Writer's Lab: Writing with Words and Pictures - Crafting Graphic Novels

About this event

Join writer and illustrator Michael Regina as he explores the unique process of writing graphic novels for publication. Learn practical tools, storytelling techniques, and creative strategies for blending words and images into compelling narratives, along with the unique challenges—and opportunities—of writing for the comics medium.

About the Presenter: Michael Regina is the writer and illustrator behind the all-ages horror graphic novels Deepwater Creek , The Sleepover , and the Adamsville trilogy. He’s been drawing comics since the third grade, and his passion for art and storytelling has only grown since. Michael studied painting and drawing at the University of North Florida, where he also minored in literature.

When he’s not making comics, he enjoys fishing, playing RPGs, cheering on the Jacksonville Jaguars, and spending time with his family. They all live in Jacksonville, Florida.

Michael Regina presents a 90-minute hands on workshop on tools & techniques for crafting graphic novels.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of Willow Branch Library.

Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not already have one, you can apply for a library card online .

All registered seats will be forfeited at 5:25 pm and made available to waitlisted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if seats are available.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.