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Edward Ross

@edwardross.bsky.social
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Comic artist. Creator of Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film and Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming. New book Graphic Novel Builder - The Illustrated Guide To Making Your Own Comics OUT NOW! He/Him

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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
hello! Today's the anniversary of my first wee trad published book. So for new followers: a gamebook thread This one's good for the: - ttRPG-curious but can't get a group together - DM who wants a night off - nerdy parent/ relative who wants to induct a young person into dungeon crawling life
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 14h
So glad Palantir, with its fingers all over our NHS medical data, likes to surveil and implicitly threaten our political representatives. Nothing to worry about here I suspect. www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/an...
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Sign the petition to Andy Burnham: as our new Prime Minister, get Palantir out of our NHS in England – now.
ADD YOUR NAME NOW!
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 28/09/2026
An all-new illustrated piece for my newsletter about horror sequels, diminishing returns and completionism! grave-offerings.ghost.io/chapter-ii-r...
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Chapter II: Recurring Nightmares
On Sequels, Diminishing Returns, and Completionism I was halfway through watching a real two star horror film I knew I wasn’t going to like when I started thinking: Why am I doing this to myself? No-...
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Chris Baldie @chrisbaldie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I've been working on a new Jacques book that I'm aiming to have ready for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year. I'll have more information on where and when this can be purchased online soon, but for the time being I just really wanted to share the cover.
"Jacques pays the price" is the title of this book. 
The cover shows our titular character leaping between two rooftops. The glow of the city lights him from below.
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is fantastic! A must read for comic creators working in Scotland, but also comic appreciators, funders and educators in Scotland, and comic creators further afield.
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
💯 (I need to remind myself this daily. It's a lot easier to hear at 4.30pm when you've still got panels to go!)
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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Some of my favourite resources about comics making! smallpress.scot/articles/how... I kept answering Qs or doing talks where I rec'd resources or gave out PDF guides, & wanted to make them more publicly accessible. So now they're up at @smallpress.scot 👍 Here's the pic version
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fran's work is sooo good. This is well worth checking out and supporting!
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
With the creative community growing on Bluesky, I thought I’d reshare this resource on Mental Health for Creative Freelancers! Written by me, illustrated by some extremely talented artists. It covers everything from money worries to imposter syndrome to burnout: societyofauthors.org/2022/11/12/v...
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Visually stunning comic launched to help creative freelancers with their mental health - The Society of Authors
Designed as a practical guide to surviving the ups and downs of freelancing in the cultural sector, Mental Health for Creative Freelancers is a comforting antithesis to run-of-the-mill mental health a...
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✨ Hamish Steele ✨ Go-Man Vs. the Star Dragon OUT NOW! @hamishsteele.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Whenever I post about Dead End, I see people who didn't know it was based on graphic novels or that I have a brand new series which has all the same diversity, world-building and heart. Go-Man is inspired by my childhood special interest in Godzilla and Pokemon but is much more than that.
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Olivia Sullivan @zebko.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Commissions are open ✨ email or dm me for illustrations, tattoo design, video game work and comics!
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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I was excited for my copy of Comics in the Classroom by @eggyhelen.bsky.social and Lucy Starbuck Braidley to arrive yesterday. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what comics / graphic novels do you reckon could work particularly well in a classroom? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
Comics in the Classroom by Helen Jones and Lucy Starbuck BraidleyBook cover for Wildful by Kengo KurimotoBook cover for Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasBook cover for Bumble & Snug and the Jealous Giants by Mark Bradley
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Have you seen my book? Graphic Novel Builder! The Illustrated Guide To Making Your Own Comics! A middle-grade guide to making comics, guiding you through all the stages from getting ideas to drawing, colouring and publishing. Multiple award-winning, and an intro by Alice Oseman!
