The Prince’s Trust & The Path to Publication

Building a Business Mind

After finishing college, Ben took a big step toward his dream by joining the Prince’s Trust Business Programme. For two years, he dedicated himself to a specialised course designed to turn his artistic passion into a professional brand. With the support of his mentors, Ben dove deep into the world of entrepreneurship, learning how to manage the "business side" of being a Toon Master.

Turning Challenges into Creativity

Life, much like a good comic, often has its twists! Although the course was cut short due to external funding changes at the time, Ben didn't let his momentum slow down. Instead of stopping, he took everything he had learned—the focus, the discipline, and the professional "Aura"—and poured it back into his sketchbook.

The Birth of the Graphic Novel

It was during this time of transition that the BCP Graphic Novels truly began to take shape. With a newfound business "spark," Ben moved from single sketches to full-scale visual storytelling. He began building the massive, "entwined" archives that would eventually become the Toon Tales he is preparing for publishers today.

A Legacy of Hard Work

The Prince’s Trust taught Ben that being an artist is about more than just drawing; it’s about having the grit and determination to see a project through. Today, that same steady focus is what keeps him at his desk, finishing the novels that started as a dream during those mentor sessions.