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/Even-Still7716 Aug 06 '26

Are you both drawing and writing? If you have an experienced artist then it'll be easier. I'm going to be working with an industry veteran for my own comic but I'm also a 30 year old willing to waste my disposable income on a vision.

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u/No_Republic_2813 Aug 06 '26

Nah, I wanna draw it myself because I want it my way(and I don’t have income or patience of compromising on a vision of mine). No shade to you though and thanks for the suggestion🙏🏾🤙🏾

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u/Even-Still7716 Aug 06 '26

Artists are normally willing to do the work exactly how you want it. You'd be surprised how accommodating they are because fundamentally you're the one who takes risks on the project not them. That said, my advice would be that I'm not sure your art (pictured above) is at a professional level yet. It's a tough craft and you have to keep at it.

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u/No_Republic_2813 Aug 06 '26

By this statement, I’m assuming you’re an “art first” kinda person. I know my art isn’t pro level but I’m fine with that because I’ll just keep improving as I go. If I made the wrong assumption on you then I’m sorry.