

Act structure, arcs, & act breaks
Beginning, middle, end
Cliffhangers & effective endings
The hero’s journey
Case study: Silver Age Marvel structure: Verse (action), chorus (character), verse (action).
Outlining, recapping & keeping track of characters

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WED (9/24), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Character Creation

Characters are the heart of every great story. In this class, you’ll get into the minds of protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters—digging into their wants, flaws, fears, and relationships.

Research: Representing real people
Supporting casts
Building realistic characters
Case study: Analyzing an effective comic cast/hero

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WED (10/1), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Starting the Script: Writing for Artists

Writing for artists means thinking visually. Learn how to pace your pages, give clear directions, and collaborate with artists to bring the story to life without crowding the canvas.

Collaborating
The writer-artist relationship
Show, don’t tell
Case study: Page construction – How many panels should be on a page?
Script text example

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TUE (10/14), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Dialogue

Explore how to write dialogue that reveals character, fuels conflict, and dances with the visuals. Plus, a guest comic writer will share real-world tips.

Writing believable dialogue
Expressing character personality
Expressing emotion
Balancing long dialogue scenes
Narration & narrators

Assignment #4: Write Act 2.

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MON (10/27), 6 PM PST/9 PM EST

Editing

Now to polish it off. Learn to edit your comic script for clarity, pacing, and continuity, and understand how to incorporate feedback and collaborate with editors effectively.