I need advice about becoming a manga writer?
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i am in exactly the same predicament. we should start a club for wannabe  manga-kas (joke)\nanyway, a great way to learn to draw manga is to copy manga you have ( not trace, COPY free hand) there are also a lot of on line manga tutorials on line and great books on the subject.\nalthough, all the tutorials in the world dont amount to a hill of beans w/out practice. everyone sounds like a broken record saying it over and over again, but it undoubtedly works, and there's no harm tryin!\nalso, if you really are a lousy artist, you could aways just right story's and have someone else illustrate them. that's what the writer of death note does, he writes tremendously amazing story's a and scripts, and then send them to the amazingly talented and skilled artist. that way, they can both just focus on what they're good at!\n\ntry and look on  the positive. my motto is never give up. (cheesy, i know). there is some possibility that one or both of us will become a famous manga-ka someday, as long as we don't lose hope.\n\nwannabes stick together! 6^
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There are some great suggestions here. Adding on from my teaching experience, I'd add...\n\nIt's always good to model the writing process by looking at a good example from a particular genre, then all work on that genre together. \n\nWrite yourself and share with your class. \n\nUse visual stimuli, sounds, smells, objects (photos cut from newspapers, things taped off the telly, sound-effects, aromatherapy oils, an old boot, a torn umbrella....) as starting points. \n\nBorrow a line of poetry or a sentence from a story as a starter, or get the kids to 'treasure hunt' good examples for themselves.\n\nGet kids to edit each other's work. Find opportunities to publish their work - competitions, online, class magazine....  They will want to do well if it's for a REAL audience.\n\nGo to a location or event together - a field, a bus station, a sports game, a river... Divide them into pairs or groups and have them work on different foci (characters, setting etc) and have them share. Use this as a springboard for a writing project.\n\nStructure is often one of the most difficult things for students to grasp - sometimes writing less is more. Have them chart visually the stages a good writer incorporates.\n\nAnd overall, make your students feel that you ENJOY reading their work! Read aloud the best part of everyone's work (don't leave anyone out) and be encouraging!!
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Find your own style.  Write.\nWrite some more.  Then write.  Carry a notebook with you and write during every momment you can.
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Write in complete sentences , and whole paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. Study the writings of authors you admire, determine what you like about the structure(grammar and syntax) of their sentences and paragraphs and imitate them.\n\nStudy the dictionary everyday, learning and using new words to express your ideas. Words have multiple meanings and uses and learning this will help you select the ones that fit your frame of mind and purpose. Don't be afraid to use a good encyclopedia. Good writers are usually well-informed and good learners.\n\nDiscuss your writing with someone who likes to write, possibly a teacher-mentor-critic. Accept criticism and suggestions at first even if you later conclude your ways are preferable.\n\nWrite , write, and write until it is as comfortable as communicating by speech. \n\nPlay with expressing your thoughts in different words in different sentences and enjoy the freedom to write out what is on your mind limited only by your ingenuity and determination.\n\nThanks for the question, answering it helped me to organize my own rules for improving my writing skills.
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A good answer depends on what sort of writing you want to do.\n\nA great place to hang out and get help from successful writers is http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl\n\nThe group is generous and supportive. Newcomers are particularly welcome.
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use you imagination. go deep and write about something that you may want to do in your life and name that character someone else. make it like you live on a farm and something spooky is going on or your on a plane and meet someone from a past life or your a low paying sales person who is  struggling through school to become some cooperate person, or that you are trapped in the mall with a friend and you can enter any store and tell about some experiences that you had in certian stores. things like that. use your imagination
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what type of writing are you looking to improve?  one of the best tools that I use for my college classes are writing workshops and on-line paper revisions. also..talk one on one with your teacher and see what he/she has to say about your writing.  make sure your sentences are descriptive (this is more for story writing)and that they are complete; no run-ons.  dictionary.com  is also an awesome site to help you get better vocabulary to use in your writing.  You might also check out writing sites on the internet and look at sample essays and papers. authorsden.com is a great site for that. :)
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First, you need to learn that auther does not have an e in it. Professional is also spelled incorrectly in your subtitle. Never abbreviate in your final copy by saying pls instead of please. Most novelists that I've worked with are aware of grammatical and mechanizational english. Next, you need to write something. It takes a lot of grit to write your first book and I wish you the best of luck. Next, send off your manuscripts to LOTS of different publishing houses. Go to your local library and no matter how often you're turned down, keep trying. If it's worth it, someone will buy the rights to it. Hope that helps...
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try these...\nhttp://www.mangarebels.com/\nhttp://www.naisho-fansubs.net/\n\nhope it helps...
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I've read this somewhere but can't remember where.  First write, write and write some more.  Have enough to show that you CAN actually write.  Contact local papers etc. to find out if they have a need or opening and then take off!  Don't think there's a whole lot of technicalities.  You just do it.  Best wishes...
