Now that you have your manga mock-up (or ネーム nēmu) you are finally ready to draw your manga pages. The process of drawing […]
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Mockup Your Manga Story and Pages
Now that your manga story script is ready, the next step is to translate this script into a set of pages with panels and […]
Introduction to Manga Character Design
Character design for a manga consists in both defining the look and the personality of your characters. It is essential if you […]
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 […]
Write the Script of Your Manga Story
Writing the script of a manga story is the last step before starting the drawing phase. Its purpose is to flesh out […]
Build the Outline of Your Manga Story
Now that you have an idea, the next stage is to build the outline of your manga story. The outline will provide […]
Readers’ Expectations and Manga Categories
Knowing your readers’ expectations and adapting your story to these expectations is key if you want your manga to succeed. People expect more content and more intricate stories as they age. This is the reason why publishers in Japan have identified manga categories that help them in the process.
What is a Character Arc?
A character arc is storytelling technique which focuses on the evolution of a character’s skill or understanding of one facet of him/herself. […]