Hello again!
As you already know, I want to become a Mangaka. But I didn't know getting there was THAT hard!! I mean, I've been reading a manga called "Bakuman" (from the people who brought us 'Death Note') these past few days and it's all about youngsters who want to become mangakas and all the difficulties and challenges they face in order to get it.
I've learned "Shonen Jump"'s system, and all the ways they consider when taking a story into account for serialization. It's a long, hard road, and made me realize how far I am from making it. (If it was already a long road for me, realizing this reality -of how strict the business is- made the road for me 3 times longer than it already was!) But will this be a barrier to stop me from getting there? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Making manga is not something I came up with the other day just because is too darn popular nowadays. I've been wanting to make comics since I was in elementary school, so I go waaay back. I've made many stories into comic books just for fun, but this time and date, I want to go PRO, starting from square one. But doing this is like saying "starting a game in New Game + (plus)" I'll be starting from scratch, but applying all the knowledge I've acquired so far in my experiences reading, researching and writing/drawing manga domestically.
Currently, I'm drawing a One-Shot Manga. I'll make a stop soon and consider important points. Once satisfaction is met, I'll continue drawing with the new perspectives in mind.
I encourage all Mangakas wannabes out there, make a lot of research, read Manga books, and above all, follow your inner instincts. After all, it's originality what truly counts and how much are you willing to give in to your project.
Thanks for reading, and God bless you all.
Fight for your future, starting Right Now! ^ ^
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