Creating A Story
Putting together a story is simple in it’s bare-bones. Putting in the details is what makes it harder. Let’s start off with the general layout of a story.
Intro/Setting – You introduce the main character(s) and the setting of the story.
Problem – Your character is faced with a problem, sometimes more than one.
Dealing with Problem – Your character goes through certain events on how to solve his/her problem.
Solution – A solution is reached after a setback or two which leads to the…
End – Happy ever after (in most cases)!
Story Type
Since manga generally can be about anything, here’s a full list of genre’s in the literary world.
Some additional genre’s are: Action, Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Martial Arts, Drama, Western, Detective/Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Adult, War, Political, Magic Girl, and Anthromorphic (aka Furries).
Making a Story
To make a story, here is a basic checklist for you:
1. Plot
2. Character(s)
3. Setting(s)
4. Story (Outline, Dialogue, etc)
Most importantly, have fun!
