How to Pitch Your Series feat. I'm the Grim Reaper Creator | WEBTOON

In the second episode of Creators 101, WEBTOON Editor Ethan chats with GRAVEWEAVER, creator of WEBTOON series 'I'm the Grim Reaper,' about what goes into pitching a series. If you've ever been interested in the creative pitching process, this video is for you!
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Pitching Your Series ft. I'm the Grim Reaper Creator | Creators 101 | WEBTOON
• How to Pitch Your Seri...

[@hollow314]

Her personality really reflect on her webtoon 😂🤣

[@mariannaa.4138]

Yeahhhhhhh

[@yeet9703]

that's kind of the point xD

[@fromsimp2pimp425]

@@yeet9703 I think it might be sarcasm but I don’t know

[@godly_potatoe69xd19]

@@fromsimp2pimp425 hello me on other account, stop being an idiot, obviously it is

[@zion1327]

i hate books, but i bench read the first 24 eps of the series.😅

[@itsisabel420]

She sounds and looks so much more upbeat than she acts in the Webtoon 😂

[@yishuuii1330]

Exactly what I love about her :3

[@nkyfong]

True, very true.

[@yrzan]

Okay so is going to clone her 9 times and put them in a fridge

[@averageproblem]

Famous quotes like: I hate everything A human body is made of 60% water. Well my body is made of 60% caffiene and stress

[@fromsimp2pimp425]

Well if you’re not acting like that then things won’t go as well and the studio most likely would have told her to act like that, but still I think she probably is like that in real life

[@Xene9000]

She doesnt look like that little sleep deprived avatar she has at the bottom of the webtoon

[@cyx0713]

The hair and glasses do tho

[@onegaimatte1845]

ikr

[@killmemadame7046]

She put herself together for the camera

[@samanthap.1491]

Hi! I made my webtoon is called "Deep Sweet Romance" by zhamurai , It's BL :D .....please check it out :3

[@galuxistar1615]

Tru

[@imtired9599]

A month and a half out?! Feels like ive been reading it forever😵

[@arcticfox4820]

Kasnix /Jacnix IKR!!! i always read it before lumine and after mdcbk

[@totallyunoriginalusername]

Forever, I read it all the way to the paywall in two days (if I remember correctly, all episodes up to 28 are free currently).

[@Raven_4875]

Kasnix /Jacnix ikr

[@kuniosaiki]

Some of us, like me, read the discover webtoon before hand. Maybe that’s why it feels longer.

[@someone8003]

hi "Im tired", i'm dad

[@luciao3681]

Why is no one talking about the tie? I mean, iT IS SO CUTE

[@kenr4603]

She’s had too many cups of coffee

[@weikwang7881]

She's the female version of godot

[@kirin1230]

@@weikwang7881 Ha! I reference I actually understand! I'm sorry, this is a rare thing for me.

[@autismihave7025]

@@marikitanimation6791 says the one with the DB profile photo LMAO

[@fromsimp2pimp425]

Even though in the WEBTOON she looks like she has no emotion.

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Obviously.

[@yakunaedoodles]

I'm a canvas creator (CottonTale) And I thought this was extremely helpful. Especially the part when she said she thought it was a scam. It's nice knowing more what is behind the scenes.

[@sfdjkdj43589stf]

ITGR was the first webcomic I ever read on webtoons that I really liked and it was when it was on canvas 🎉

[@EchoesOfArson]

Its like my second or third, but I really love it right now. Im currently reading it right now, and it’s definitely my favourite.

[@tanyd6627]

​@@no-vu6wv how many chapters do you read wen it was on canvas? i mean how long did take to be an original??

[@attaccaon22thoct17]

@@tanyd6627 guess this series really blew up..I remember watching this when it was on canvas but after just a few chapters it became original

[@Rosales3269]

Yeah, I wanna get my idea out there. Only a couple problems lie ahead of me. 1: my drawing is a meh. 2: I can't perform elevator pitches. I have to at least describe most of the story. 3: I can't do deadlines. Since you actually need a schedule to upload. 4: I dunno how to draw backgrounds. I can describe them, but I suck at drawing them. And that's about it.

