Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

The Word Smith 2 Kickstarter is going great! It’s just passed the first week mark and we’re approaching stretch goals. I’ve got some absolutely amazing stuff planned so let’s see how far this project can go. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917428739/word-smith-volume-1-and-2-the-competition

Word Smith 2 is now LIVE! It’s been a great start but there’s still 30 days left to go. Please check it out and support, even sharing the link around will be much appreciated. Be sure to watch the video, it’s short (90 seconds) but took ages to put together! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917428739/word-smith-volume-1-and-2-the-competition

Only 3 more days before Word Smith Volume 2 launches on Kickstarter. It’s happening on the 27th October 10pm AEST. Here’s the amazing variant cover (by Wallace) that will be available. I love the cute little red panda! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917428739/word-smith-volume-1-and-2-the-competition

Word Smith Volume 2 is coming to Kickstarter. It’s happening on the 27th October 10pm AEST. Keep the date free!

The printing proofs are now done! Another step completed. It’s happening! I can’t wait to have this done and be able to send out the printed graphic novel to everyone. Printing Proof :

Slowly going through the editing process to make sure everything is perfect! It’s getting very close now before I can get the stuck into the printing process. It won’t be too much longer before I can start sending out the reading PDFs. Editing Proof :

Lettering is now completed on 5 Seconds Volume 3. Now it’s time for editing! Check out the uncoloured pencilled and inked drawn in page on this link. Lettered :

Word Smith is slowly making its way into school libraries across Australia and it’s amazing to receive feedback like the below. This was sent to me by Kerri Olsen (Library Teacher Aide – Wynnum West State School). Upon receiving a copy of Word Smith (a graphic novel by Stephen Kok) for our library, I knew […]

I love getting reviews about my work! Even negative reviews are a learning opportunity to see how to improve. St Therese (Mascot) passed Word Smith to two of their students and I’m happy to share the full review from Heather and Tricia (Year 6) below. Word Smith Book Review by Heather & Tricia St Therese […]

The DRAWN IN page is my favourite reward. P.R. Dedelis has done some absolutely amazing work on this page. It’s so great to be able to put some of backers into my graphic novel. Thanks once again for everyone who helped to bring 5 Seconds to life. Drawn In Pencils : Drawn In Inks :