Ellen Forney was named “2001 Cartoonist of the Year” by Cartoonist Northwest. Her book of autobiographical comic strips, Monkey Food: the complete “I was seven in ’75” collection (Fantagraphics) was nominated for both Harvey and Eisner awards. She lives in Seattle and more of her “How To” wisdom can be found at: www.ellenforney.com.

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