CJ Pedra
@cjpedra.bsky.social
Writing: comics. Querying: contemporary fantasy GN. Vibing: Kpop, Baroque music, Dickens.
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A story where magic creates life, not just destroys it.
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
While my cozy fantasy graphic novel is being queried, I’m deep in craft study for my next project: a manga-inspired script.
Araki is teaching me new visual possibilities. ✨
#graphicnovel #manga #amquerying #amwriting
Araki is teaching me new visual possibilities. ✨
#graphicnovel #manga #amquerying #amwriting
January 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
While my cozy fantasy graphic novel is being queried, I’m deep in craft study for my next project: a manga-inspired script.
Araki is teaching me new visual possibilities. ✨
#graphicnovel #manga #amquerying #amwriting
Araki is teaching me new visual possibilities. ✨
#graphicnovel #manga #amquerying #amwriting
Šejić’s Harleen isn’t just an origin story: It’s a tragedy drawn in empathy & ink.
It shows that, sometimes, villains fall in love before they fall.
It pulses w/a curious tension that meets both the male and the female gaze.
#Harleen #DCComics #graphicnovel #amwriting #comics
It shows that, sometimes, villains fall in love before they fall.
It pulses w/a curious tension that meets both the male and the female gaze.
#Harleen #DCComics #graphicnovel #amwriting #comics
December 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Šejić’s Harleen isn’t just an origin story: It’s a tragedy drawn in empathy & ink.
It shows that, sometimes, villains fall in love before they fall.
It pulses w/a curious tension that meets both the male and the female gaze.
#Harleen #DCComics #graphicnovel #amwriting #comics
It shows that, sometimes, villains fall in love before they fall.
It pulses w/a curious tension that meets both the male and the female gaze.
#Harleen #DCComics #graphicnovel #amwriting #comics
Dual protagonists: One spells. One sabotages. Magic binds them. Secrets divide them.
Two powers: One family. A story about what we choose and what we let go.
Querying 2026. More to come. 💙
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
Two powers: One family. A story about what we choose and what we let go.
Querying 2026. More to come. 💙
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Dual protagonists: One spells. One sabotages. Magic binds them. Secrets divide them.
Two powers: One family. A story about what we choose and what we let go.
Querying 2026. More to come. 💙
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
Two powers: One family. A story about what we choose and what we let go.
Querying 2026. More to come. 💙
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
In The Man Who Invented Christmas, Dickens argues with Scrooge in his study with other characters materializing around him.
First time I found language for my own writing process.
Before: weird. After: validated.
#amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #graphicnovel
First time I found language for my own writing process.
Before: weird. After: validated.
#amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #graphicnovel
December 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In The Man Who Invented Christmas, Dickens argues with Scrooge in his study with other characters materializing around him.
First time I found language for my own writing process.
Before: weird. After: validated.
#amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #graphicnovel
First time I found language for my own writing process.
Before: weird. After: validated.
#amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #graphicnovel
Literary doesn’t mean boring.
My graphic novel has a hilarious trickster spirit, pop songs, bawdy humor, and a pot joke or two.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
My graphic novel has a hilarious trickster spirit, pop songs, bawdy humor, and a pot joke or two.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Literary doesn’t mean boring.
My graphic novel has a hilarious trickster spirit, pop songs, bawdy humor, and a pot joke or two.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
My graphic novel has a hilarious trickster spirit, pop songs, bawdy humor, and a pot joke or two.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #comics
A story where magic creates life, not just destroys it.
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
December 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A story where magic creates life, not just destroys it.
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
I’ve a queried an agent, but I’d like to consult w/an agent at the same agency via The Manuscript Academy. Should I just not? Tips for handling this?
#amquerying #amwriting
#amquerying #amwriting
December 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I’ve a queried an agent, but I’d like to consult w/an agent at the same agency via The Manuscript Academy. Should I just not? Tips for handling this?
#amquerying #amwriting
#amquerying #amwriting
A story where magic creates life, not just destroys it.
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
December 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A story where magic creates life, not just destroys it.
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
My graphic novel has storms, shipwrecks, cosmic journeys with blueberry picking, shared shelter, kitchen time, & three guys who huddle.
Sometimes the best rebellion is joy. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel #cozyfantasy
Agents often request art along w/a graphic novel script. Makes sense.
But, this means if a publisher doesn’t like the art, the script dies on sub.
Script first w/storyboards makes more sense, as publishers oft prefer input on the art.
#amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
But, this means if a publisher doesn’t like the art, the script dies on sub.