Illustrated cover for Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics by Edward Ross, with and Intro by Alice Oseman. Five teenagers at work around a huge dark blue sketchbook, which has the title on it. Finn draws on the cover, Jay types on a laptop, Sam pours colour into the book, and Rayah and Ash build a mix-and-match bird astronaut character out of pieces. Around them we see a variety of characters, including a dinosaur, robot, and adventuring fox.Colourful illustrated comic panel. Five teenagers and a dog explore a busy and colourful art shop, looking around with awe, or pulling colourful paint tubes from the shelves.A coloured illustration shows a series of different creatures in procession - a t-rex, robot, alien blob, cartoon mouse, worm and superhero. Between them walks Jay, a teenage boy with brown skin, curly black hair and a green puff jacket. He says: Characters are the heart of a good story, and an awesome cast of characters is crucial to telling a tale that will grab people’s attention.Colourful illustrated comic panel. Teenage girl Ash with green hair and leather punk jacket poses enthusiastically with a series of comics and graphic novels. In the background are pink stars and action lines. She says: You’re only looking at the COOLEST, AWESOME-EST, most ANCIENT-EST artform out there!
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Lots of reminders today on Bluesky that creators should shout about their own work more. I make the excuse that I'm busy working on the next thing, but surely I can take a minute to talk about the last thing?
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 19/08/2026
📢 Do you want to fix Scottish comics? Let's come up with some solutions! Join us on 9th September at 7pm for an online roundtable to discuss the future of Scotland's indie comic scene, in collaboration with CCIC and @chipcollective.bsky.social. More info in 🧵👇 RSVP: eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-c...
The Scottish Comics Roundtable. 9th Sept, 7pm. An online call to arms for everyone working in and with comics in Scotland. RSVP on Eventbrite! Presented by Small Press Scotland CIC, The Comics Cultural Impact Collective CIC, and CHIP Collective.
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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Scotland has a rich history of comics (The Beano, first published in 1938 has now sold 2 billion copies, more than any comic outside Japan). We share 10 great Scottish comics for kids and YA. Thanks @booktrust.org.uk for featuring us! www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... #Comics #Scotland #Booksky
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 16/07/2026
The Luddites were right by the way. They were violently suppressed by the military, working on behalf of the factory owners. Chartists and other activists took up the fight of Luddism to win us back worker rights. George, just have a read of this mate: tomhumberstone.com/luddites
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I'm a Luddite (And So Can You!) | Tom Humberstone
I'm a Luddite (And So Can You!)
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 16/07/2026
The Luddites loved technology. They owned looms at home and would ‘mod’ them to count threads. Their battle was against worker exploitation. The degradation of their rights, safety and wages. They were against a handful of rich businessmen owning the means of production. Sound familiar?
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 06/07/2026
The Scottish Comics itch Bundle is now LIVE! Get 30 indie comics from a small selection of the talented creators who call Scotland home, all for only $20! All profits split between the creators, with 13% of proceeds going to PCRF to help provide urgent aid in Gaza. 🩵 BUY: itch.io/b/3727/scott...
The Scottish Comics itch.io Bundle is LIVE! Image is of a little bug creature wearing a hoodie, "juicy" shorts, and a thong. They are reading comics on their laptop.
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Delighted that Graphic Novel Builder has won the UKLA Book Awards Shadowers Choice' in Info 3-14+ Thanks to all the teachers and students who voted! "No matter who you are or what your age is, this book invites everyone to learn, create, and connect through the power of graphic novels" -UKLA Judge
Announcement image for 2026 UKLA Book Awards. The image shows the cover for Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide to Making Your Own Comics. It has won Shadowers' Cholice Info 3-14+
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
My latest science comic just dropped! A collaboration between me, @target-amr.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social and Prof. Paul Flowers. Very cool bringing the story of antimicrobial resistance to life, with an interesting detour to Victorian epidemiology and the story of Cholera hunter John Snow!
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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Edinburgh based Quindrie Press is returning its final profits to the creative community through a new comic fund. By excluding previously backed projects the initiative mirrors recent shifts to protect spaces for creators without existing financial momentum.
