Your videos are so amazing! I cannot thank you enough for the advice you have given. I am now nearly 30yrs old and for over 10yrs (seriously!) I have had a story playing around in my head that I have wanted to turn into a manga. I am an artist and have been drawing since before I can remember, I love it! But I just don't enjoy drawing digitally anywhere near as much as I do traditionally. I feel I have more control with a pencil/pen on paper than a stylus on a tablet. Plus I get frustrated when I can't figure out how to get the effect I want in colouring digitally, when traditionally I've never had that problem. I have been driving myself mad to the point where I give up when it comes to not knowing how to properly create a manga traditionally. I've never been able to figure out the best way to write it in preparation of a manga/comic or the tools and equipment I needed. I also really appreciate that you take the time to add links to online stores that sell everything you use! I have ADD so I struggle to keep my focus on something, which causes me to give up when I get frustrated and I struggle to research things myself because I can't take the information in properly or store it in my memory xD. You making these vids have been beyond a life saver for me and my ambition! If I ever forget anything, I can just re-watch your vids! I hope you understand how amazing you are and how much your fans appreciate you and the effort you put into your extremely detailed tutorials. Thank you
+Rose Thomas Not to worry, I'm definitely planning on creating a series of videos on how to submit your manga to publishers! :D It's a series of videos that are going to take me a little longer to make because of the amount of information and the number of steps it takes to submit your work to publishers, but rest assured that I WILL create these videos in the coming months
+Natboy129 Self publishing is a totally different beast and will be receiving its own series of videos (because I will be recommending printers and publicity methods as well ♡)
half these kids say they want to be manga artist and gave up the next day it takes years of drawing like me i wanna be a manga artist and I've wanted that for years and i draw everyday and research things to inspire me everymore
Me as well i wanna make a play, a Seinen, a Shonen, and a Josei. But as I always told myself you have to things one at a time. Lizbeth and a bunch of other upcoming artists have inspired me.
The right to left thing is only if you're selling in Japan. There is no need to do that for a manga you're selling in America, unless your audience is hardcore traditional manga fans.
My channel is called "My Mangaka LIFE" so needless to say, my subscribers are into manga and want to learn how to make it. My manga is sold in stores in worldwide in the MANGA SECTION XD my readers truly appreciate the right-to-left format of traditional manga ♡ Also, this channel is all about making Manga in America so my tutorials cater to those who want to practice this beautiful art form ♡ +TimeCode Mechanics
My Mangaka LIFE Ah, your fans are traditional manga fans. Nice. That's a good audience. I like your style. I've been scoping out your channel, particularly the coloring techniques.
It's really amazing how you explain it all, your videos are really explainative , nice and ofcourse useful, you are a inspiration to me, it's always great to see your videos, and it's not just because of your art , it's also because of your personality, I mean littraly , even if you talk about garbage , I'll see that too, your really sweet,a nd your drawing helps me a lot in drawing!!!
Oh my gosh!! I'm just BEYOND touched!! You don't even know!! ; ^ ; THANK YOU for your kindness and for appreciating my style of teaching ♡ And OMG I hope I'm never talking about "garbage" LMFAO XD But I'm happy to know I'd still have your support X3 +harshita shanker
I enjoy the effort you’re doing quite well in each panel. The storyline are quite challenging I’m glad you are making it easy doing them step by step. Really awesome thanks a bunch! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
i like your videos, you are inspiring me to become a manga artist and im so excited to try drawing my own manga based on a wattpad novel i started. thank you so much!
Aaaaw ♡♡♡ I'm so happy my videos have been so useful to you and I'm so honored that I could inspire you in any way!! ;___; ♡♡♡ It means so much! ♡ I wish you so much luck! ♡ +Shaniah Cabigon
Thanks a lot for the tips! =) I keep forgetting to now put so many panels on a page. I will keep in mind to make a max of 6 - 7 panels a page. I hate when I end up making too many panels and I know that if people were to read the page now, it will just be confusing.
OMG I know how you feel because that's a common mistake for all Mangaka when we first get started! So glad I was able to help you, sweetie ♡ I hope you'll find more of my videos helpful ^///^
Finally.... A tutorial about page layout and panels... I can finally get started on working on my manga titled "Pendulum" Hehe... it was kinda embarrassing to say it since it will be my first time making my own first manga By the way... I like the manga you made pretty uh... can't say its scary or cool still I read it
+gello valdeabella OMG So happy I was able to help you! Good luck with your manga! :D Also, thank you for enjoying my manga! I hope you'll sample chapters on my website www.SacredTheManga.com
omg when u said at the beginning only to use 6 panels for every page i started to cry because now i have to start over all my pages have more then 6 panels😭😭lol but i understand because that is a lot of work to draw more then 6 panels but the sad part is i already have like 24 pages done😩😩😂
+mylife asraven OMG I'm sorry my dear!! ; A ; If you look through your manga you'll see they don't usually have more than 6 or 7 panels. It just becomes too crowded and makes the process hard for the reader. But if it makes you feel better, I first drew my manga when I was 14 years old and of COURSE to publish it professionally I had to redraw all 100+ pages on professional paper etc. etc. ^__^;; You'll be fine, hon! You can always just continue to the rest of your manga with less panels per page and in the future when you feel like it, you can redraw the first 24 pages
My Mangaka LIFE haha that made me feel much better i started drawing my manga since i was 11 and i had to keep rewriting and drawing it for it to get better so yes i know the feeling hehe now im 13 and i know i have a long way to go before i publish it haha your videos and other authors who made how to make a comic tutorial videos helped me throught it >.< XD :)
+mylife asraven Don't be so hard on yourself, hon ((HUGS)) Being an artist is a process and we're always growing and developing as artists, so don't feel discouraged by redrawing pages! They look better every time, right? :3 Imagine how much better they'll be when you're 20!! :D Look forward to it; don't be discouraged, OK? Have fun, practice, work hard, and have fun some more! > U
+Okami Otaku Many ppl (like myself) don't use storyboards, but for those who may be a bit stuck on what they want their panels to look like (before they trouble themselves with the layout of the page) this is a VERY helpful step! :D
So good. The story with your art teacher really inspired me! My friends like to clown me because i like drawing, instead of the xboxone. You are a really great artist! I wish you great success!!!😎
OMG 💕💕💕 Thank you so much, hon! So glad you enjoyed my video! And don't even worry about your friends 😆 Artists are rarely understood by normal people LOL you stay true to yourself and do what you love! 😜
Oh wow! ♡ you're too kind! I'm thrilled my tips were able to help you! I hope the other videos from my "How to Male Manga" series will be useful to you too ♡
OMG I'm so happy you feel that way about my methods! ♡ I really do try my best to make everything as simple and easy to understand as possible because I truly want to TEACH you guys; not just spout a bunch of information XD LOL
This means a lot to me! ♡ I try my best to make my videos ready to understand ^///^ ♡ And I'm honored you enjoy my art too! I can't thank you enough! ((HUGSSS)) +Klaudia Lacayo
OMG ❤️ You're too kind for thinking so!! 0///0 But don't worry! It gets easier with lots of practice! :D Making panels is a skill and you have to reeeally focus on thinking of your story like you're watching a tv show. Think of what you want the viewer to see, where is the camera aiming at? Is the camera next to the person talking? Is the camera aimed at the item the character is holding? Things like that! :D Over time it'll become so easy it'll become second nature (but again, it takes lots of practice because making panels properly is a storytelling skill. And telling a story well takes lots of practice)
My Mangaka LIFE Waahhh.. you replied again. umm... I would like to request a video about when to draw the background in the panel, hehe. Of course, it is not possible to draw the background in every panels, right? Well, I think I've watched most of your videos and I haven't seen one. Ah, and thank you very much again for amazing videos! ^~^
Thank you for your kindness ^///^ It takes lots of love and practice to create a story (let alone actually create an entire manga) but it's totally doable with patience and practice :3 +Hello There
I'm really glad you made these videos. I guess you can call me a very ambitous 11 year old. Yes, I'm trying to make A REAL COMIC. Before, I've ditched my ideas because I never wrote a script. But, now I know how to accomplish my goal! I really appreciate it. You've done really good & keep up the good work! ^^ :3
I found this video, EXTREMELY helpful so thank you for that :3 This may sound a little weird, but I have a really hard time figuring out what shape the panels should be on a page. If you had some sort of advice or tips that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for creating such a wonderful series, the videos have helped me so much :D
I always forget that you read mangas from right to left and I was so confused the first few minutes of the video hahah oh boy but really good job thanks for sharing *^*
Thank you thats really neat! You seem like such a cool ans nice person. And I want to encourage you as much as possible because youre doing such a lovely job.