Script first w/storyboards makes more sense, as publishers oft prefer input on the art.
#amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
December 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Agents often request art along w/a graphic novel script. Makes sense.
But, this means if a publisher doesn’t like the art, the script dies on sub.
Script first w/storyboards makes more sense, as publishers oft prefer input on the art.
#amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
But, this means if a publisher doesn’t like the art, the script dies on sub.
Script first w/storyboards makes more sense, as publishers oft prefer input on the art.
#amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
I shared my good beta reader feedback, so here’s the less favorable comment:
“Agents are still figuring graphic novels out. Querying a script will be a journey for you. 1,000 followers will help. But, that will also be a journey.”
#amquerying #amwriting #comics
“Agents are still figuring graphic novels out. Querying a script will be a journey for you. 1,000 followers will help. But, that will also be a journey.”
#amquerying #amwriting #comics
December 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I shared my good beta reader feedback, so here’s the less favorable comment:
“Agents are still figuring graphic novels out. Querying a script will be a journey for you. 1,000 followers will help. But, that will also be a journey.”
#amquerying #amwriting #comics
“Agents are still figuring graphic novels out. Querying a script will be a journey for you. 1,000 followers will help. But, that will also be a journey.”
#amquerying #amwriting #comics
One more share from my beta reader, as I’m relieved.
“You wrote characters with emotional intelligence, affection for one another, and vulnerability without shame. Your dialogue has voice. THIS will find readers, who will quote your characters.”
#amwriting #amquerying #comics
“You wrote characters with emotional intelligence, affection for one another, and vulnerability without shame. Your dialogue has voice. THIS will find readers, who will quote your characters.”
#amwriting #amquerying #comics
December 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One more share from my beta reader, as I’m relieved.
“You wrote characters with emotional intelligence, affection for one another, and vulnerability without shame. Your dialogue has voice. THIS will find readers, who will quote your characters.”
#amwriting #amquerying #comics
“You wrote characters with emotional intelligence, affection for one another, and vulnerability without shame. Your dialogue has voice. THIS will find readers, who will quote your characters.”
#amwriting #amquerying #comics
My beta reader D plot notes are in, & I’m relieved:
“You didn’t make them props. They’re special to you, and it shows. When you write characters this fully, readers feel it. These three will be loved. Yes, you ‘landed’ them. Trust that!”
#writingcommunity #amwriting #comics #amquerying
“You didn’t make them props. They’re special to you, and it shows. When you write characters this fully, readers feel it. These three will be loved. Yes, you ‘landed’ them. Trust that!”
#writingcommunity #amwriting #comics #amquerying
December 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My beta reader D plot notes are in, & I’m relieved:
“You didn’t make them props. They’re special to you, and it shows. When you write characters this fully, readers feel it. These three will be loved. Yes, you ‘landed’ them. Trust that!”
#writingcommunity #amwriting #comics #amquerying
“You didn’t make them props. They’re special to you, and it shows. When you write characters this fully, readers feel it. These three will be loved. Yes, you ‘landed’ them. Trust that!”
#writingcommunity #amwriting #comics #amquerying
#MSWL tip to support agents accepting GN queries: Edit your QueryManager sample page requirements to specify script pages vs prose pages. Script pages ≠ 10 prose pages. More guidance here would be helpful, thanks. #WritingCommunity #PubTips
December 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#MSWL tip to support agents accepting GN queries: Edit your QueryManager sample page requirements to specify script pages vs prose pages. Script pages ≠ 10 prose pages. More guidance here would be helpful, thanks. #WritingCommunity #PubTips
Graphic novel scripts live in publishing’s weird middle space. Most agents won’t touch them without art. Solution: editor pitches? Betting that’s what I’ll wind up doing. #amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
December 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Graphic novel scripts live in publishing’s weird middle space. Most agents won’t touch them without art. Solution: editor pitches? Betting that’s what I’ll wind up doing. #amquerying #graphicnovel #comics
Working-class voices on the page:
People who work—the ones with working hands—aren’t just working in my graphic novel. They are actually in the story.
I see them, and my story 💙 them.
#comics #graphicnovel #ownvoices
People who work—the ones with working hands—aren’t just working in my graphic novel. They are actually in the story.
I see them, and my story 💙 them.
#comics #graphicnovel #ownvoices
December 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Working-class voices on the page:
People who work—the ones with working hands—aren’t just working in my graphic novel. They are actually in the story.
I see them, and my story 💙 them.
