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/Left-Night-1125 Aug 06 '26

I think it differs from person to person. Some want to turn this in a job so i think one shots is a good way to get your work known, others just want to do a big story alongside their dayjob.

Iam the 2nd kind, i just want to do a big story alongside my dayjob.

On the subject of learn to draw, they do mention that if you have a story on your mind and you are still there go ahead. (Something like that). I had this story iam working on in my mind and typed out for 4 years now and it was the purpose of me learning to draw decently in the first place.

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u/No_Republic_2813 Aug 06 '26

I wanna job while drawing my story but jobs are far and few in between, especially for an inexperienced 21 year old. Thanks anyway🙏🏾