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How do I add manga dots and shades to a digital manga page?

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It depends on what program you are using; if you're using regular old MS Paint, you can go into setting and change the mode from colour to black and white, and you can colour with dots as in a manga.

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How do I know how big I need to make the panel?

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In my experience, I think it's easier to draw the picture first and then build the panel around it.

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How long will it take me to make my own manga if it has over 200 pages in it?

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It depends on how much time you dedicate to it, but I would expect a manga that long to take a few months at least.

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Does it matter what shape my panels are?

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No, it does not matter what shape your panels are.

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Can I use Ibis Paint to make a manga?

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Yes of course. This app is specifically targeted towards manga/comic illustrators. It comes with plenty of tools to help you make panels as well. Any art program can work for making a manga though.

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How big should a panel be for multiple speech bubbles and the characters?

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About one third of the page, slightly smaller or bigger. It can be nearly as big as the whole page if you want; the size also depends on how important that one scene is.

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How can I know from the beginning how many pages or chapters I need?

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You can try to write out a script with what you want to happen on what page, and you can get an idea. If you change it later, that's fine too.

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What app can I use to draw digitally?

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Ibis Paint is good if you are a beginner on a smartphone or iPad, since it has helpful tools and a simple interface.

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Is it important to make some panels big and some small?

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Yes, variety helps when making the page more interesting. The differing sizes are also helpful to draw attention to the more important panels.

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