+QueensRansom OH MY GOODNESS!! ;___; ♡♡♡ That's seriously soooo sweet if you to say, I don't even know how to thank you properly!! ((HUGSSS)) You're too kind, and you wanting to support my passion means so much ♡
i have SUCH a hard time with this part which is y i dont think ill ever be able to make a manga. im good with the writing part. the drawing part will be a bit of a struggle cause i still struggle with different poses and angles and what not, but at least that is possible to figure out by looking at reference photots. the panel planning though, near impossible. i just dont kno what the best way to arrange it is, even though ive read so much manga. plus how do backgrounds even work. cause sometimes they arnt even in the panel at all - like just a blank white or black or grey, and other times they are detailed. and then you have to be good at drawing buildings and trees and stuff which is a whole other story. plus tones and bubbles and lines add even more effects. there are just a lot of things that you dont notice when you read a manga, that you realize are important details when you actually have to make one yourself. X__X but you are quite inspiring so i will not give up just yet i guess. thanks for your tutorials
Is the Pigma Micron a good pen for inking? I plan on buying the whole set, even the really thick markers in case I need them. I'm trying to start my manga series so your advice would mean the world to me.
you are so amazing! I love you Liz! :D Thank you so much for all your help and inspiration! I'm so motivated! Can't wait for part 4! Do you go to Anime Expo in LA? Because I'm going next year and I wanna meet you! ^__^
Okay that really helped big time! Though may you show the correct way to use copics? I use them quite well but im not really satisfied if I must say. If you can thanks
There's no such thing as the "correct way to use Copics"; simply some ppl have used them for longer and have developed different techniques. I have created a video on how I use Copics about 4 videos ago, so please check that out :3
Hi! Well uhm... I just started to watch your videos and I've always wanted to publish a manga but I wonder if the story necessary have to go from left to right? Hope you can help me ♥
Hello my dear! ♡ I hope my vids have been helpful for you ^///^ And to answer your question: the format of your manga (left-to-right or right-to-left) is really up to the artist and the feel they want :) I chose the Japanese format (right-to-left) to give it a more authentic reading experience (and it is sold in the manga section of stores as well because it is considered "manga") but, again, the format you choose is up to you ♡ Good luck and feel free to ask questions, sweetie ♡ +Michii Betancourth
You can use whatever you'd like really ♡ Screentone is just the #1 material for making manga in japan and I just wanted to show you guys how to do it the traditional way ♡ But many mangaka rely on inking techniques for shading and textures :) it's takes more time but is beautiful ♡ Ink washes and digital mediums are other options too +Scarlet Fernandes
Ok. I'm not finished with the manga but. If I'm a good artist and I don't think I can draw the same person over again should I tone down some of the details what he looks like or should kinda change the characters appearance a little bit
so someone that owns a comic book store asked me if they could publish my comic i made ( i worked there ) and i dont really think I'm ready (not good yet) should i reject or give it a try?
+Lauren Bevins I'ma bit confused as to what they meant by they asked if they could "publish your comic". Do they own a publishing company? Were they going to assist you in finding a publisher or a printing company? Be careful and be sure you understand what they mean, that you have it in writing that you are not handing over the rights to them, that you copyright your writing and illustrations/pages (please watch my copyright video for info on how to do so), because the LAST thing you want is to hand over your beloved story to someone without knowing what's in store. Do what feels right but be SAFE and SMART about your decisions :)
LOL No problem :) To answer your question, please watch part 2 of this video series called "Hot to Make Manga" ♡ (link is in description below this video we're commenting under)~ Please feel free to ask me anything after you watch it :D
I don't know if you will answer me but.. is it okay to use A4 paper too to draw the panels and the drawings? Or can you use bigger paper size than that?
I have a video dedicated to talking about manga paper sizes and ow to properly use the blue guidelines on the paper :) I recommend you watch that to learn more ♡ I hope this helps! ♡ +Saisoria DeTama
I just read your other comment where you said you were 12 years old ♡ Do not worry about buying professional supplies or manga paper while you are so young :) At this age, you can just draw for fun and practice so that when you are older your skills will be ready to make your official manga ♡ +Saisoria DeTama
+My Mangaka LIFE it really does x3 , watching someone do what I want to do really motivated me. also, I hope that one day I can be just as cool as u :3. and on a final note, I really hope you kinda liked some of my work, I mean it's just some noobish drawings, but it just makes me super happy someone like you is looking at them
+Alona Mckinney OMG you're sooo sweet and I'm so happy that I could motivate you in any way!! ; U ; And also, did you email your drawings to me yet? I recall giving you my business email but I'm not quite sure if I got it or not ;___;
+My Mangaka LIFE wait, one more question, did u take up a job after u finished highschool, or did u just jump right into the life of a mangaka? tbh I'm still in high school and I wanted to know if u did. because if u could come out the gates with a manga, then I could try too
Hi I'm a new sub and I wanted to make a manga about my story... I'm 12 and I prepared a story 6 years ago and I'm non generation 2 of my story... I wanted to be ready for the future so this video really inspired me and I really Understand it well 😀😀😁😁😁😄😄
😂😂😂 AAAAAW!! My precious UA-cam baby, so happy you're happy! LOL I always do my best to reply to you guys (though I'm sure I've missed a few ;___; ) +Masked Fox
PLEASE GUYS LISTEN!!!! Do not go with the first thing you draw all the time! Sometimes you have it written for a specific angle but depending on circumstances you might want to change the angle. Or say a pose is unlike able, change it. I know she goes over this multiple times.