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In General:\n\n--I'd want to know how to stay focused and motivated, without it always leaving me feeling emotionally damaged.  Seriously, it feels like I have to *push myself* like a slave driver to get anything at all done....and there has to be a better way.\n\nSpecifically, in terms of skills:\n\n--I wished I knew how to draw...no, I don't want to be Leonardo Da Vinci here, just some simple, cartoony, manga/anime styled drawing would be enough...but yeah, a part of me has always wanted to try writing a comic book, and I can do the writing part, even have a little potential with pencilling.  But my inking skills suck, and you need the inking to *get to the coloring*.  D'ohhh...\n\n--Or...I'd like to learn some form of martial art....not so much because I need to fight *right now*, ok, but because I am just plain tired of always being clumsy and out of sorts in my own body.  I'd like to learn something where I can move and groove a little bit more gracefully and efficiently, better than what I did when I was younger.\n\nHope this helps, and have a good one!  :)  Sorry to go on so....
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Check out the community on http://www.fanfiction.net I'm sure the plethora of Otaku there can help you out much better than people here can. Plus they can give you great advice on how to write it.
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Agree somewhat with the first post. \n\nYou have to be very, very careful in the self-publishing market, especially with vanity presses. Do you know anyone who has self-published? Ask them for detailed, inside information. I did that after I learned my uncle knew a professor who had self-published his first book. If not, investigate the companies thoroughly.\n\nYes, you pay everything up front when self-publishing, and even have to buy your own author copies. Some companies, like Dorance (sp) Publishing, might require you to guarantee them that you can sell X number of books before they will print. Other companies like Author House (reputable - I know someone who has used their services, and considered it myself) will sell you publicity and marketing packages along with your self-publishing contract. That way, you can focus on what you do best: write. Unless you've got a mouthpiece of have tons of money to pay in newspaper ads, buying a package such as this might be better, since professionals do this for you, and you have a better chance of selling your books.\n\nI have not really looked into on-demand printing; I dismissed it as an option early on. I learned from someone with experience, that on-demand publishing does not generate a lot of sales. \n\nThe best way to start your journey to becoming a best-selling author is to do your research. Get books like The Novel Writer's Toolkit (if you're writing novels), books on book publicity (tons), and especially the Writers' Market series of books. Go to your library in the writing section and explore. There is tons of information, even how-to books on writing queries, synopses and proposals. You will still need a synopsis and/or propsal even if you intend to self-publish your book.\n\nI have thought about self-publishing my novel, but I have been directed into a different path. I'm working on finding an agent. Writers have much better success, in general, when an agent believes in their work and sells it to a publishing house. If you've never been published, it will be hard, but don't give up on the first no, because there might be a lot of no's.\n\nGood luck, from one author to another.
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Do some on-line research about writing in general.  \n\nRead autobiographies.  \n\nStart keeping a journal if you don't already do so.  \n\nWrite some short stories about significant/funny/enlightening/etc. events in your life.  \n\nDecide on some chapter headings and work on them separately.\n\nTake lots of notes.  Keep a notebook and pen handy at all times so you can jot down ideas when they occur to you ... it is easy to forget them.  \n\nI can't say enough - READ, READ, READ.  You will see lots of different writing styles and examples of good, and not  so good, writing.\n\nEDIT, EDIT, EDIT.  The editing process should actually take much longer than the writing process.\n\nGo to a large bookstore and check out the writing and publishing section.  There will be lots of books there on writing in general, and most likely also some on writing autobiographies.
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You don't have to search this kind of stuff out.  Good writing exists everywhere.  Open a magazine, go to the library, read something for pleasure.  Writing takes many forms, you just need to look for it.  \n\nIf you know what specifically is your problem as a writer I could suggest readings, but because you're pretty vague (which may be your problem) I say just read anything you can get your hands on.\n\nIf you're going to be taking a writing class or you have taken a writing class your text book will probably have short essays to read or tips on making your writing stronger.\n\nOne place I recommend my students check out is Purdue's Online Writing Lab (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/).  It is one of the best website out there and you can find really helpful readings about making your writing stronger.  \n\nGood luck!
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Probably.  I think the first step would be to examine lots of cookbooks.  Make notes about what you like and don't like.  Research to find out what type of cookbook might be needed ... is there a demand for what you want to write?  Check out publishers.  Major bookstores have a whole section on writing and publishing in general.  Check it out.\n\nI just found these sites that might help you.
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If ur still in high school, join the yearbook or newspaper staff. If not, try taking some writing classes at your local community college, so you could brush up your writing. If you're writing is good, then fill out an application and bring your resume with some pieces of writing that you have wrote. Good luck!!