A guide to creating graphic novels- presented in the form of a graphic novel- from a veteran in the field! In You Can Do a Graphic Novel, Barbara Slate guides aspiring graphic novelists through the same process she learned in her early days working for Marvel and DC Comics-a process she has simplified for the classes she teaches. Written in the form of a graphic novel itself, the book covers all the components and shows readers how to: * Find their own drawing style regardless of ability * Create memorable characters, compelling plots and subplots, and engaging dialog * Traverse the graphic novel business