I have been asked to speak at The Scriptwriters Network Seminar Series next weekend on April 25th. I will be teach the basic fundamentals of comic script writing, talk about how and where to pitch ideas, and how to work with artists, editors and publishers. 

Event info:

How to Write a Comic Book Script And What To Do With It After It’s Finished

Event Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 || Speaker: Matthew Fischer || Check-in: 12:30 pm ||

Matthew will discuss his own experiences writing comic books as a freelance writer, from working in a comic book store, to self-publishing his first comic and setting up at comic book conventions, and finally to pitching and being hired to write for publishing companies.

Admission:
FREE for SWN members! (Join Now!)
$30.00 for non-members (Please Pay Online)

Check-in begins at 12:30 pm.
Event starts at 1:00 pm.
No Refunds. No Credits.

Matthew will help provide technical know-how when it comes to the craft of writing, as well as provide anecdotal experience about making contacts and networking, getting that first pitch all the way though to contract negations and having your book published.
-- Examine the technical aspects of how to write a comic book script.
-- Self-publishing vs. Freelancing.
-- Comic Book conventions, networking opportunities and how to make the pitch.
-- Working with artists, editors and publishers.

About the Speaker:

Matthew Fischer is an award winning screenwriter, winner of Best Screenplay at the Filmmaker International Film Festival and the Remi Award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Matthew has written for comic books, film, animation, and video games. Recently he has been creating comic strips for Tony Pitch Comics. His films include Mortal Enemies and King of Fighters.
Matthew has written for entertainment companies including Lionsgate, Convergence Entertainment, Creative Motion Pictures and comic book companies Stan Lee’s Pow Entertainment and Tony Pitch Comics. He has collaborated with leading industry illustrators Art Baltazar (Tiny Titans), Stuart Sayger (IDW Publishing) and Fernando Argosino (Top Cow).

His work spans genres ranging from martial arts action to psychological thrillers and mystical fantasy. He possesses the unique ability to create dynamic characters and energy-filled projects while understanding how to adapt intellectual properties into a variety of mediums, including animation, live-action films, television, and comic books.

Matthew’s Work can be seen here:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3227459/
http://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Fischer/e/B00T1C4VEE
http://www.tonypitchcomics.com/
http://www.tinyco.com/
http://www.digitaldomain.com/
http://www.powentertainment.com/
Short stories, sneak previews, and links to other creative endeavors are available at:
http://matthewryanfischer.blogspot.com/

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Join us on the Fourth Saturday at:

Studio/Stage
520 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004

**There is plenty of street parking.

Meeting Timeframe: 1:00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm.

Members, please remember to bring your SWN membership card!

Any questions, email us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org