Exactly! ♡ That's why it's sooo important to really become familiar with the acene, imagine it in your mind, and draw it out a few times. Making changes is inevitable abd is part of the fun process of creating a work if art ♡ As long as you try to plan it out and sketch your ideas down you should be able to make the changes that are best for your Manga ♡
I own my own publishing company and commission a 2nd party company to print our publications ♡ In the future I'll create a video on where to get your Mangas published if you decide to selfpublish abd how to submit to publishers if that's the route you choose to take ♡
i heard some mangaka spend days and hours on pages or even panels. some( like toriyama akira) get only 20 minutes of sleep. but u make it look easy to make a manga lol
That's 100% true! I've been known to only get 3 hours of sleep a night for weeks XD Being a mangaka is CRAZY demanding but I love it so much! ♡ My tutorials can not prepare you for the hard work that goes into actually making a manga; all I can show you is how it's done and offer my advice. Developing your skills and storytelling abilities is completely up to you. So don't be mistaken by my straightforward method of teaching: making Manga is ANYTHING but easy LOL
lol thank you for responding its like i have so much good ideas but im really bad at drawing. i think because one of my friends said i cant draw so now i want my pictures to be perfect. . also, ( sorry if this is to long lol), will pictures come out better if you put paper that flat metal board instead of a text book.
Don't listen to negativity and just work hard. Practice everyday, take classes if you can, and just try to challenge yourself. I have a video called "How to Improve Your Art" that may be helpful to you ♡ And also keep in mind that you can always join forces with another artist to create your Manga in the future (after signing a contract stating that you own the rights). Also, can you reiterate your question please? I'm not sure what you're asking me (so sorry, hon)
in your how to draw manga part 3 i think,lol, you put a peice of paper on this slanted table and i have seen other artist use that to. but i put my paper on text books.
oh no you didnt im so sorry if im confusing you. if i could put i picture i would. all i know that some mangaka use a slanted table when they draw. im new to this art thing
Hiya miss Mangaka LIFE! Im just curious about something: Personally I really struggle to write scipts, and doing so causes me to loose interest, as do other methods you suggested in part one. What id do however, is keep a mental note of everything in my head and keep sort of a script up there as well, then write out thumbnails for the pages and add the dialog into these thumbnails. Is this a bad method to use? Also, will you ever consider making a video about story writing? I can understand how that would be harder to talk about, and since its easier to illustrate how to draw it makes sense to stick with that. Its just something youve never really addressed all that much in your videos and it is half of your work, so its a little weird not seeing it, lol. :3 Thanks for reading :p
Your method works for the most part, but if you're like me, I want to have my work copywritten at some point, and therefore, it needs to be written out. Also, ppl need to have something to refer to to be sure that they haven't overlooked any details and the process of writting will help develop your story. My fiancé is a total hater of writing his stories down, but understands he needs to (he's a mangaka too ♡) There have been NUMEROUS times where he was glad he wrote notes about his stories otherwise that information would have been completely forgotten. And yes: creating a story is the most important part (in my opinion) of being an author. However, my channel is to be used for ppl who already have a story they want to publish, or have a story in progress and are looking for tools and methods to help them take the next step. Personally, I don't believe there is a real way to teach someone to be a creative writter. You can only teach someone who to express themselves in writting, but the creativity aspect can never be taught. After attending creative arts schools and even teaching art students, I've learned that skills can be sharpened but talent is in one's blood. Know what I mean? You can't teach creativity ^__^;; I can only help those who are already being creative and need some guidance :3 So, creating videos on how to write a story is almost...unrealistic(??) Especially since inspiration for a story can come from aaaaanywhere at aaaaany time.
+My Mangaka LIFE Thank you :D I do write down little note about the lore and aspects of the story, sometimes even a timeline of the order in which events and story arcs occur. Its just sitting down and writing the story out line by line that bores me to no end... I think i only ever got as far as two chapters before giving up :p But thank you for the advice, should i just get into the habit of writing scripts? True, I get that :p Though you could teach basic writing techniques, and wat tends to work and not work, like the Mary sue and things that can lead to it, or just what makes an interesting character. Though it is unrealistic to teach people how to write there own stories, I agree.
+Natboy129 Time lines are great too, but for me, (someone with such an intricate story) my time lines QUICKLY become a crowded mess LOL Personally, writting in script for from the begining cuts writting time down for me and allows me to write in a way that focuses on dialogue and simply keeping small paragraphs of info about the scene, items, etc. I also create detailed character bios that span to about 50 pages per character. Yeah. My story is THAT intricate XD Think about this: when you begin drawing your manga/Comics what are you planning to do without creating a script? Make up the dialogue as you go along?? That's absolute madness, unorganized, and is setting you up for soooo many instances of you redrawing pages because you don't like how the dialogue flows anymore. Ppl can argue that planning out manga panels/pages is a bore too, but you know what? This is how it's done, and I honestly don't know, or ever heard of, an author who didn't plan things out. And publisher will NEVER accepted a book/comic submission without reading a completed story in written form.
+Natboy129 And regarding the writting tutorials, I love so many writting styles and so many mangaka that it isn't my place to say what makes a good story. LOTS OF THING can make a story good, and I don't believe in the idea of "create a character this-and-that way to make a compelling character". It's artificial and disrupts my creativity. In all of my stories, my caracters developed organically and are living, breathing beings. They develop just like we do; life experiences and family life etc. all mold them into who they are. I take my work VERY seriously and to try to teach my ways to others simply isn't realistic for most ppl. My fiancé is the only other person I know who (before even meeting me) was developing characters and stories with the same intense dedication and understanding that these are real ppl we're creating, so treat them as such. I don't follow a chart or have bullet points in my head that I follow. No "Mary Sue" check list here XD LOL
+My Mangaka LIFE I have a rough idea of what the Dialog would be, and i usually solidify it when im sketching out the thumbnails, so i dont run into problems with the manuscript. Its not that i dont plan things out, i run stories though my head everyday and make sort of a mental script. I agree there is no correct way to write a character, but there are better ways to write one in order to make them relatable and interesting. I believe its possible to make anything work in writing, but theres always an easier and often better way to do things. Making a perfect character with no flaws or development is setting yourself up for disaster, and ultimately makes said character kind of boring and un-relatable. If your characters do develop organically, woldnt that make un-realistic characters that fit into the mary sue role off putting to you? In a way, Drawing and Writing are very similar, theyre both creative and once mastered each person has their own specific way of writing or drawing. So in many ways drawing is something that cant be taught, only the basics can be taught, and be people develop from there, much like writing. Sorry if im rambling on a little, lol :3
I don't know if somebody asked you before here, but here it goes; I know that an artist can chose on how his/her piece of art could look, but referring strictly to manga are there some dos and don'ts? I mean, in some pages we see some different patterns for clothing, shading... etc And... is there a strict code? Because sometimes I see the shading in a manga as a screen tone, and in some just a little darker color to indicate that. I was always wondering :D Maybe it sound stupid... but what the heck if you are such a sweet expert :*
There really aren't any STRICT do's and don'ts when you create your Manga; There are hundreds of different ways to express mood through panels and hundreds of ways to render fabrics (i.e. making fabric entirely black, textured, fill it with crosshatching or with stippling techniques). So, in the end, your goal should be to express the mood of the scene as best as you can, and use all means necessary to get the mood and feel if the scene across in your panels. Advice that I can give is to pay attention to the mood of each panel and try not to place too many panels back-to-back that have the same camera angle (like, showing a profile of the characters for 3 or 4 panels in a row). It will be very boring for the reader. Also, try not to leave your backgrounds white too often. Your reader will get confused and not know where the scene is taking place. Also, unless the character is blonde, try not to leave their hair white in your manga. Don't be afraid to experiment and try different ways of expressing emotions through your panels. Have fun with it ♡
+Kiera Agravanz Very good question :) This is actually covered in my video "How to Make Manga: part 1.5- Writing/planning chapters." ua-cam.com/video/b6elmEUlsz8/v-deo.html But to answer your question, you can aim for roughly 30 pages but you can have a little less or a little more sometimes. It really varies from story to story, but the main goal is "don't make it too long, and don't end it at a point where it feels unnatural" . You don't want it to feel like you just ran out of paper so you just had to end the chapter at a random point LOL I hope this helps :D
soooo I was reading your manga is there going to be Abby bl between sheko and the main character? I would like to ask if you to see my art and give me pointers. When you can that is.