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Final mission for Quindrie Press as new comic fund opens for Scottish and UK talent
The Quindrie Comic Fund launches with a unique no crowdfunding clause to support independent UK creators before Quindrie Press closes in 2026. Discover how this Edinburgh based initiative prioritises emerging talent through a community backed financial grant.
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A lovely, thoughtful review of the Spanish edition of Graphic Novel Builder - Cómo construir una novela gráfica. Out now!
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 14/05/2026
I've joined over 300 artists, arts organisations, academics, think tanks and campaigners who have signed this open letter. Add your name. Tell Scotland's political parties and cultural institutions to deliver a basic income for artists: actionnetwork.org/forms/an-ope...
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An open letter to Scotland’s political parties and cultural institutions
A new Scottish Parliament has been elected. Now is the moment. We must make sure a basic income for artists pilot is delivered in this Parliament. The SNP have been re-elected. They said if this hap...
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Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com · 08/05/2026
The Quindrie Comic Fund is open for submissions until 31st July 5pm! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to £1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details on eligibilty and how to apply here: quindriepress.com/fund 🐉
A blue dragon-like creature in a yellow jumper holds up a comic page, smiling. Text reads: "The Quindrie comic Fund is now open! Are you a UK-based comic creator? Apply for up to £1000 for your comic project!"
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Getting hyped for the español edition of Graphic Novel Builder aka Cómo construir una novela gráfica, out soon from Reservoir Books! And extra hyped to be visiting Barcelona in May for @comicbcn.bsky.social!
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SelfMadeHero @selfmadehero.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We had @kaymedaglia.bsky.social (creator of #ComicTherapy and #OneYearWiser) round the office, where they gave us the rundown on their favourite #SelfMadeHero graphic novels! Which ones are on your bookshelf?
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A toad @toadlett.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
You have until MONDAY to get your submissions in! Scottish Comic Creators we want to see your work!
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Giorgio Pandiani @giorgiopandiani.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A few weeks ago Carla and little Leo went to the library and brought back this lovely book by @edwardross.bsky.social "for daddy" 🥰 Highly recommended to anyone wishing to make #comics and not knowing where to start ✏️ It also reveal the coolest thing about comics: you just need pencil and paper! ✏️
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 11/03/2026
Decided to upload digital copies of my zines, comics, and poetry comics to itch.io You can get them all for £4 each here: tomhumberstone.itch.io
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 09/03/2026
💙 SCOTTISH COMIC CREATORS! 💙 Submit your comic to the Scottish Comics Itch Bundle, which will go up for sale later this summer! 25% of profits will go to charities aiding Palestine and the rest will be split among creators. More info in the thread below! 🔗 Submit comics: forms.gle/n7BzZWwJPqm9...
The Scottish Comics itch.io Bundle is open for submissions! MORE INFO BELOW
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Fran is one of the best artists I know. Just absolutely stunning work every time!
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Fran Morton | Open for work! @mortiscausa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Hi! I'm looking for illustration work! Recently been doing doing a lot of work in TTRPGs and would love to do more of that, as well as anything fantasy or historical. My portfolio: www.franmorton.com Contact: malgremort@gmail.com
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Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com · 18/02/2026
The Quindrie Comic Fund will open for submissions in May! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to £1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details and sign up to be notified when submissions open here: quindriepress.com/fund 🐉
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Claire Hubbard @emseeitch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Scots Language Publication Grant @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social is open for entries and closes on the 25th Feb! If you are working on a book that is written in Scots, I’d encourage you to apply. I’d love to see more picture books win this grant! www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
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The Scots Language Publication Grant
The Scots Language Publication Grant exists to support publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots.
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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
HELLO I'm so delighted to finally officially share A TRUE GENTLEMAN, the graphic novel I’ve been working on for the last few years & is very close to my heart. Inspired by a lot of real queer & trans history and my own disability, with big marsh, big ships & BIG YEARNING #books
Publishers' marketplace screenshot about A True Gentleman, "a queer historical romance fllowing a trans teen grappling with masculinity, diability and empire after his dreams of proving himself at sea take a turn -  and his sweetheart's secret plans to see him again. to Caitlin O'Connell at Penguin Workshop, for publication 2028, by Jessica Mileo - Rights to S&S UK by Louise Lamont at LBA books."
