We had about 50 people at the event, with plenty of folk sharing art and ideas, and at least a couple finding new collaborators.

We had a few folk stand up and talk about what they're doing right now. It was a lot to take in, so here's a recap with some useful links.

John Farman - Blackhearted Press and SICBA

John Farman is part of the teams running Glasgow Comic Con and Blackhearted Press, and the Scottish Indie Comic Book Awards (SICBA) - now the Scottish Indie Comic Book Alliance.

They are working with sponsors to create a series of bursaries for comics creators - this may be to cover printing your first comic, or the costs of a residency at somewhere like Hope St Studios.

• Glasgow Comic Con
• Blackhearted Press
• SICBA

Duncan Lunan

Duncan is a sci-fi writer who was talking about his collaborations with Sydney Jordan. He was also selling copies of his book, Children from the Sky.

• Children from the Sky

Gordon McLean - GLoW and Talk Comix

Gordon McLean is a member of the Glasgow League of Writers (GLoW), who have fortnightly writers' meetups in Glasgow. The focus is on comics, but they work with other mediums, too.

They also produce a comics anthology, which sold out in less than a day at the recent Glasgow Comic Con.

• Glasgow League of Writers

Gordon also writes for comic reviewing site Talk Comix, and was encouraging any creators to send in their comics to be reviewed (full graphic novels or trade paperbacks; no single issues).

• Talk Comix

Lily Presland

Lily herself wasn't able to come along herself, but her father Gerard Lohan came, bringing her portfolio, as she's keen to find writers to collaborate with.

If you liked Lily's work and want to contact her, email us here at Graphic Scotland and we'll put you in touch.

• info@graphicscotland.co.uk

Neil Slorance

Neil showed copies of his short comics, Nine Lines of Metro, and How to be a Ghost. He's keen to find artists and other writers to collaborate.

• Neil Slorance

Team Girl Comic

There were a few members of Team Girl Comic at the event, with Gill Hatcher talking to everyone about what they get up to. Team Girl is a collective of women and girls of all ages making comics. They produce regular anthologies.

• Team Girl Comic

Scottish Book Trust

Ariadne also reminded people that, for the first time, comics submissions are eligible to be entered into the Scottish Book Trust/BBC Scotland new writing competition.

This year's theme is My Favourite Place.

• My Favourite Place - Scottish Book Trust

If we've missed you out and you've got a link to share, let us know!

Photos

Thanks also go to Chris Scott, Literary Paparazzo, who came through from Edinburgh to take photos: