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Can you be a 10-year-old and do this?

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You can make manga at any age.

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I'm a 13-year-old who is a total manga newbie. I honestly think I suck, but do I have a chance?

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Everyone has a chance, all there is to be done is to believe you can and to study manga and drawings, as well as practice whenever possible. No one has an angelic hand when they first put their pencil on paper, they work on it for years and always get better.

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If I made a hard-copy manga, do I have to make it again on my computer to publish it?

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Scan in your manga, then edit it on a software of your choice.

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I've been a manga fan for decades, and I am also a fine arts artist, mostly watercolors. At the age of 65, am I too old to write/illustrate my own manga series?

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You are never too old to start a project! It sounds like this would be a great option for you since you already have the artistic skills to bring it to fruition.

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Why would people buy my manga if I publish it online for free?

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If you post some of it online for free, the readers can get a piece of your work, and with that information they can determine if they like your story and artwork. Customers and fans always like to know that their money is being well-spent, so by giving them a chance to sample your work before investing in it, you're giving people the opportunity to decide whether or not your work is worth the money to them.

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I want to do this, but where do I start?

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Start with body structure and face structure. Then, work your way through clothing and then to shading.

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Can I draw manga using only a pencil?

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Yes, although the lines won't look as neat and bold as they would if you used pen or markers.

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I need help drawing bodies the right way.

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You can try printing out many different body structures and tracing them. Then, right after tracing, try to draw it yourself freehand. You can do the body as a whole or break it down into parts. Keep practicing this over and over, take it slow at first, then try to get faster. If you keep practicing, you'll see an improvement.

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How do you raise money to get all the supplies you need for making a manga such as drawing pens and certain paper?

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Ask your parents or people in your neighborhood if they need any odd jobs done so you can make the money for your supplies.

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Would it help to post my content online?

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Yes. Posting your content online is a great way to promote it and gain recognition.

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Can I publish my manga on various websites, instead of just one?

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Absolutely, lots of mangakas do it. It helps boost your sales and it gets your name round really well, you just have to be careful and watch out for scamming websites.

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What materials do I need to create a manga so I can self-publish and promote it?

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A pencil, an eraser and an Artline black ink marker (fine 0.4 is best for beginners). Practice using these basic tools before moving onto other more advanced tools (Copic, Ohuhu, etc.).

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How can I do this if I am a preteen and my parents are opposed to me doing it?

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That's a tough one. You can either figure out a way to convince them to let you, or do it without them knowing and build a fan base and wait to make money off of your manga until you are 18.

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What makes a manga? Is it the drawing style, how the book is backwards, or does the creator have to be Japanese?

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Usually it is the style of art that determines whether or not something is classifies as a manga. Usually the book is "backwards," but it doesn't have to be, and no, the creator does not have to be Japanese.

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Is it recommend to hire an artist if your not the best at drawing?

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Hiring an artist would most likely not be profitable for an entire manga. Keep practicing, and you'll see that you'll get better.

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How do I get my manga published when I don't know where to start?

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Start with a script. The script can be about anything you want. Once you are done with most of the script, slowly work your way up to the drawing.

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Can my manga be as successful as the high leagues like Dragon Ball or Naruto? I really want to make my story just as remarkable and inspiring.

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You just need to go to Japan and sell your manga. After becoming popular you can make your own anime!

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Do we have to scan our manga or click a photo?

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You can use drawing software like Krita instead. It is an open source software for drawing, the domain is :- krita.org. Here you can edit or make your manga in digital version.

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