Rodge Glass: Writing For Graphic Novels
13:00-14:00 £15/£12
In between his acclaimed biography of national treasure Alasdair Gray, Alasdair Gray: A Secretary’s Biography, and his highly anticipated forthcoming novel, Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs, Rodge Glass somehow found time to collaborate with London-based artist Dave Turbitt to release a critically-acclaimed graphic novel. Dougie’s War focusses on Dougie Campbell, a Scottish soldier recently returned from Afghanistan suffering from post-traumatic-stress-disorder - what Rodge likes to call “the war after the war”. The novel was (and continues to be) a success, fulfilling its commissioned goal to raise awareness of PTSD, and earning a significant collection of critical praise, including a nomination for Graphic Novel of the Year at the Scottish Independent Comic Book Awards. As Rodge’s first and (so far) only graphic novel, Dougie’s War was a project for which Rodge had to adapt. Graphic novels call for fast-paced, concise prose, Rodge told the Edinburgh League of Comics. He also had to, for the first time in his literary career, learn how to collaborate. Having been through the pains and pleasures of the process, Rodge is in a perfect position to now pass along tips and advice for writing your own graphic novel. Follow this link to learn more about Rodge. http://edinburghleagueofcomics.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/war-comics-an-interview-with-rodge-glass/#
There are still places available on Rodge's 'Writing For Graphic Novels' workshop at Write Now; these can be booked via the Aye, Write! website, by phoning 0141 548 3511 during normal business hours, or via this link: http://onlineshop.strath.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&catid=19&modid=2&prodid=113&deptid=157&prodvarid=0
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