[@gabuji174]

Don't worry, I'm trying too but my art is meh as well. I have a job saving up money so I can one day get an artist. For now though start somewhere small to write down you story and slowly gain a following. Join a online book club as well if you want to get healthy criticism on things you might need to work on. Good luck, I'm rooting for you.

[@Lycaon1765]

You know the best way to improve your art? Make a comic. :)

[@Rosales3269]

Pies I'm actually writing my story as a book. I just want some ppl to visualize it. Y'know?

[@Rosales3269]

Lycaon1765p believe me, I've written some back at a young age. I'm good with drawing characters. I just suck at backgrounds.

[@Lycaon1765]

@@Rosales3269 then making a comic would be good practice.

[@Deprivedalmond]

goddamn this girl is radiating with energy😂😂

[@unknownpage9239]

Truefax 😂😂

[@Shulsa]

I'm The Grim Reaper is genuinely my favorite series!

[@ednaramirez8761]

Sameee

[@mariannaa.4138]

Genuinely sameeeee

[@FuzaketeSatsugai]

Omggg sameee I love the horror stuff, def favourite series

[@mushmellocomics9130]

Super helpful. Never thought about having to actually come up with an in-depth pitch.

[@iiguroo3257]

Omgg ur the creator of Defects! I love your comic sooo much!!!

[@Anidoodles]

GRAAAVEEE ETHAAANNN You're both adorable ilu and this was a very informative video great job

[@your_danishsweetheart]

She is so talkative i love her lol also, i wanna see someone make a compiliation of her fixing her glasses

[@4444ez]

Haha your Avatar does look like you at the end of your chapters......kinda like you meant to do that haha

[@angiemations9408]

The fact that she said she has an ending already made me realize it will come to an end eventually and I'm not ready for that yet

[@vexolz6044]

I love how in every episode of im the grim reaper the stories are so serious and emotional but after that grave would say rly funny stuff which switched the mood ENTIRELY

[@kittepes8307]

I dont really go through the canvas part of webtoon so when I read Im The Grim Reaper when it was on discover. To me that was like a gold mine

[@kuniosaiki]

Kit Tepes canvas and discover are the same thing. They changed the terminology with an update they did a while back.

[@kittepes8307]

@@kuniosaiki ik that i just subconciously said both since basically their the same thing

[@kittepes8307]

@@kuniosaiki but like when the grim reaper first came out it was still anmed discover so thats why

[@jasonthomas6794]

This was great. Usually these series aren't super helpful. However there is so many great nuggets of info here. Thank you!

[@kayfey9544]

I'm a Character-driven writer where my characters pop up first and then the story/plot comes after so I'm impressed by Plot-driven writers who have the narrative first and then the characters created for specific points. She's obviously Plot-driven.😍🤩👍🏿

[@-aries_arts-3638]

I love this series I’ve been reading it for like a couple months

[@CaezHel]

Raise your hand if your friends and family are sick of hearing your series elevator pitch. ✋🏻😅

[@Anishias1]

Nah im the percentage of creators who is hiding it from the fam XD

[@iiguroo3257]

What to HECK OMGG ur the creator of Lucky AHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOUR WEBTOON SM ESPECIALLY WITH FRANCIS AND LUCKYY

[@CaezHel]

tyiana crying in the club with the boys rn (SJHDJDHR THANK YOU FOR READING!!!)

[@blckcommunitycommentator7307]

CaezHel meee ✋🏿✋🏿✋🏿✋🏿

[@samanthap.1491]

Hi! I made my webtoon is called "Deep Sweet Romance" by zhamurai , It's BL :D .....please check it out :3

[@whatevere4879]

If her hair was shorter she could pass for Velma cute.

[@teetsieroll4529]

And her voice 🥰😣 shes so cute

[@shenigin]

I LOVE THIS WEBTOON

[@jessjess9520]

Didn't plan on watching the whole video but GRAVE's energy was so captivating that I couldn't help it. I love her and ITGR!

