Saturday, December 4, 2010
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creating manga
About two weeks ago I was told about this talent search for comic artists by Yen Press. I was strongly encouraged to enter it, but I was very hesitant about it. First of all, I am very aware of how much work I still need to do on my art. And add to that, I’m only given about 5 weeks to complete a 32 page one shot. Normally, it takes me four months to finish that many pages—and that’s not counting the time needed for plotting and character creation.
Without committing myself, I did brainstorm an idea for a one shot, but I didn’t write the script for it. I just came up with an idea and forgot about it because making a 32 page manga in one month is almost ridiculous.
Well, one week after putting the idea out of my mind, I decided that it might be kind of fun to go for it. Even if I’m not even considered, it would be interesting simply to try it. So this month I will be working on a 32 page one-shot. Every week or so, I’ll probably make a post about how it’s going. I’m going to apologize ahead of time for not answering any messages on my accounts. I will not have the time to answer them this month, but next month I will.
I already have a title for this one shot. It’s called, “Couture.” And I’ll post some glimpses of it as I go along.
And about Mascara—don’t worry about it. If I didn’t say anything, no one would have a clue that I’m working on another manga. It will update as usual.
Yen Press New Talent Search?
About two weeks ago I was told about this talent search for comic artists by Yen Press. I was strongly encouraged to enter it, but I was very hesitant about it. First of all, I am very aware of how much work I still need to do on my art. And add to that, I’m only given about 5 weeks to complete a 32 page one shot. Normally, it takes me four months to finish that many pages—and that’s not counting the time needed for plotting and character creation.
Without committing myself, I did brainstorm an idea for a one shot, but I didn’t write the script for it. I just came up with an idea and forgot about it because making a 32 page manga in one month is almost ridiculous.
Well, one week after putting the idea out of my mind, I decided that it might be kind of fun to go for it. Even if I’m not even considered, it would be interesting simply to try it. So this month I will be working on a 32 page one-shot. Every week or so, I’ll probably make a post about how it’s going. I’m going to apologize ahead of time for not answering any messages on my accounts. I will not have the time to answer them this month, but next month I will.
I already have a title for this one shot. It’s called, “Couture.” And I’ll post some glimpses of it as I go along.
And about Mascara—don’t worry about it. If I didn’t say anything, no one would have a clue that I’m working on another manga. It will update as usual.
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Hey, this is really cool. I've seen contests like this in the past. Tokyo Pop had an ongoing talent search for their Rising Stars of Manga series. Have fun with this challenge. I think you have a very good chance of being considered, but even if you don't win I'm sure you'll learn a lot from the experience. I'll be rooting for you! Ra! Ra! \(^o^)/
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks for the cheer! That was awesome. ^^
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