#comics #graphicnovel #ownvoices
People who work—the ones with working hands—aren’t just working in my graphic novel. They are actually in the story.
I see them, and my story 💙 them.
#comics #graphicnovel #ownvoices
5 reasons to love my graphic novel:
-Visual storytelling that breaks the mold
-Epic scope that goes from sea to stars
-Magic that creates, not just destroys
-Found family & homecoming
-Genre-bending fearlessness
#comics #graphicnovels #readers #reading
-Visual storytelling that breaks the mold
-Epic scope that goes from sea to stars
-Magic that creates, not just destroys
-Found family & homecoming
-Genre-bending fearlessness
#comics #graphicnovels #readers #reading
December 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
5 reasons to love my graphic novel:
-Visual storytelling that breaks the mold
-Epic scope that goes from sea to stars
-Magic that creates, not just destroys
-Found family & homecoming
-Genre-bending fearlessness
#comics #graphicnovels #readers #reading
-Visual storytelling that breaks the mold
-Epic scope that goes from sea to stars
-Magic that creates, not just destroys
-Found family & homecoming
-Genre-bending fearlessness
#comics #graphicnovels #readers #reading
#grimdark and #noblebright kneel before #darkhope, for once brought to our knees, we learn to stand.
December 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#grimdark and #noblebright kneel before #darkhope, for once brought to our knees, we learn to stand.
My graphic novel asks: What if the power to protect everyone you love is the same power that’s slowly killing them?
This tension lives in many classic tales. My story honors this complexity while still believing in hope.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #retelling
This tension lives in many classic tales. My story honors this complexity while still believing in hope.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #retelling
December 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My graphic novel asks: What if the power to protect everyone you love is the same power that’s slowly killing them?
This tension lives in many classic tales. My story honors this complexity while still believing in hope.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #retelling
This tension lives in many classic tales. My story honors this complexity while still believing in hope.
#graphicnovel #amquerying #cozyfantasy #retelling
Tired of stories where everyone suffers and nothing matters?
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant.
Let’s believe again ✨
#comics #fantasy #art
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant.
Let’s believe again ✨
#comics #fantasy #art
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Tired of stories where everyone suffers and nothing matters?
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel
December 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tired of stories where everyone suffers and nothing matters?
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel
My graphic novel has storms—but it also has magic, wonder, family, romance, music, humor, & joy. Feel good again.
Sometimes the best rebellion is believing stories can still enchant. ✨
#comics #fantasy #graphicnovel
Working title vs. real title for my graphic novel? 🤔
A friend says I should use a working title on social media until I’m ready to market.
Writers/artists: is this a thing or should I use my real title from the start?
#GraphicNovel #WritingCommunity #amwriting
A friend says I should use a working title on social media until I’m ready to market.
Writers/artists: is this a thing or should I use my real title from the start?
#GraphicNovel #WritingCommunity #amwriting
December 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Working title vs. real title for my graphic novel? 🤔
A friend says I should use a working title on social media until I’m ready to market.
Writers/artists: is this a thing or should I use my real title from the start?
#GraphicNovel #WritingCommunity #amwriting
A friend says I should use a working title on social media until I’m ready to market.
Writers/artists: is this a thing or should I use my real title from the start?
#GraphicNovel #WritingCommunity #amwriting
Some stories are meant to be reborn. Some need to be reimagined. This is one of them. A tale of storms, magic, and what it means to be human—yesterday, today, tomorrow. #GraphicNovel #Fantasy #comics
December 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Some stories are meant to be reborn. Some need to be reimagined. This is one of them. A tale of storms, magic, and what it means to be human—yesterday, today, tomorrow. #GraphicNovel #Fantasy #comics
An epic vision turns the pages of my graphic novel where ancient stories meet modern magic on pages that reveal three startling secrets. More coming soon 🔥 #EpicStory #fantasybooks #comics
December 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
An epic vision turns the pages of my graphic novel where ancient stories meet modern magic on pages that reveal three startling secrets. More coming soon 🔥 #EpicStory #fantasybooks #comics
Comic script writing hurts. You fall in love with words and images, then kill half for pacing or space. Every panel demands painful curatorial choices. But, it’s a ‘voluptuous pleasure’ that keeps me writing. #amquerying #amwriting #comics
December 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Comic script writing hurts. You fall in love with words and images, then kill half for pacing or space. Every panel demands painful curatorial choices. But, it’s a ‘voluptuous pleasure’ that keeps me writing. #amquerying #amwriting #comics