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John Allison @badmachinery.com · 26/01/2026
My free masterclass is available now if you are interested
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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
hello, I’m doing an online talk with the AOI Edinburgh illustrators’ meet-up in Feb - answering YOUR Qs about whatever, there are no stupid questions - for Edinburgh based illustrators from any bg, you do NOT need to be a AOI member to attend - more info & tix at bio.site/roughdraft
Instagram post by roughdraft_edi with a pic of me and a caption that reads: graphic novels, storytelling process & business, ask me anything online event, 12th feb 12.30pm-2. 
There’s a rough draft / AOI logo (association of illustrators) Another slide reads: submit your questions, DM us on Instagram or email at roughdraft.edi@gmail.com
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Ollie @olliemnjones.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Hi, looking for some illustration work at the moment, send me a message if you'd like some art for your project. You can also email me at olliemnjones@gmail.com Thanks!
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
My Top 12 ‘New To Me’ films of 2025. boxd.it/QowJO
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Top New to me 2025
A list of 12 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Aftersun (2022), 28 Years Later (2025), One Battle After Another (2025), Superman (2025) and Grand Theft Hamlet (2024).
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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 19/12/2025
In Edinburgh this weekend? Pop down to La Belle Adventure at 225 Leith Walk to check out the work of all of our fantastic winners and nominees for 2025! 🦭
View of the exhibition space at La Belle Adventure, with pages and covers from the shortlisted comics on display on the walls.View of the exhibition space at La Belle Adventure, with pages and covers from the shortlisted comics on display on the walls.View of the exhibition space at La Belle Adventure, with pages and covers from the shortlisted comics on display on the walls.View of the exhibition space at La Belle Adventure, with pages and covers from the shortlisted comics on display on the walls.
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James Baicoianu @bai.dev · 11/12/2025
Introducing DoomScroll - an endless feed of thousands of user-made Doom WADs from the last 32 years, all playable right in your browser. Our goal was to make decades of work from one of the most creative communities in gaming history more accessible and visible to everyone.
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Davey @swatpaz.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Gremlins
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Tiffany Babb 🔜 NYCC @explodingarrow.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Are you a comics critic? Have you published two pieces over the past year? If so, please apply to this year's Comics Criticism Mini Grant! The application takes only minutes to fill out! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding four mini grants of $250 to comics critics. To apply, please provide 2 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published within the last year (blogs and YouT...
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Chris "Human Cryptid" Mole @chrismole.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
I may come to regret this decision, but... SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with! Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
A flyer for SCARF (Sheffield Comic ARts Fair), happening on 10th October 2026
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
From the BBC archive - controversy over the release of Gremlins in the UK. What a movie! www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c5104...
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BBC Archive 1984: Gremlins controversy
Christmas blockbuster Gremlins is causing controversy, is it too terrifying for children?
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Fran Morton | Open for work! @mortiscausa.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
more from my sketchbook
A collection of watercolour and pencil sketches of foxes in different poses, as well as the wildflower fox and cubs, and a little border design incorporating the two together.A watercolour and pencil sketch of a fox escaping up a tree to avoid a pack of hunting dogs.
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 06/12/2025
It's an honour to lose the award for Best Graphic Novel to this book, it's the reason LOADS of kids are going to grow up with the tools they need to become comic creators. You can buy it here: www.edwardross.co.uk/shop
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Still glowing from this! If you want to buy my ✨ award winning ✨ Graphic Novel Builder, signed, sketched and dedicated to the comic making kid in your life, you can do so at the link below! www.edwardross.co.uk/shop
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Still glowing from this! If you want to buy my ✨ award winning ✨ Graphic Novel Builder, signed, sketched and dedicated to the comic making kid in your life, you can do so at the link below! www.edwardross.co.uk/shop
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