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Character-Driven Comics: Self-Pub to Industry

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Class Details

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  • Basic~Advanced
  • Total 43 videos
  • English
  • English [Auto], Traditional Chinese [Auto]
  • Class materials included
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Curriculum
Curriculum

In-Depth Look

**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.
  • SECTION 01
    Put On Your Apron
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    • 01. Passion vs. Paycheck- Meet your instructor and get an overview of the class. - Hobbyist vs. Career: deadlines, reader importance, and earnings.

  • SECTION 02
    Set the Table: Comic Foundations
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    • 02. Comics Aren’t Illustrations- Common pitfalls when shifting from illustration to comics—and how to address them.

    • 03. Webtoon vs. Manga- Scroll vs. Page: layout, color, and reader behavior. - Why mastering both will make you a more versatile creator.

    • 04. Steal Like a Pro- Practical tips on studying published comics for writing and panel composition.

  • SECTION 03
    Plan the Menu: Plot Sparks
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    • 05. Genre & Market- Understand the relationship between genre, audience, and potential earnings. - Learn to balance writing for yourself and for your readers.

    • 06. Readers Love Tropes- See how readers digest tropes and why they keep coming back. - How to use tropes effectively without being cliché.

    • 07. Sell Your Story in One Sentence- Discover what makes a logline essential. - Practice the core component of catchy loglines across different genres.

    • 08. Escalating Your Story Idea- Rework your story ideas by adding tension and character stakes.

    • 09. Mix & Match: One-Shot Ideas- Turn your loose concepts into a structured main plot. - Final Product: One-Shot Hook.

  • SECTION 04
    Prepare the Entrée: Characters
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    • 10. Your Protagonist Is the Plot- How your main character’s choices drive story and reader investment. - Avoid the pitfalls of passive protagonists.

    • 11. Deepening Your Protagonist- Explore emotional subplots and themes. - Use fears and trauma to shape your character.

    • 12. Molding Your Protagonist- Develop names, traits, and signature details for memorability.

    • 13. Allies & Antagonists- Craft supporting characters and rivals who push the protagonist and overall theme. - See how the world and setting itself can act as a character.

    • 14. Taste Test: Protagonist Expression & Design- Sculpt your character to life through expressions. - Final Product: Character Sheet.

  • SECTION 05
    Mise en Place: Story Structures
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    • 15. Story Pacing Techniques- Popular beat structures used in modern manga and webtoons. - Structure arcs and tension over the long haul.

    • 16. Chapter Pacing Techniques- Build tension and payoffs to keep readers re-engaging.

    • 17. Talk Smarter: Dialogue- Write dialogue that’s compact and realistic, and learn how to pace it. - Create distinct character voices for clarity.

    • 18. Fast Hooks & Intros- Study the main types of webtoon and manga intros. - Final Product: One-Shot Opening.

  • SECTION 06
    Plating Design: Thumbnails
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    • 19. Control the Eye, Control the Story- Guide your reader’s eye with intentional composition. - Eye Flow Differences: Webtoon vs. Manga.

    • 20. Layouts by Genre- How different genres influence panel shapes and pacing.

    • 21. Script & Thumbnails: Get It All Out- Script and thumbnail strategies to avoid decision paralysis. - Final Product: One-Shot Thumbnails.

    • 22. Thumbnails: Editing- Learn how to self-edit.

  • SECTION 07
    Fire Up the Kitchen: Setup & Tools
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    • 23. Layers & Templates- Prioritize your workflow like a pro. - Manage layers for solo and teamwork. - Understand webtoon and manga format requirements.

    • 24. 3D Assets: Save Time & Sanity- Source and blend 3D and SketchUp models without breaking immersion.

    • 25. Draw Faster- Simplify linework with gestures and shapes for efficiency.

    • 26. Color Smarter- Speed up flatting and use strategic rendering and hatching styles.

    • 27. Lettering: The Most Ignored Dealbreaker- How font, ballooning, and placement can make or break a page.

  • SECTION 08
    On the Stove: Production Demos
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    • 28. Lineart- Lineart and background workflow. - hakei’s experience in finding and working with assistants. - Final Product: One-Shot Lines.

    • 29. Color- Add character flats and background touches to your pages. - Final Product: Color and Hatching.

    • 30. Finishing Touches- Apply sound effects, lettering, and polishing touch-ups. - Final Product: SFX and Lettering.

  • SECTION 09
    Takeout or Dine-In: Publishing Paths
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    • 31. Self-Pub vs. Industry: Pros and Cons- Compare realistic pay, workload, and myths of each path. - Price yourself and find assistants. - Insights into the current US manga and webtoon landscape.

    • 32. Industry: Your Pitch Deck- What editors expect in your pitch package. - Final Product: Story Pitch Deck.

    • 33. Self-Pub: Webtoon & Manga- Learn how and why to convert between formats for publishing. - Final Product: Format Conversion.

    • 34. Self-Pub: Printing- Print formatting using Affinity Publisher. - Find and use print shops in the US, China, and Japan.

  • SECTION 10
    At the Register: Monetization
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    • 35. Making Money Online- Income diversification and overview of Kickstarter and Patreon. - Considerations for SFW vs. NSFW content and reader age groups.

    • 36. Selling Online & Conventions- Cost calculations of conventions and online shops. - Shipping and stock management. - Learn how exclusives and FOMO can boost sales.

  • SECTION 11
    Fill the Seats: Marketing
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    • 37. Social Media Overview- Break down current platforms, algorithms, and trends.

    • 38. Get Readers, Not Just Likes- Build reader-centered strategies and goal funnels.

    • 39. You Are a Brand, Like It or Not- Create a public identity that makes you more discoverable. - Final Product: Polished Bio.

    • 40. Be Your Own PR Manager- Manage criticism and call-outs. - Online networking and fan interaction etiquette.

  • SECTION 12
    Closing Time
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    • 41. Readers Will Leave You- Reasons readers drop off. - Strategies for hiatus returns and launching next projects.

    • 42. Scams & Traps- Spot predatory contracts, false promises, and exploitative “exposure” work.

    • 43. Making Comics for the Long Haul- Reflect on burnout and future trends.

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