As featured in the COMICS WORKSHOP HANDBOOK.
The “COMICS JAM” is one of my favorite ways to jump-start new stories. We “jam” a LOT in summer library sessions — See the SUMMER DREAMS series. It works great in large groups, or just 1-on-1.


4-Panel Comics Template
A super-simple worksheet for quick comics creation!
This is a great way to work w/ younger groups & in virtual sessions. Below are some 4-panel jams drawn w/ story ideas from (remote) school groups!:




4-Panel Jam @ SIBF: “AUTHOR BUNNY”
What’s the story behind this international comics jam? Click & find out!
1-Sheet Mini-Comics (Format)
Turn a single sheet of paper into an 8-page book.
SAMPLE JAMS:
1-Sheet Mini @ SIBF: “DOUGHNUT GUARDIANS!”
Drawn w/ comics-jam hero Eben Burgoon. This is an example of the “START w/a TITLE” variant (see below).

What are YOUR favorite twists on the Comics Jam model?
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