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How do you write a graphic novel if you’re not artistic?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Bruce Hale
Dear Writer Guy, I have written a picture book story about French Fries called Petrifies! It’s an action packed rescue story. I’ve been told it should be a graphic novel more than once, but have no idea where to go from here. I am not an artist. Thanks much, Missie   Dear Missie, As an initial step toward determining whether your …
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Thank you for the wonderful presentation yesterday.  In addition to being entertaining, I appreciate the focus on some important character traits, especially persistence.  This is right in line with our belief in a growth mindset and that “effort grows ability”.

Bill GrimmPrincipalCalvin Leete SchoolConnecticut
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Bruce was extremely easy to work with during the organization and implementation of authors’ week. The students and teachers absolutely adored him; they enjoyed his sessions because they were energetic, funny and educational.

Ronna ZigmandES LibrarianAmerican Embassy SchoolNew Delhi, India
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Bruce was able to engage even our most challenging students with his humor and ability to offer them writing strategies they could easily access.  Our staff watched in awe as the full range of our writers, from reluctant to passionate, jumped in and tried out his suggestions for creating a strong narrative.

Ellen TucknerPrincipalVeterans Park ElementaryRidgefield, CT
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Your impact on our students’ reading is seen every day here — kids carrying your books around and READING them!

Ava WhiteLibrarianLouisburg ElementaryKansas
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The kids simply adored you! You were engaging, funny, informative, and inspiring! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you and I hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future!

Melissa WheelerReading SpecialistLake Crest ElementaryOakland, IL
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Mr. Hale was engaging and gracious.  I recommend him highly if you are looking for an author to bring to life the work and the thoughts of an author.

Ryan HowattPrincipalRio Rosales ElementaryOxnard, CA
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Bruce was able to engage, inspire, and captivate even our most reluctant readers. He shared entertaining stories about his journey to becoming an author and the power that the right book can have in changing your life.

Sarah KerwinLibrarianStockholm International SchoolStockholm, Sweden
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Students were mesmerized by Bruce’s storytelling and were asking for more of his books after his visit.

Andrea BurdineLibrarianClinton Central ElementaryMichigantown, IN
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You were such a pleasure to work with — accommodating, organized, and always available to help. Many thanks for making my role in this so easy.

Kirsten PertOur Savior’s Lutheran School PTASan Clemente, California
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  • About Bruce
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    • Bio
    • Ask Writer Guy
    • Testimonials
    • Hat Club for Men
  • Books
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    • All Books
    • Class Pets Series
    • Monstertown Mysteries Series
    • Chet Gecko Series
    • Clark the Shark
    • School For S.P.I.E.S. Series
    • Picture Books
    • Moki the Gecko
    • Novels
    • Underwhere Series
  • Author Visits
    ▲
    • Author Visits Overview
    • Virtual Author Visits
    • Author Visit Resource Material
  • Blog
  • Fun Stuff
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    • Chet Gecko
    • Natalie’s Bad Joke Book
    • How to Write a Story
  • Contact

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