My readers have all SORTS of theories about them, but by volume 4 their theories continue to change, warp, and become more elaborate XD LOL It's soooo much fun to hear them guess ♡♡♡ but to answer your question...I can't tell you because what some see as BL, others see as their deep dependence on each other ♡ One will simply have to see how their relationship with each other and those around them develops ♡
I've been writing and developing the story for many years so the process of writing my scripts may be different the process of other people. Either way, it can take a few days or a few months for anyone to complete 10 chapters worth of scripts; It all depends on the amount of editing and trimming one does and how familiar they are with their story and plot. +Prim_Manga14
I AM SOOOOO EXITED TO DRAW MANGA I MEAN I AM JUST LEARNING TO DRAWING I GHINK THAT IN THE NHEXT 2 TO 3 YEARS I CAN DRAW MANGA AND FIGHT SCENES I HOPES THATS TRUE
I'm learning some great storytelling techniques from you.
That makes me so happy to know ^__^ ♡ +Micah Buzan
Your rough sketches are better than anything I could do!
Your videos are so amazing! I cannot thank you enough for the advice you have given.
I am now nearly 30yrs old and for over 10yrs (seriously!) I have had a story playing around in my head that I have wanted to turn into a manga.
I am an artist and have been drawing since before I can remember, I love it! But I just don't enjoy drawing digitally anywhere near as much as I do traditionally. I feel I have more control with a pencil/pen on paper than a stylus on a tablet. Plus I get frustrated when I can't figure out how to get the effect I want in colouring digitally, when traditionally I've never had that problem.
I have been driving myself mad to the point where I give up when it comes to not knowing how to properly create a manga traditionally. I've never been able to figure out the best way to write it in preparation of a manga/comic or the tools and equipment I needed. I also really appreciate that you take the time to add links to online stores that sell everything you use!
I have ADD so I struggle to keep my focus on something, which causes me to give up when I get frustrated and I struggle to research things myself because I can't take the information in properly or store it in my memory xD.
You making these vids have been beyond a life saver for me and my ambition! If I ever forget anything, I can just re-watch your vids!
I hope you understand how amazing you are and how much your fans appreciate you and the effort you put into your extremely detailed tutorials.
Thank you
Daisy Ryan
Omg!
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You wrote to much!
YEAH a full on ESSAY!!
+Rose Thomas Not to worry, I'm definitely planning on creating a series of videos on how to submit your manga to publishers! :D It's a series of videos that are going to take me a little longer to make because of the amount of information and the number of steps it takes to submit your work to publishers, but rest assured that I WILL create these videos in the coming months
You are so awesome
+My Mangaka LIFE What about Self publishing? Will that come under that series or will it be separate? :3
+My Mangaka LIFE *hug* Thank you~! I've been waiting for this!
+Natboy129 Self publishing is a totally different beast and will be receiving its own series of videos (because I will be recommending printers and publicity methods as well ♡)
+Weirdlink 26 OMG ♡♡♡ You're too kind! ^ U ^
omg ive been waiting for this!!!! yassss xD thanks you for this magestic video!
AAAAW!!! ♡♡♡ So happy you enjoyed it, sweetie! So sorry I made you wait! *hugs*
+Talart yaaaay talart xD i luv ur videos two xD
Osiris Cortez wahh thank you so much XD
+Talart I just saw your videos
They're great +Talart and +My Mangaka Life
half these kids say they want to be manga artist and gave up the next day it takes years of drawing like me i wanna be a manga artist and I've wanted that for years and i draw everyday and research things to inspire me everymore
19 Gender You're not alone, I am too.
19 Gender me to
we should draw everyday if our dream is to be a nice manga artist. practice makes a man perfect
Same here, Yare yare.😌
Me as well i wanna make a play, a Seinen, a Shonen, and a Josei. But as I always told myself you have to things one at a time. Lizbeth and a bunch of other upcoming artists have inspired me.
The right to left thing is only if you're selling in Japan. There is no need to do that for a manga you're selling in America, unless your audience is hardcore traditional manga fans.
My channel is called "My Mangaka LIFE" so needless to say, my subscribers are into manga and want to learn how to make it. My manga is sold in stores in worldwide in the MANGA SECTION XD my readers truly appreciate the right-to-left format of traditional manga ♡ Also, this channel is all about making Manga in America so my tutorials cater to those who want to practice this beautiful art form ♡ +TimeCode Mechanics
My Mangaka LIFE Ah, your fans are traditional manga fans. Nice. That's a good audience. I like your style. I've been scoping out your channel, particularly the coloring techniques.
I can't thank you enough for making these videos! :)
+The Sneakerhead Otaku AAAAWW!! ♡♡♡ You don't know how happy that makes me, hon1 You're so welcome, and THANK YOU so much for enjoying them! ^////^
It's really amazing how you explain it all, your videos are really explainative , nice and ofcourse useful, you are a inspiration to me, it's always great to see your videos, and it's not just because of your art , it's also because of your personality, I mean littraly , even if you talk about garbage , I'll see that too, your really sweet,a nd your drawing helps me a lot in drawing!!!
Oh my gosh!! I'm just BEYOND touched!! You don't even know!! ; ^ ; THANK YOU for your kindness and for appreciating my style of teaching ♡ And OMG I hope I'm never talking about "garbage" LMFAO XD But I'm happy to know I'd still have your support X3 +harshita shanker
My Mangaka LIFE hahaha , I know you never talk'bout (not even near!!!) And No problem!!!
I enjoy the effort you’re doing quite well in each panel.
The storyline are quite challenging I’m glad you are making it easy doing them step by step.
Really awesome thanks a bunch! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
i like your videos, you are inspiring me to become a manga artist and im so excited to try drawing my own manga based on a wattpad novel i started. thank you so much!
Aaaaw ♡♡♡ I'm so happy my videos have been so useful to you and I'm so honored that I could inspire you in any way!! ;___; ♡♡♡ It means so much! ♡ I wish you so much luck! ♡ +Shaniah Cabigon
That's funny cause i'm doing the same, except I originally I intended it to be a manga but I'm also gonna turn it into a novel.
Thanks a lot for the tips! =)
I keep forgetting to now put so many panels on a page. I will keep in mind to make a max of 6 - 7 panels a page. I hate when I end up making too many panels and I know that if people were to read the page now, it will just be confusing.
