Ellis Mark - The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels: From superheroes to manga―all you need to start creating your own graphic works

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THE
EVERYTHING
GUIDE TO
WRITING
GRAPHIC
NOVELS

FROM SUPERHEROES TO MANGAALL YOU NEED
TO CREATE AND SELL YOUR GRAPHIC WORKS

MARK ELLIS AND MELISSA MARTIN ELLIS

This book is dedicated to all those who have the spark of creativity within them, the shapers and creators of imaginary worlds. Your dreams can become reality.

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