This contest is calling me!I wish I could join so badly!But what really catches my eye is how well you spoke of your analysis towards storylines and how it actually made me think of I should work on the way I draw.....If I could ask..that you could teach me what you know....I find the info in this challange alone valuable!I also wanted to ask,once I actually START to post things on my account,that may you critique my work?

i've got a pretty gud story but i don't think that i can make it as the due date is tomorrow...so sad...huhuhu

I don't think I'll be able to make it for the deadline ;w; I've had a lot of projects to do lately and little time to work on this.

@Hatake Yoshimi:

oh that's okay...I understand (have fun at the convention ^^)

@belletoile:

Sorry, I just responded to your PM....I've been polishing up my short Saiban for an upcoming convention and I've not been on the O in a few weeks! I feel so bad! But yes...you can submit just line art, that is fine. Mostly looking for consistancy in artwork and good story telling!

umm...I don't think you got my PM so I'll comment here:

I was wondering if I had to make the pages look like a manga...as in would I lose points if I just lineArt it and add in the text?? I'm asking because it's going to take way too much time adding in screentones and stuff and I'm afraid that I'll miss the deadline ^^

I'm so excited that so many people like this idea! I hope I get lots of entries!

It sounds really interesting and im happy to see lots of people hear who are interested too!...makes you wanna do it lol

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If you mean a one-shot like a short story, or about the length of one chapter, then yes, that's fine.

@wolfshadowlurker:

Yes, you can add pages after you scan in a few. The due date is May 9th. Actually, after you scan in the cover and wait the 24 hours for it to upload (if you still have to wait) you can add the pages after that and they'll appear right away.

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Most cool beans!

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Sweet! I can't wait to see your entry!

@wolfshadowlurker:

Very sweet!

@Libitha:

I hope you do try! I will take into consideration those who have busted scanners.

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You don't have to submit it all at once. Actually, it's probably easier to submit the cover first, wait the 24 hours until it's accepted, then you can upload the pages as you get them done, if you like. Just as long as the final page is uploaded by the deadline.

@MaCheriexx:

I hope you do! If it's longer than 30 pages, that's fine. I just gave 30 pages as a suggestion more than a rule, really.

@paintbro1:

Its a lot like submitting fan art, really. The submission process is pretty user-friendly and easy to figure out.

As for paper size, whatever size your scanner will take should be fine. Speaking from personal experience, I sketch out each page on 9 x 12 paper, scan it in, and ink and tone on Manga Studio. But I do have an earlier short that I did all the inking, colouring, and text by hand (I didn't want to fix it up on the computer because it was a for fun kinda thing). Although, ordinary printer paper works just fine as well.

@ShadowSiegetsu:

I'm glad so many people think its a good idea!

@Manen:

Sure, that's fine. In fact, it's often easier to upload the cover first - then when you add pages, they'll get uploaded right away.

@Hagi girl:

That's great!

This should be fun

...I'm Olive...

@stupidturtle365:

Sure can!

can it end in a cliffhanger????

now THIS is a real challenge...i have the 1st 7 pages done already since i made them 4 one other contest..but this would be nice opportunity to continue it...i will strongly think about it..theres plenty of time..:)

@belletoile:

Sweet! I really hope you do enter!

@Haxelo:

You could say that. Though, as I said, after thinking about it, I would not disqualify anyone that wanted to enter the first 30 or so pages of a manga.

@Hatake Yoshimi:

Yay!! Thank-you very much! I can't guarantee my entry...this is my first fan comic after all but I'll try my hardest ^^

@Hatake Yoshimi:

blank paper is totally fine! I was just asking because I have both ^^

In other words this is a onehsot?

@Sacrificed908:

If the deadline is drawing near and a lot of people still aren't done yet, PM me and let me know and I'll extend the deadline. I want everyone who would like to enter to have a chance to get their entry posted.

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No real limit on pages, I just suggested 30 pages as a guideline. I understand that sometimes the story is as many pages as the plot demands, so to speak. If you need 50 pages to tell a short story, by all means do so. If you only need 19, then only take 19.

I would prefer original characters and plot ideas (well, I suppose no plot idea is original) or, if you want, take an exsisting plot and give it your own original flare (young farm boy marches off to fight evil overlord, befriends a pirate, saves princess....the basic plot to Star Wars...replace the spaceships with horses and there you go!)

Characters like Naruto, Inu-Yasha - they are already established characters and we already know them. But if you like to read Naruto, for example, you can make your original characters ninja and go from there.

@Umeda Isao:

Yes, yes! The more entries the better!

I'm up for the challenge! Bring it on!

I'll see if i have enough time! If so, I'd love to enter a contest like this!

I'll try this out. I may need something to take my mind off of things. 8D

Sounds like fun! I have a story in writing that I've kind of been dying to put down in drawings forever. I have no idea how far I'll get (I'm not that good at finishing things) but I'll try!

This looks like an awesome challenge! I had to re-do an idea I put up back in 2009 but I think I can do it this time around.

Can I get in on this challenge?

Hmm, I'm working on a manga right now, it'd be longer than 30 pages completed though, much longer. However by the deadline, 30 pages would be about the number of pages I could muster. Hmm... I also have another one, though it doesn't have a set ending, but it can have 30 pages for ya.

@belletoile:

Actually, let me modify that remark: if you (or anyone else) would like to submit the first 30 pages of a manga, that would be OK. However, they would really have to grab my attention (pretend you're submitting to a publisher and you want to keep it out of the dreaded slush pile!)

@belletoile:

I would prefer blank paper, but I also understand sometimes its just not possible to get your hands on it, so if all you have is lined paper, that would be OK. I would prefer a short story, however, to the first 30 pages of a manga. Perhaps you could do a side story from your manga that might fill in a bit more of the main character's life, like a gaiden. It can be longer or shorter than 30 pages, if it needs to be.

Wonderful challenge! This gives me incentive to redo that manga I've been working on too... :3 I'll do my best! But, I make no guarantees. ^_^;;

okay another question...does it have to be on blank paper and look all neat or can it be lined paper??

okay, I have sooo many ideas!! but they're more than even one chapter, let alone 30 pages...do you want me to create a whole new short story or can I submit the first 30 pages of the manga?

Great idea!!

@FaithlessFighter:

Maybe you could use a digital camera and take a picture and pull it over to a photo program....as long as it was readable, that would be acceptable to me.

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Sweet!! I hope you do!

Sounds fun. I dont have a scanner though. I have alot of OCs and originals manga though