OMG I know how you feel because that's a common mistake for all Mangaka when we first get started! So glad I was able to help you, sweetie ♡ I hope you'll find more of my videos helpful ^///^
Finally.... A tutorial about page layout and panels... I can finally get started on working on my manga titled "Pendulum" Hehe... it was kinda embarrassing to say it since it will be my first time making my own first manga
By the way... I like the manga you made pretty uh... can't say its scary or cool still I read it
+gello valdeabella OMG So happy I was able to help you! Good luck with your manga! :D Also, thank you for enjoying my manga! I hope you'll sample chapters on my website www.SacredTheManga.com
omg when u said at the beginning only to use 6 panels for every page i started to cry because now i have to start over all my pages have more then 6 panels😭😭lol but i understand because that is a lot of work to draw more then 6 panels but the sad part is i already have like 24 pages done😩😩😂
but i love the video and your other 2 parts they were really helpful☺😅
+mylife asraven OMG I'm sorry my dear!! ; A ; If you look through your manga you'll see they don't usually have more than 6 or 7 panels. It just becomes too crowded and makes the process hard for the reader. But if it makes you feel better, I first drew my manga when I was 14 years old and of COURSE to publish it professionally I had to redraw all 100+ pages on professional paper etc. etc. ^__^;; You'll be fine, hon! You can always just continue to the rest of your manga with less panels per page and in the future when you feel like it, you can redraw the first 24 pages
+My Mangaka LIFE So happy you enjoyed it, sweetie! ^///^
My Mangaka LIFE haha that made me feel much better i started drawing my manga since i was 11 and i had to keep rewriting and drawing it for it to get better so yes i know the feeling hehe now im 13 and i know i have a long way to go before i publish it haha your videos and other authors who made how to make a comic tutorial videos helped me throught it >.< XD :)
+mylife asraven Don't be so hard on yourself, hon ((HUGS)) Being an artist is a process and we're always growing and developing as artists, so don't feel discouraged by redrawing pages! They look better every time, right? :3 Imagine how much better they'll be when you're 20!! :D Look forward to it; don't be discouraged, OK? Have fun, practice, work hard, and have fun some more! > U
Again another helpful video thank you and great job.
+Future Mangaka OMG You're too kind! ^////^ So happy you enjoy it!! ♡♡♡
Well I never used storyboards, but I think it would be very useful, thanks for your video!
Also, don't freak to n erd, yeah! x)
+Okami Otaku Many ppl (like myself) don't use storyboards, but for those who may be a bit stuck on what they want their panels to look like (before they trouble themselves with the layout of the page) this is a VERY helpful step! :D
Your tutorial is very helpful thanks im having trouble of making my own manga but after watching your tutorial im slowly learning
So good. The story with your art teacher really inspired me! My friends like to clown me because i like drawing, instead of the xboxone. You are a really great artist! I wish you great success!!!😎
OMG 💕💕💕 Thank you so much, hon! So glad you enjoyed my video! And don't even worry about your friends 😆 Artists are rarely understood by normal people LOL you stay true to yourself and do what you love! 😜
That was definately helpful!! Im a neq illustrator and your videos are better than going to school! lol! Thank you!
OMG!! 0///0 My videos are better than going to school?! ♡♡♡ I feel soon honored that you find my videos so useful!!! ;____; ♡♡♡
+Pamela Green
I finished my first few pages of script and I've been stuck on how to do panels and that stuff, you really have a video for everything I need
I love the way you explain stuff. Love your hair, by the way.
omg!!!!!your amazing your tips helps me a lot!!! and now I can get back to my drawings again thank you so much.
Oh wow! ♡ you're too kind! I'm thrilled my tips were able to help you! I hope the other videos from my "How to Male Manga" series will be useful to you too ♡
I love your video! U explain everything so slow and understandable :D keep going!
OMG I'm so happy you feel that way about my methods! ♡ I really do try my best to make everything as simple and easy to understand as possible because I truly want to TEACH you guys; not just spout a bunch of information XD LOL
U definitely reached that goal and I'm also so excited to read ur manga ur style looks so great
It's so helpful and Im so happy that I can learn everything from you and thank you again!
It's been a pleasure to share these videos with you!💕💕💕
+Yasicchi Az
I love how you explain, I get what you mean. You are a true artist :D
This means a lot to me! ♡ I try my best to make my videos ready to understand ^///^ ♡ And I'm honored you enjoy my art too! I can't thank you enough! ((HUGSSS)) +Klaudia Lacayo
My Mangaka LIFE Aw, of course
woah.. you're truly talented. Gosh, it looks so easy but no... aaahhh! but I will try my best hehe. thank you for this...
OMG ❤️ You're too kind for thinking so!! 0///0 But don't worry! It gets easier with lots of practice! :D Making panels is a skill and you have to reeeally focus on thinking of your story like you're watching a tv show. Think of what you want the viewer to see, where is the camera aiming at? Is the camera next to the person talking? Is the camera aimed at the item the character is holding? Things like that! :D Over time it'll become so easy it'll become second nature (but again, it takes lots of practice because making panels properly is a storytelling skill. And telling a story well takes lots of practice)
My Mangaka LIFE Waahhh.. you replied again. umm... I would like to request a video about when to draw the background in the panel, hehe. Of course, it is not possible to draw the background in every panels, right? Well, I think I've watched most of your videos and I haven't seen one. Ah, and thank you very much again for amazing videos! ^~^
Wow you're really talented! It must take a lot of patience and thinking to create manga! This really inspires me to create my own stories as well ^^
Thank you for your kindness ^///^ It takes lots of love and practice to create a story (let alone actually create an entire manga) but it's totally doable with patience and practice :3 +Hello There
I'm really glad you made these videos. I guess you can call me a very ambitous 11 year old. Yes, I'm trying to make A REAL COMIC. Before, I've ditched my ideas because I never wrote a script. But, now I know how to accomplish my goal! I really appreciate it. You've done really good & keep up the good work! ^^ :3
Started watching your how to make manga videos, instasub, good job and thx for thw amazing and usefull tips.
I found this video, EXTREMELY helpful so thank you for that :3 This may sound a little weird, but I have a really hard time figuring out what shape the panels should be on a page. If you had some sort of advice or tips that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for creating such a wonderful series, the videos have helped me so much :D
Your videos are THE best!
I always forget that you read mangas from right to left and I was so confused the first few minutes of the video hahah oh boy but really good job thanks for sharing *^*
LMAO XD Oh shoot! Yeah, that *would* make this video super confusing! So glad you enjoyed my tutorial, hon! ♡
Your voice is sooo cute and relaxing!
this is too girly for me but helped me VERY much. if i EVER become a mangaka i will never forget you. thanx
LOL XD Sorry it was too girly, but I can't exactly butch it up for a video ^__^;; As long as my video was useful, I'm happy :)
My Mangaka LIFE OMG!!!!you replied!!!! This is the first time ever some one reply any thing to me thank you.
Thank you for the tips im am about to make a manga
Super helpful series!!!!!!
Wow, that looks so fun!
+LittleMissOreo Cookies OMG IT IS!!
My Mangaka LIFE Well, it's good that you're having fun!
