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You can also try writing in a different genre. Writing in a different genre may sound scary, but when thinking about sci-fi or fantasy, your imagination will run through! Genre switching can be shocking and will make you think about things outside your comfort box, bringing forth new ideas into your writing. Also, there's nothing wrong with asking for any feedback. Readers, editors, and critique partners can give helpful insights into your work. Everyone thinks differently; therefore, you will get a plethora of ideas. They may suggest where to fill in holes in the plot, such as an inconsistency here and there, or even improvements that can be made in your writing. So take a leap out of your comfort zone, try something different, and ask for feedback.

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How do I make a great anime story?

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To make a great anime story you need to see first what stories people are finding interesting. Drawings must look good. Dialogue and character must be interesting and realistic.

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Who do I send my script to?

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What you should do is publish it on the web on different platforms under your name. You should enter competitions and such to get a more public view on your work. Getting scouted for this is incredibly hard, you need to be patient, and if you want to actually get spotted for a job within the animation industry -- especially in Japan -- you would need to know the Japanese language to a certain point of kanji and such, not to mention the formalities and culture.

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What do I need to do in high school if I want to be an anime script writer?

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Make sure to take a lot of English and writing classes to hone your writing abilities. Also, if your school has film classes such as film study, take those to learn about different types of shows and movies. If you want to get a better understanding of the animated art style, some art classes might also help.

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Can I write an anime script if I'm bad at drawing?

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Sure. If you're just writing the script (the story), you don't need to draw at all. Get someone else to do the drawing for you

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Roughly how many characters are in a typical anime show?

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You can have as many characters as you like, but the average is around 4-10.

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How do I make an anime script into an actual anime?

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I would recommend doing some 2D animation courses at a school near you. If you don't have access to them locally, try Skillshare!

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