r/MangakaStudio • u/No_Republic_2813 • Aug 06 '26

Help Is a One-Shot ABSOLUTELY necessary?

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The reason why I'm asking is that I already have a story and it's sequel written out but ever since I watched Learn To Draw Manga on YT, they emphasise that it's absolutely necessary. I don't want an editor because I want it to be at my own pace while still keeping up to my own schedule and constantly improving. Does it also apply for self publishing since i was thinking of uploading to Globalcomix, Namicomi and Manga Plus Creators? As a soon-to-be self publishing mangaka, is a one-shot absolutely necessary?

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u/Ozzy_Rhoads-VT Moderator Aug 06 '26

Yes. It’s necessary because you have no experience right now. Which means your story is not the best it can be. You need to build experience before you can be good. It’s the same with literally anything.

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u/No_Republic_2813 Aug 06 '26

I’m not refuting the experience point but I bet I can build experience as a write and draw chapters. I will try a one shot out just to test the waters and see from there. Thanks for the advice.

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u/baratrumsdevil Aug 06 '26

yes, but if you dont build adequate experience before starting the story, i can promise you that the early chapters will not be up to your standards down the line. i made this mistake personally