You're awesome. Thank you so much for explaining this
Aaaaw ♡♡♡ You're so sweet! Thank you! +Even startiix
Can you plz make a video on how to make a spread page plz plz🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your videos are really really helpful and I love your work😘
Your sketches in this video were prettier than I've ever drawn and will draw...
T^T
If you have a chance Id love to see a video about your story and how you became a mangaka
Thank you so much for your interest ♡ I'll definitely make a video on that soon :3
Thank you thats really neat! You seem like such a cool ans nice person. And I want to encourage you as much as possible because youre doing such a lovely job.
+QueensRansom OH MY GOODNESS!! ;___; ♡♡♡ That's seriously soooo sweet if you to say, I don't even know how to thank you properly!! ((HUGSSS)) You're too kind, and you wanting to support my passion means so much ♡
No problem after finishing school I cant wait to start reading your manga :) You seem really sweet yourself *hugs back*
WHEN I MAKE A MANGA REMEMBER ME FOR THE ONE THAT COMMENTED THIS HELPS SO MUCH
I LOVE THIS. SO PERFECT.
OMG THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! ♡♡♡ So happy you enjoy it ♡♡♡
What do you do you get so many ideas for manga
i have SUCH a hard time with this part which is y i dont think ill ever be able to make a manga. im good with the writing part. the drawing part will be a bit of a struggle cause i still struggle with different poses and angles and what not, but at least that is possible to figure out by looking at reference photots.
the panel planning though, near impossible. i just dont kno what the best way to arrange it is, even though ive read so much manga. plus how do backgrounds even work. cause sometimes they arnt even in the panel at all - like just a blank white or black or grey, and other times they are detailed. and then you have to be good at drawing buildings and trees and stuff which is a whole other story. plus tones and bubbles and lines add even more effects. there are just a lot of things that you dont notice when you read a manga, that you realize are important details when you actually have to make one yourself. X__X
but you are quite inspiring so i will not give up just yet i guess. thanks for your tutorials
+momokokochuchuchu I studied manga and paneling for nearly 4 years before I was even remotely ready to publishing my manga. But that's art!
This has helped me a lot, thank you!
By page does she mean 1/2 of a printer paper ?
Or an entire printer paper?
Could I draw or trace my characters from my how to draw books? I do draw my own hairstyles
Is the Pigma Micron a good pen for inking? I plan on buying the whole set, even the really thick markers in case I need them. I'm trying to start my manga series so your advice would mean the world to me.
For a list of supplies you can use for your comics, please watch my videos on inking and/or my video "Tools of a Mangaka" :) +C R O N E X X
My Mangaka LIFE, Thank you!
wow this was really helpful
This is amazing !!
+dalal alkandari OMG You're too kind! I'm so happy you enjoyed it sweetie!
thank you Lizbeth-Chan for this video!
^-^
Aaaaw ♡ It was my pleasure, dear! ^ U ^ So happy you enjoyed it!
You are so cool and your videos are really useful!!!
OMG You're too kind to me!! ((BLUSHES)) Son happy you enjoy my video, sweetie!! ♡
+My Mangaka LIFE you should know that in my opinion,your tutorials are the best i've seen in ages
Thank you for this video.
you are so amazing! I love you Liz! :D Thank you so much for all your help and inspiration! I'm so motivated! Can't wait for part 4! Do you go to Anime Expo in LA? Because I'm going next year and I wanna meet you! ^__^
+Leo Cortes Aaaaw! I actually haven't been to that convention YET, but I'd love to go to that con in the near future! :D
WAIT A MINUTE!! Does it matter if the chapters are long or short? Can you make a video for that?( Just a short one, please?)
Aaaw ♡ Don't worry, sweetie! I'll make a little video about it this week! That's actually a GREAT question! :D Thank you so much for the suggestion ♡
THANK YOU!!
Very informative 👏🏻
I should pick up your manga!!
EVEN YOUR SKETCHES ARE BETTER THAN MINE D:
Okay that really helped big time! Though may you show the correct way to use copics? I use them quite well but im not really satisfied if I must say. If you can thanks
There's no such thing as the "correct way to use Copics"; simply some ppl have used them for longer and have developed different techniques. I have created a video on how I use Copics about 4 videos ago, so please check that out :3
I know there isnt but theres many way for it to be used. And that gives out different results. Like using circular motions or back and forth.
+Scarlet Howlproductions yeah, exactly; there are many ways of using them :)
This video was very helpful though. Thanks^^
love this video.
woowww this is awesoem!
OMG ♡ Thank you so much, sweetie! ^///^
Hi! Well uhm... I just started to watch your videos and I've always wanted to publish a manga but I wonder if the story necessary have to go from left to right? Hope you can help me ♥
Hello my dear! ♡ I hope my vids have been helpful for you ^///^ And to answer your question: the format of your manga (left-to-right or right-to-left) is really up to the artist and the feel they want :) I chose the Japanese format (right-to-left) to give it a more authentic reading experience (and it is sold in the manga section of stores as well because it is considered "manga") but, again, the format you choose is up to you ♡ Good luck and feel free to ask questions, sweetie ♡
+Michii Betancourth
How do you make 1 panel on two manga pages??
How come there is no gap between the 2 pages of 1 panel when printed??
Oooh, I'm actually working on a video that explains this!♡ I hope you'll subscribe (if you haven't already) so you won't miss it! :D ♡
+anshika verma
Oh thank you
I've already subscribed your channel cause your videos really really help me ;)
And You are doing great
it's been spinning in my head... can i make a manga with out... screen tone... because i don't have it... and maybe we don't have it in our country...
You can use whatever you'd like really ♡ Screentone is just the #1 material for making manga in japan and I just wanted to show you guys how to do it the traditional way ♡ But many mangaka rely on inking techniques for shading and textures :) it's takes more time but is beautiful ♡ Ink washes and digital mediums are other options too
+Scarlet Fernandes
Ok. I'm not finished with the manga but. If I'm a good artist and I don't think I can draw the same person over again should I tone down some of the details what he looks like or should kinda change the characters appearance a little bit
That's completely up to you, dear. You need to make a decision that is best for you and your story~
+Life is up to Us
My Mangaka LIFE I have a question should I write a chapter then take the next day see about changes , or does it come down to preference
All writers go over their work and make changes~ That's the natural process of creating a story 🙂
My Mangaka LIFE ok thank I wanted to know, sorry if I have been driving you crazy with questions
me wathing 4 years later
now this is epic
so someone that owns a comic book store asked me if they could publish my comic i made ( i worked there ) and i dont really think I'm ready (not good yet) should i reject or give it a try?
+Lauren Bevins I'ma bit confused as to what they meant by they asked if they could "publish your comic". Do they own a publishing company? Were they going to assist you in finding a publisher or a printing company? Be careful and be sure you understand what they mean, that you have it in writing that you are not handing over the rights to them, that you copyright your writing and illustrations/pages (please watch my copyright video for info on how to do so), because the LAST thing you want is to hand over your beloved story to someone without knowing what's in store. Do what feels right but be SAFE and SMART about your decisions :)
how I show you my artwork...
um make a vid on how you make it grey plz I need to KNOWWWWW
LOL No problem :) To answer your question, please watch part 2 of this video series called "Hot to Make Manga" ♡ (link is in description below this video we're commenting under)~ Please feel free to ask me anything after you watch it :D
Thanks for the help, now I can make fan fictions of sonichu
I don't know if you will answer me but.. is it okay to use A4 paper too to draw the panels and the drawings? Or can you use bigger paper size than that?
