Iconic Batman writer Scott Snyder will be launching an online “Comic Writing 101” course. The course, which will be available through the Substack subscription platform, will cover every aspect of the comic book writing process, from generating ideas to pitching them to editors. The course starts September 22 and runs through May 2022 on the Substack subscription platform.
Scott Snyder is one of the most acclaimed writers working in comics today. A New York Times best-selling author, Snyder spent the last decade creating some of the most exciting stories in the DC Universe, including a career and character-defining run on Batman. Snyder introduced a number of new elements to the mythos, most famously the mysterious Court of Owls. Snyder was also the guiding force behind the Dark Nights books, which culminated in the birth of a new DC Universe. Scott Snyder has since turned his attention to creator-owned work, forming his own imprint called Our Best Jackett Press. Their initial offering, Nocterra - written by Snyder with art by frequent collaborator Tony S. Daniel - was greeted with high sales and critical acclaim. The imprint will soon release a whopping eight books through Dark Horse and Comixology—all written by Snyder. He is also a teacher who has taught writing at a number of prestigious universities as well as the DC Comics’ Talent Workshop.
Now Scott Snyder just announced Comics Writing 101. He explained that teaching is a passion and that, “it’s about helping more people in and helping new voices into the industry.” He went on to say that he wished to expand beyond the traditional classroom setting and decided to conduct it online. Snyder stressed the class will be for everyone, regardless of skill level. Snyder also provided an overview of the course’s syllabus. Some of the featured topics include characterization and plot structure. There are also courses on scene building, writing villains, how to have a successful collaboration with an artist, and how to pitch your ideas to editors. There are two options for taking the course: the first is the monthly option, where for $7 a month, students get access to live and archived classes, as well as teaching tips from Snyder. The yearly plan costs $75 a year and includes all of the monthly plan perks along with access to exclusive livestreams with Snyder.
Scott Snyder has written some of the best comics of the last decade. He's helped set the tone for the Dark Knight’s adventures in the New 52 era and guided the DC Universe to a new beginning. Snyder has a passion for teaching and nurturing young talent, and his new Comic Writing 101 course is the next step in that arena. Snyder’s past students include some of the most exciting talent working in the field today, such as James Tynion IV, Vita Ayala, and Joelle Jones, to name a few. Snyder’s new course could very well be the starting point for many of tomorrow’s greatest creators.
Scott Snyder is best known for his work on Batman, but his Comics Writing 101 course will help inspire the next generation of writers and has the potential to change the future of comics.
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