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Here you will find everything you need to know about manga making, from start, to finish.
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- Introduction to manga making
- Writing techniques
- Drawing techniques
- Publishing and advertising
- Being a mangaka
- Supplies and equipment
- Downloads
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Free Cherry Flower Procreate Brushes
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Free Plum Flower Procreate Brushes
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Download Free Manga Sound Effects
Here is a set of Japanese Onomatopoeia that you can download for free to make your manga in Procreate or other app.
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Introduction to manga making
The following article will give you a quick introduction to the process of making a manga:
Workflow and Equipment for Making a Manga
Making a manga, likewise for a movie, goes through the different stages. It starts with the outlining and scripting the story. Then it continues with the creation of mockups, the sketching, inking and shading / colouring. And it ends the publication of the manga.
How a Manga is Made
You want to make a manga but you don’t know where to start and how to proceed? Don’t worry, in this post […]
Manga making techniques
The following articles deep dive into the technical aspects of making a manga from the perspective of a writer and from the perspective of an artist.
Writing
Here you will find articles about the different facets of writing your manga. This is basically. You will find articles on ideation, storytelling techniques…
Finding Manga Story Ideas with ChatGPT
You want to make a manga, but don’t have ideas for a story? You are a writer, don’t don’t know how to […]
Ending Your Manga Story
All good thing has to come to an end. In this article, I will explain when and why you should put an […]
Finding a Name for Your Manga
Finding a name for a manga can at times seem complicated. But if we look at famous manga, their name generally fall […]
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Drawing
Here you will find articles about drawing covering a wide variety of subjects. Panels and composition, drawing characters, drawing environments…
How to Draw Ears for Your Manga Characters
Ears are many times an overlooked feature of the face. This is so much so that many professional manga artists have a […]
Laying Out Speech Bubbles
Speech bubbles are a key part of a manga. With drawings, they bring a big part of the understanding of your story […]
How to Draw Speech Bubbles
Speech bubbles is the most currently used bubble in manga and comics. It is used to convey the speech of the characters […]
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Publishing and advertising
This section gives you some insights on publishing your manga, and advertising it.
Manage Your Manga Realization Planning
Publishing a series, be it for a manga, a web comic…, generally comes with deadlines. When you are new to it, it […]
Advertising your manga
There is no success without a good reader base. Therefore if you are not yet someone famous, you will have to “advertise” […]
Publishing Your Manga Digitally
You have quite a few options if you want to publish your manga digitally. You have dedicated websites such as WEBTOON, Tapas […]
Being a mangaka
This section provides you with various articles around being a mangaka.
What is the role of an Editor?
An editor is hired by a publishing company to support mangaka in the realisation and publication of their manga. The editor’s role […]
What is the Role of a Writer for a Manga?
The writer is responsible for the story content and structure. As such, his or her role can be key for the success […]
How Do Manga Artists Make Money?
You might be wondering how do manga artists make money, and how much money they earn? Manga artists can have multiple revenue […]
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Supplies & Equipment
In this section you will find recommendations and reviews for supplies and equipment.
Choosing a fine liner ink pen for your manga
Many brands are selling fine liner ink pens, with many different sizes. Therefore in this guide I will test some of them […]
Which Tablet Computer to Choose to Make a Manga In 2021
Tablet computers have lately become a tool of choice for artists and therefore for making manga. And 2021 finally offers options for […]
What Paper Shall I Use for My Manga?
You are wondering what paper you should use for your manga? In Japan, manga artists are using B4 size sheets of paper […]
Downloads
This section gives you access to free downloadable material for your manga.
Free Cherry Flower Procreate Brushes
This page presents a set of free cherry flower Procreate brushes. These brushes will allow you to bring the spirit of Spring […]
Free Plum Flower Procreate Brushes
In this page you will find a set of free plum flowers Procreate brushes for you to download and enjoy. These brushes […]
Download Free Manga Sound Effects
Here is a set of Japanese Onomatopoeia that you can download for free to make your manga in Procreate or other app.