[@sonnesetseg6379]

I literally liked and subscribed this channel because the spotlight WEBTOON CANVAS is having right now... THANKS YOU for inspiring the current (and future creators) of what it'll be the new era format in comic scene. From the bottom of my heart, editors and canvas team, THANK YOU! even if im not a creator, nor i plan to be, thank you so much.

[@mr.soullls877]

Grave really gave me some insight on making my characters people even tho they are pieces on the chess board that is my story. I just wanted to say thank you 😊

[@Adeec]

Yo, I can listen to Grave all day. I love how she talks and you really want to listen to her.

[@saberlinsla]

Super appreciate the wisdom being dropped in these videos! There's so much to learn, my work process has elevated and my story has deepened and clarified in a lot of ways in "knowing" how things work with Webtoons. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Cant_thinkofagooduser]

I love that series so much that I read the whole thing in one day I’m not lying!

[@thewildcard3116]

I still remember Grave from her comics on the F/GO subreddit. It's great to see how far she's come!

[@primroseericales8954]

Amo la historia, eres muy buena GRAVEWEAVER, te felicito me has hecho amante de tu serie "YO SOY LA MUERTE" saludos y grandes éxitos desde Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪

[@LilyN2099]

what exactly does a webtoon editor do? how involved are they in the input that goes into the writing?

[@catcactus1234]

From what I’ve heard, all they do is: • Suggest edits to improve readability and flow (like revising panel composition and lettering) • Make sure your story is concise and to the point (usually by asking the author to cut out certain scenes or characters if they don’t affect the story in any significant way) • Make sure the quality of the episodes are on par with previous episodes (some of them don’t do this if the author works on an episode-to-episode basis like UnOrdinary and Lumine, because they don’t have time to fix the quality). • Revise and plan out your story with you in order to ensure that it has clear plot points and endings. From what I’ve heard, they don’t force you to add or remove anything you’re not comfortable with. The author has full creative control with the comic, all the editors do is clean up any messy or unexplained scenes/characters.

[@LilyN2099]

@@catcactus1234 thank you! i had been looking a lot online but not many people had much information about it

[@catcactus1234]

Lilith Search the Tapas Forums if you need any information about Webtoon. Plenty of featured creators and editors go on the forums to chat with other aspiring comic creators all the time. Usually they remain anonymous but they answer a lot of questions about the editing/selection process in question forums.

[@altyfranco5952]

I’m drawing the first page of my canvas webtoon! My only worries are the backgrounds....

[@Metalbeast2]

This was so helpful and insightful! Also, Grave is adorable

[@rosariasdream2546]

This was really fun and informative to watch. I really liked listening to her share her opinions not just cuz their relatable but they’re helpful tips and inspiring ^^

[@matthewbrosious4453]

Came across this WEBTOON series on my fb and started to read it. Can’t wait for the next episode!!! Fully interested in what happens next!

[@HikaruFER]

Omg i love her personality so much, shes full of energy, a little nervous but at the same time she doesnt give a damn a talks openly about her story. I need that confidence man

[@rafays_style]

I just wana say that this series has the best art in all of weboon hands down. I dont know how much you guys work When its serious i mean

[@Inkygrace42]

But can we take a moment to appreciate how much effort and thiught Grave has putbin the series? Like...I'm in love with it. She does at great job at it

[@outcastemmie2152]

She’s exactly how I imagined her! 😄

[@silkghost93]

Ok first of all this is my favorite we toon and second grave weaver your pretty

[@KnightmareSenpai]

Graveweaver is so cute!

[@edgarbuhian507]

Ikr

[@Phos679]

Simp

[@silkghost93]

@@Phos679 ok first I'm not simping over her I just said she was pretty that's it

[@susancarterse4606]

I'm The Grim Reaper is genuinely my favorite series!