I have a video dedicated to talking about manga paper sizes and ow to properly use the blue guidelines on the paper :) I recommend you watch that to learn more ♡ I hope this helps! ♡ +Saisoria DeTama
I just read your other comment where you said you were 12 years old ♡ Do not worry about buying professional supplies or manga paper while you are so young :) At this age, you can just draw for fun and practice so that when you are older your skills will be ready to make your official manga ♡ +Saisoria DeTama
+My Mangaka LIFE I can't find the video can you tell me what is the title of the video? Oh yeah and this really helps me ^^
o: the wait is over, YESH
+Alona Mckinney LMAO XD So happy to make you happy, my dear! ♡♡♡
+My Mangaka LIFE it really does x3 , watching someone do what I want to do really motivated me. also, I hope that one day I can be just as cool as u :3. and on a final note, I really hope you kinda liked some of my work, I mean it's just some noobish drawings, but it just makes me super happy someone like you is looking at them
+Alona Mckinney OMG you're sooo sweet and I'm so happy that I could motivate you in any way!! ; U ; And also, did you email your drawings to me yet? I recall giving you my business email but I'm not quite sure if I got it or not ;___;
+My Mangaka LIFE well I did, but I forgot to tell u that I'm under the name of baconchick180, or something on the lines of that
+My Mangaka LIFE wait, one more question, did u take up a job after u finished highschool, or did u just jump right into the life of a mangaka? tbh I'm still in high school and I wanted to know if u did. because if u could come out the gates with a manga, then I could try too
Hi I'm a new sub and I wanted to make a manga about my story... I'm 12 and I prepared a story 6 years ago and I'm non generation 2 of my story... I wanted to be ready for the future so this video really inspired me and I really Understand it well 😀😀😁😁😁😄😄
AnimeMangaGirl do you do the art, story or both
Hi! I've wanting to ask lately, what are your views on a foreigner attempting a career in manga in Japan?
Go for it ♡ Race or nationality, nor sex or gender should EVER be a limitation for anything one wants to accomplish in life ♡
Though I recommend one learns Japanese before attempting such endeavors ^__^;;
wow that was so helpful!
Yaaay! 💕 So glad I could help you, dear!
+Masked Fox
My Mangaka LIFE 😱senpai noticed me!
😂😂😂 AAAAAW!! My precious UA-cam baby, so happy you're happy! LOL I always do my best to reply to you guys (though I'm sure I've missed a few ;___; )
+Masked Fox
My Mangaka LIFE 😂😂😂
PLEASE GUYS LISTEN!!!! Do not go with the first thing you draw all the time! Sometimes you have it written for a specific angle but depending on circumstances you might want to change the angle. Or say a pose is unlike able, change it. I know she goes over this multiple times.
Exactly! ♡ That's why it's sooo important to really become familiar with the acene, imagine it in your mind, and draw it out a few times. Making changes is inevitable abd is part of the fun process of creating a work if art ♡ As long as you try to plan it out and sketch your ideas down you should be able to make the changes that are best for your Manga ♡
aaaaaaaand thanku again ( as always) ^^
+mona rocketeer You're SOOO welcome, dear! :D
Sheko is the best!
HAHAHAHAHAAA!! ♡♡♡ OMG Thank you, sweetie!! ♡♡♡
Your welcome!
How long did it take you to create your characters in sacred
+Felice ly About 3 years to create tgem, but I've been developing them for over a decade XD I'm always writing about them and creating chapters ♡
it really helped
Thank you so so so much😽😽❤
Thanks for sharing this video it help me .now I understand what to do ^0^
So glad you enjoyed this video, dear ♡
How do you actually print the book itself...???
I own my own publishing company and commission a 2nd party company to print our publications ♡ In the future I'll create a video on where to get your Mangas published if you decide to selfpublish abd how to submit to publishers if that's the route you choose to take ♡
i heard some mangaka spend days and hours on pages or even panels. some( like toriyama akira) get only 20 minutes of sleep. but u make it look easy to make a manga lol
That's 100% true! I've been known to only get 3 hours of sleep a night for weeks XD Being a mangaka is CRAZY demanding but I love it so much! ♡
My tutorials can not prepare you for the hard work that goes into actually making a manga; all I can show you is how it's done and offer my advice. Developing your skills and storytelling abilities is completely up to you. So don't be mistaken by my straightforward method of teaching: making Manga is ANYTHING but easy LOL
lol thank you for responding
its like i have so much good ideas but im really bad at drawing. i think because one of my friends said i cant draw so now i want my pictures to be perfect. . also, ( sorry if this is to long lol), will pictures come out better if you put paper that flat metal board instead of a text book.
Don't listen to negativity and just work hard. Practice everyday, take classes if you can, and just try to challenge yourself. I have a video called "How to Improve Your Art" that may be helpful to you ♡ And also keep in mind that you can always join forces with another artist to create your Manga in the future (after signing a contract stating that you own the rights).
Also, can you reiterate your question please? I'm not sure what you're asking me (so sorry, hon)
in your how to draw manga part 3 i think,lol, you put a peice of paper on this slanted table and i have seen other artist use that to. but i put my paper on text books.
oh no you didnt im so sorry if im confusing you. if i could put i picture i would. all i know that some mangaka use a slanted table when they draw. im new to this art thing
Where can I buy your manga 😳
Hiya miss Mangaka LIFE! Im just curious about something: Personally I really struggle to write scipts, and doing so causes me to loose interest, as do other methods you suggested in part one. What id do however, is keep a mental note of everything in my head and keep sort of a script up there as well, then write out thumbnails for the pages and add the dialog into these thumbnails. Is this a bad method to use?
Also, will you ever consider making a video about story writing? I can understand how that would be harder to talk about, and since its easier to illustrate how to draw it makes sense to stick with that. Its just something youve never really addressed all that much in your videos and it is half of your work, so its a little weird not seeing it, lol. :3
Thanks for reading :p
Your method works for the most part, but if you're like me, I want to have my work copywritten at some point, and therefore, it needs to be written out. Also, ppl need to have something to refer to to be sure that they haven't overlooked any details and the process of writting will help develop your story. My fiancé is a total hater of writing his stories down, but understands he needs to (he's a mangaka too ♡) There have been NUMEROUS times where he was glad he wrote notes about his stories otherwise that information would have been completely forgotten.
And yes: creating a story is the most important part (in my opinion) of being an author. However, my channel is to be used for ppl who already have a story they want to publish, or have a story in progress and are looking for tools and methods to help them take the next step.
Personally, I don't believe there is a real way to teach someone to be a creative writter. You can only teach someone who to express themselves in writting, but the creativity aspect can never be taught. After attending creative arts schools and even teaching art students, I've learned that skills can be sharpened but talent is in one's blood. Know what I mean? You can't teach creativity ^__^;; I can only help those who are already being creative and need some guidance :3 So, creating videos on how to write a story is almost...unrealistic(??) Especially since inspiration for a story can come from aaaaanywhere at aaaaany time.
