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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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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 […]
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 […]
Free Grid Screentone Brushes for Procreate
Here is a set of free screen tone brushes for Procreate (an iPad. app for artists) providing grid textures. These can be […]
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…
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 […]
Using the kishōtenketsu Story Structure in Manga
The Japanese kishotenketsu story structure with its fours parts.
Japanese Manga Story Genres
Japanese manga have some really unique story genres. Some being famous like mecha, mahō shōjo or yaoi, and some not so much […]
Choosing a Genre for Your Manga Story
Identifying a genre for your manga story is quite essential. Adventure, fantasy, drama… A genre is somehow a promise as to what […]
Catch the Attention of Your Readers
Having a good story is key for a manga. And if in addition you can catch the attention of your readers, then […]
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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…
Drawing Perspectives Without Vanishing Points
With vanishing points landing many times outside of the page, Drawing in perspective can be cumbersome. Happily, artists have come with a […]
Introduction to Perspective for Manga Artists
Being able to use perspective into your art is the best way to give your drawings a sense of 3-dimensionality. What is […]
Rendering Linear and Rotating Movements and Speed
Being able to render movement is key if we want to make our manga to render the energy and the intensity of […]
Fonts for your manga
Using good font s for your manga is essential. Font will impact the integration of the text in your drawings, as well […]
Using reference images to draw your manga
As a beginner manga artist, you are surely aware that it can be complicated to draw a character or a car in […]
Drawing a manga character’s head
In this article, I will show you step by step how to draw the head of a manga character facing forward. If […]
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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 […]
Publishing Your Manga On Paper
Seeing your own manga in book stores is your dream. You have different options for publishing your manga on paper. Fanzine, magazines, […]
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 […]
What is the Role of a Manga Assistant?
The role of a manga assistant is to help manga artists in the realisation of their manga. Discover why and who they […]
How Much Does It Cost To Make A Manga?
There are different elements to consider when defining the cost of making a manga. The most obvious one is the cost of […]
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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 weighting either […]
How are Grayscale in Manga Made?
You are wondering how manga artists make grayscale effects in manga? Manga artists use screen tones (or screentones, half tones) to make […]
Downloads
This section gives you access to free downloadable material for your manga.
Free Grid Screentone Brushes for Procreate
Here is a set of free screen tone brushes for Procreate (an iPad. app for artists) providing grid textures. These can be […]
Pixel Perfect Dot Screen Tones
Here is a set of free pixel perfect dots based digital screen tones. You can use these screen tones to create shades […]
Digital Screen Tones Collection 2 – Grid Patterns
Here is a set of free digital screen tones. These screen tones can be used in your manga as texture for your […]
Free Procreate Brushes With Lines Patterns
Here is a set of free Procreate brushes using line patterns. You can use these brushes to create textures and background effects […]
Free Procreate Brushes With Square Patterns
Here is a set of free Procreate brushes using square patterns. You can use these brushes to create textures for your characters […]
Gradient Screen Tones
Here is a set of free gradient screen tones. These screen tones are transparent PNG images using patterns with dots of changing […]