[@pai3219]

this was so funny and informative!! Love grave, she’s such a funny and relatable girl!! 💕

[@donutquestionme]

Well congrats to her! She is the reason I downloaded WebToon and I’m addicted to the I’m The Grim Reaper series like I predicted! :D

[@redfordburkett9523]

I read every episode, hoping that the next episode is coming soon. I have been reading the cat scene that you created over and over. Which inspired me to come out with my own series that is not on Web Toon.YET. It is going to be called;The Hooded One.

[@kamiiu]

Good luck!! Never give up. I'm gonna start my own story too, ill be brainstorming a lot.

[@theComputerVoice]

what a helpful video! I really wish my favorite canvas creators would watch these Creator 101s. I may be old and in wrong field but I totally wish I could be an editor lol! also she's super cute and had some really helpful tips. ^^

[@BelalAlDroubi]

Man i Love I'm The Grim Reaper...no one would expect this Happy Energetic girl would be the creator of such a tragic and philosophical story..major respect..i love it please keep going ❤

[@afsanamitu6447]

Okay this thing will help me with my comic what i have just released today. I also try describe the characters and i also try to express the situation by characters what it is really right now. I really like to do that. And getting people's attention i try to do some unique thing. But i need to do more work on it. And about the story i try to add more stories which will really fit with my story and characters. And i really like make great plots. Which is really attract me.😂😂😂 Thanks webtoon for this video and also give the opportunity to publish in webtoon. Love you.❤❤❤

[@DerpyDenki3445]

Legit just started reading the comic about three days ago and I'm in LOVE with it

[@disqette]

Thanks for making this !! A lot of what was said here makes me feel more confident to publish my series :D

[@what-gt1hi]

im so excited for the next episode of season 2 I LOVE THIS WEBTOON ITS THE BEST THING EVER REEEEE

[@PerryPictures]

Her energy is so infectious ❤

[@user-bw9ux5ci1w]

I love I'm the grim reaper!!! I'm suscribe and read it when it comes out!!! 😘

[@-aries_arts-3638]

Xxx Neko_san132 xxX Same

[@havaniceday]

She feels like a fun person :D

[@tanyd6627]

This interview is very helpful for new creators!!!! it has lots of information. THANKS!! you must do more with editors!!

[@oscarbaldwinstudio]

Loving the enthusiasm. Her comic looks amazing :)

[@sayotsugu]

Wowie, One of my favorites 😳

[@unknownjack8748]

Who remembers I'm the grim reaper in the canvas when it still was in only black and red colors

[@MerryweatherMedia]

IT'S ETHAAAAAAAAN

[@wildflower613]

I can see the Chimmy plushie in the shelf at the back 😄 at 2:14

[@xxcloudy6377]

even at 0:20 XD

[@shurkeys419]

I freaking love this series 💛

[@serrahangel3225]

1:51 i saw chimmy (bt21 pillow)😻

[@orksca5459]

YESSSSSSSSS FINALLY PEOPLE TALKIN BOUT THIS SERIES

[@SeerOfTime577]

Oh my gosh, I adore her. And I’m The Grim Reaper HAS to be my favorite Webtoon~

[@ShadoShinigami]

I love her comic, she did so well to make it so entertaining

[@thestorytinker]

She is quite intelligent and articulate! I haven't read the story but I will check it out now.

[@JustRaven00]

She’s so fabulous, god her sense of style on point.

[@starstarz7678]

The creator is pretty. :3

[@edgarbuhian507]

Ikr

[@juliab3670]

These are pretty helpful!

[@Unidentified_UnknownUser]

I really love this series jeez

[@solblaze8055]

I'm so greatful for this woman for creating this amazing webtoon

[@goteah1513]

I think Grave spoiled some plot points, but I’m willing to wait to see if their true or if I’m just imagining. Also I always get a bit worried when a creator say “I already have the ending planned.” As a reader I’m frightened because it usually means the story is going to be a lot shorter than I would like. Though I admit there are times when it ends up being quite long as well, perhaps too long and not actually thought out. (Looking at you George R.R. Martin.) That aside its weird to hear that its up to editors what gets moved up on Discover. I’d think it would be the following it has, but maybe it is as well but just wasn’t mentioned.