+My Mangaka LIFE Thank you :D I do write down little note about the lore and aspects of the story, sometimes even a timeline of the order in which events and story arcs occur. Its just sitting down and writing the story out line by line that bores me to no end... I think i only ever got as far as two chapters before giving up :p But thank you for the advice, should i just get into the habit of writing scripts?
True, I get that :p Though you could teach basic writing techniques, and wat tends to work and not work, like the Mary sue and things that can lead to it, or just what makes an interesting character. Though it is unrealistic to teach people how to write there own stories, I agree.
+Natboy129 Time lines are great too, but for me, (someone with such an intricate story) my time lines QUICKLY become a crowded mess LOL Personally, writting in script for from the begining cuts writting time down for me and allows me to write in a way that focuses on dialogue and simply keeping small paragraphs of info about the scene, items, etc. I also create detailed character bios that span to about 50 pages per character. Yeah. My story is THAT intricate XD
Think about this: when you begin drawing your manga/Comics what are you planning to do without creating a script? Make up the dialogue as you go along?? That's absolute madness, unorganized, and is setting you up for soooo many instances of you redrawing pages because you don't like how the dialogue flows anymore. Ppl can argue that planning out manga panels/pages is a bore too, but you know what? This is how it's done, and I honestly don't know, or ever heard of, an author who didn't plan things out. And publisher will NEVER accepted a book/comic submission without reading a completed story in written form.
+Natboy129 And regarding the writting tutorials, I love so many writting styles and so many mangaka that it isn't my place to say what makes a good story. LOTS OF THING can make a story good, and I don't believe in the idea of "create a character this-and-that way to make a compelling character". It's artificial and disrupts my creativity.
In all of my stories, my caracters developed organically and are living, breathing beings. They develop just like we do; life experiences and family life etc. all mold them into who they are. I take my work VERY seriously and to try to teach my ways to others simply isn't realistic for most ppl. My fiancé is the only other person I know who (before even meeting me) was developing characters and stories with the same intense dedication and understanding that these are real ppl we're creating, so treat them as such.
I don't follow a chart or have bullet points in my head that I follow. No "Mary Sue" check list here XD LOL
+My Mangaka LIFE I have a rough idea of what the Dialog would be, and i usually solidify it when im sketching out the thumbnails, so i dont run into problems with the manuscript. Its not that i dont plan things out, i run stories though my head everyday and make sort of a mental script.
I agree there is no correct way to write a character, but there are better ways to write one in order to make them relatable and interesting. I believe its possible to make anything work in writing, but theres always an easier and often better way to do things. Making a perfect character with no flaws or development is setting yourself up for disaster, and ultimately makes said character kind of boring and un-relatable. If your characters do develop organically, woldnt that make un-realistic characters that fit into the mary sue role off putting to you?
In a way, Drawing and Writing are very similar, theyre both creative and once mastered each person has their own specific way of writing or drawing. So in many ways drawing is something that cant be taught, only the basics can be taught, and be people develop from there, much like writing.
Sorry if im rambling on a little, lol :3
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I don't know if somebody asked you before here, but here it goes; I know that an artist can chose on how his/her piece of art could look, but referring strictly to manga are there some dos and don'ts? I mean, in some pages we see some different patterns for clothing, shading... etc And... is there a strict code? Because sometimes I see the shading in a manga as a screen tone, and in some just a little darker color to indicate that. I was always wondering :D Maybe it sound stupid... but what the heck if you are such a sweet expert :*
There really aren't any STRICT do's and don'ts when you create your Manga; There are hundreds of different ways to express mood through panels and hundreds of ways to render fabrics (i.e. making fabric entirely black, textured, fill it with crosshatching or with stippling techniques). So, in the end, your goal should be to express the mood of the scene as best as you can, and use all means necessary to get the mood and feel if the scene across in your panels.
Advice that I can give is to pay attention to the mood of each panel and try not to place too many panels back-to-back that have the same camera angle (like, showing a profile of the characters for 3 or 4 panels in a row). It will be very boring for the reader. Also, try not to leave your backgrounds white too often. Your reader will get confused and not know where the scene is taking place. Also, unless the character is blonde, try not to leave their hair white in your manga.
Don't be afraid to experiment and try different ways of expressing emotions through your panels. Have fun with it ♡
Ok than :) Thanks for your quick, detailed and lovely answer :D
+Black Soul Aaaaaw! ^///^ It was my pleasure, sweetie!! :D
how many pages or paper does one chapter need?
or it depends on the author..?
+Kiera Agravanz Very good question :) This is actually covered in my video "How to Make Manga: part 1.5- Writing/planning chapters." ua-cam.com/video/b6elmEUlsz8/v-deo.html But to answer your question, you can aim for roughly 30 pages but you can have a little less or a little more sometimes. It really varies from story to story, but the main goal is "don't make it too long, and don't end it at a point where it feels unnatural" . You don't want it to feel like you just ran out of paper so you just had to end the chapter at a random point LOL I hope this helps :D
+My Mangaka LIFE thanks
+Kiera Agravanz Aaaaaw!! ; U ; That makes me so happy to know!! I look forward to sharing more with you, dear!
soooo I was reading your manga is there going to be Abby bl between sheko and the main character? I would like to ask if you to see my art and give me pointers. When you can that is.
and by abby I meant any
My readers have all SORTS of theories about them, but by volume 4 their theories continue to change, warp, and become more elaborate XD LOL It's soooo much fun to hear them guess ♡♡♡ but to answer your question...I can't tell you because what some see as BL, others see as their deep dependence on each other ♡ One will simply have to see how their relationship with each other and those around them develops ♡
It feels like a empty answer lol
+MisterFrost01 Oh? ^__^;; Were you expecting a spoiler??? Well...that's not gonna happen XD (and I thought my reply was pretty full not empty LOL)
Lol no I wasn't expecting spoilers especially here in the open lol it's just they seem so close lol
damn! they are so cute!
Thank you for helping me make my manga
+Super Otaku Aaaaaw Sweetie, I'm so honored to be able to help you! ;___;
+My Mangaka LIFE yup >~< thanks
what's i called? I wanna read it :D
+Aj Kellermeyer my manga?
+Super Otaku I'm still in process of making it
How long did it take you to write your 10 chapter script?
I've been writing and developing the story for many years so the process of writing my scripts may be different the process of other people. Either way, it can take a few days or a few months for anyone to complete 10 chapters worth of scripts; It all depends on the amount of editing and trimming one does and how familiar they are with their story and plot.
+Prim_Manga14
Onebpiece once had had like 12 panels in one page i counted
when I watch your vids I want to draw xD
+LiNeko Aaaaaw
Thanks 😆
Sheko is pretty cute tbh
How can u get self published
Before you attempt to get self-published, please watch my video on the topic ua-cam.com/video/UcsrXNXn9cA/v-deo.html
+acknologia Uchiha
I AM SOOOOO EXITED TO DRAW MANGA I MEAN I AM JUST LEARNING TO DRAWING I GHINK THAT IN THE NHEXT 2 TO 3 YEARS I CAN DRAW MANGA AND FIGHT SCENES I HOPES THATS TRUE
IF YOU PRACTICE AND WORK HARD YOU'LL TOTALLY REACH YOUR GOAL SO DON'T GIVE UP!! ♡♡♡
+Bmw9 Animates