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One Shot Studios agency launches for publishers expanding into the graphic novel market
A new agency called One Shot Studios is launching to support publishers, estates and media organisations expanding into graphic novel market.
One Shot Studios provides consulting on new projects, talent scouting, crowdfunding support and marketing, as well as project management, whether in-house at organisations or through traditional publishers.
The agency is currently open to consultancy and accepting new clients as of March 2025. It has been founded by Heather McDaid, the co-founder of independent publisher 404 Ink, Sha Nazir, the former publisher of BHP Comics and director of Fan Frontier events, and graphic novelist Gary Chudleigh.
McDaid said: "Pivoting my publishing and crowdfunding experience from 404 Ink into my freelance work has brought some exciting projects and the prospect of branching this further into comics, a medium I love, is exciting. There’re so many books I’ve read either for myself, or to my kids, or shows I’ve watched that I see this boundless potential for, and can’t wait to help others adapt more works to graphic novels alongside Sha and Gary, and bring brilliant stories to even more readers."
The team will attend the London Book Fair (LBF) from 11th to 13th March, and are available for meetings. Those interested in discussing the potential for their IPs and books, or wanting to learn more about how their books can find new audiences in graphic novel form, can get in touch via hello@oneshotstudios.co.uk.
Nazir said: "I’ve championed the graphic novel medium for most of my life through years of independent publishing and organising fan events. I’m excited to use the knowledge I’ve built over the years to help traditional publishers take a new leap growing their frontlists and help develop the graphic novel market."
Chudleigh added: "Visual storytelling is more in demand than ever before. Graphic novels are an exciting way to tell new and existing stories with a beautiful combination of words and art. I’ve had the pleasure of writing for this fantastic medium for over a decade."