[@catcactus1234]

Having the ending planned out is essential in the writing process tho. It’s not an indication that the story will end anytime soon either. It just means that the author knows where the story is headed. If the author didn’t plan out the ending, the story would have no point because it would be going nowhere. I can guarantee you that all your favorite webcomic creators/authors have planned out their endings, because you can’t make it in the professional world otherwise.

[@bluebay1031]

@@catcactus1234 That last part is a very broad stretch, as not only is it assuming but for certain comics it's very apparent the author doesn't have a precise ending in mind. Sometimes maybe a few brainstormed ideas but not an exact set ending.

[@catcactus1234]

scyjynx I didn’t mean “planned out” as in a precisely detailed outline/script. I just mean they DO know how the story will end, whether it’s through a detailed script or a few vague bullet points. If someone makes a story and has genuinely no idea how it’s going to end while they’re making it, that’s a red flag.

[@analyticofexistance7847]

Thanks for the writing tips, I'll stay tuned

[@denjifurry6161]

wow i really like her and her work

[@conradshockley4936]

A truly incredible webtoon, I highly recommend it

[@Ire_Naru]

This video is super informative and useful. I like thus kind of content 👌🏻🌚

[@itgma7078]

I wasn't expecting the creator to be energetic 😆

[@olive5618]

This is so helpful!

[@beckyfromkentucky4430]

Yee yee love dis series

[@from.the.furnace]

it's like she's high on coffee, that's the only time i can talk this much oh my. she's so inspiring!

[@k.omorebi]

Wow... I can’t believe I just saw GRAVEWEAVER! I just read her newest post on “I’m the Grim Reaper”.

[@badriyahsann]

I love this webtoon!!!!!!!

[@SugarAndCinnamon]

The oh sh*t moment is the best

[@edgarbuhian507]

When

[@TACOAMVsOFFICIAL]

I love this comic ❤🔥🔥

[@AT-if1wv]

Perfection

[@craketsawe]

No entiendo nada no se ingles qwq pero estoy feliz por que estan entrevistando a grave xD

[@rosariasdream2546]

I love her passion for her dream ^^

[@juhgata1000]

Omg! She's so cute! I'm in love ♡

[@kamiiu]

June 9 2020 @2:03pm I'm definitely starting my own webtoon. I can't draw but I'll try my best to make a great story. Believe it!!

[@maxiumeffort512]

Did you?

[@kenneth5670]

I just saw a reaction from chibi reviews and how I'm here and hooked. Also please invite her for more interviews!!!!!!

[@wizardofarts1276]

How well do you guys think a comic with no dialogue or thought bubbles would be received on webtoon? I'd probably not change the lack of dialogue, but I am curious as to what some of you guys would think about it.

[@hgnahignahi]

if you want to make a webtoon without words or dialogue then i think you should focus on the art of the comic

[@MaoRatto]

The only thing I hate about I'm the Grim Reaper is the dumb use of trigger warnings. It's clearly a series that isn't for the faint of heart from the title. Otherwise I actually loved it for having great artwork and long chapters that remind me of manga.

[@bricknbook4087]

Any tips for creator to make sure that your published comic can surely be fan translated?

[@sl33pdeprived]

the first thing that caught my attention was the chimmy plush in the back and that’s what i looked at whenever it was shown lol

[@l_zzie]

LMFAO

[@timid.toaster]

I would listen to a whole podcast of this with just her voice

[@Sinister_IC]

Oh My Gosh, You're GRAVEWEAVER!? I'm a fan *-*!

[@callumreid6936]

is there a muture content section of webtoons couse the concept im working on is DARK and very muture

[@Whail2dots]

Omg our favorite elf✨

[@chloetorres1871]

i love her energy XD

[@lpscollector5908]

I bought a webtoon hoodie two weeks ago and it says it still hasn’t sent. I looked up the time it should take to arrive and it’s supposed to be 5-10 days. Is anyone else having the same problem or has had this problem?😭