I'm not an artist but I am tempted to try light novels. One piece is so inspirational in that its depth and seed planting really pays off for a reader. I already have a great plot and ending but I'm trying to diversify the subplots to avoid ripping it off.
@jeffersonruni78753 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help I plan on making a manga about a young boy named Nim who lives in a landfill in the year 2067 with his friend Davina. They live in a place where people around the world compete in a sport called Cybase with 3 stadiums called the Garrison. Nim meets a coach, head of the Taija team and gets recruited to get a position as well as his friend Davina. Nim has played the sport his whole life and plans on going pro to finally have a decent life.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Wow this sounds really interesting!! I hope your manga goes well 😊
@saritaart21033 жыл бұрын
Wow that such a good idea 😊
@Vermillion37 Жыл бұрын
Oooo I look forward to one day reading it!!
@negrupatricia87703 жыл бұрын
Woe, what a perfect timing. Just yesterday I finished my line out in the sea to my story but since I want to make a long story I didn't know how to fit it into the seven-point structure. Now I can check if what I did is at least right and makes sense, thank you! 😃
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful!! I love uploading videos at the right time hahaha. Thank you so much for watching! 😊
@DyssomniacKillian3 жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you! Ever since I found your channel, creating my manga has become so much easier! Keep up the great work! ❤🥺❤
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much!! 😊😊
@xemug79363 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks a bunch, Midnight! You're amaizing!
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw, you're the amazing one! Thank you so much for watching!! 😊😊
@LasrAnneimations3 жыл бұрын
a manga series I'm working on is called Isekai no Musume. It's about a girl who has a mangaka father that's fallen ill. He desperately wants to finish his manga, but never feels well enough to work on it. One day, the girl finds out that every time she falls asleep, she travels into the manga. When she wakes up in the new world, she finds out that all of the events she's experienced in the other world are written and drawn into a manga. So, she regularly travels into the manga to help her father finish the story (story starts out cute but has some dark elements later on)
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Today's video also comes with some bonus templates and planners! 😊 These include: Manga & Light Novel Story Planner Manga & Light Novel Volume Planner Mangaka Weekly Schedule/Planner Go here to download for free on my website: www.midnightxcross.com/tutorials/
@arthurgomes13433 жыл бұрын
You're the best. My light novel is developing thanks to you
@silverfufugaming42003 жыл бұрын
can you answer my qeustion please if i was going to collab with a artist to make my manga how would i prepare my story should i describe each and every panel or like make a book and they can interpert them itself or is there something else i could do?
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
@@arthurgomes1343 Aw thank you!! I'm so happy to hear that 😊
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
@@silverfufugaming4200 I think that is really up to you. If you want to have full control over how each page looks, then describing each panel would be the way to do it. However, if you want the artist to have creative flexibility, then simply writing the story would be enough. 😊
@greyonyt3 жыл бұрын
it says 404 not found, could you please leave a new link for the files? Thanks a lot, left my like :) I tried some other templates on another one of your videos and it was really helpful
@ssjgarfield3 жыл бұрын
Great video and congrats on 10K subs. My previous story idea Mikon no Miraii was supposed to be a long running manga series (With the intention of it being like the next Dragon Ball or One Piece) but as I said earlier, it got too ambitious and I had to give up on it. Some of the points you mentioned might be the reason why
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊 I don't think you should entirely give up on it. There's an old manga idea that I have that I want to return to in the future. Just because you might not be able to do it now, doesn't mean it can't be fulfilled at a later time!
@ssjgarfield3 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross Thank you for the encouragemen and as I might have said before, Mikon no Mirai might end up as a light novel instead =3
@allyb17723 жыл бұрын
my day didn't start very well, luckily you posted ^^ i'm working on a book series so this comes in handy:) edit: aaah thank you for the templates too!
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw I'm sorry that your day didn't start well! I hope it all gets better as it goes along 😊 Thank you so much for watching my video today. I'll be sending you positive energy!
@catnamedfeneuch78603 жыл бұрын
Video suggestion: How to make a memorable manga which can be classified unique on its own on the genre
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thank you for your suggestion 😊
@erenyeager38733 жыл бұрын
Like gintama, one punch man and jojo's bizarre adventure
@ComedyJakob3 жыл бұрын
Hello! I don't believe I've ever commented on one of your videos before, but I've been watching your videos for quite a while now. I've found your advice to be very helpful and I just wanted to thank you. Also, I must say, I couldn't help but notice that you have beautiful eyes.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say 😊
@ComedyJakob3 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross No problem 😊 I was wondering today, could you make a video someday giving tips on writing a training arc? I need to write one and I'm not quite sure how to do it well 😅
@ghostlyyin3 жыл бұрын
This was the video I needed! *taking notes* 📝 Edit: Great video btw! Keep up the good work
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! Thank you so much for watching 😁😁 Make sure to check the links in the description for some free manga/light novel planners. It might help you with your note taking process!
@ghostlyyin3 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross Wow! I just checked the description and it was the exact thing I needed for my shonen series! Tysm for these free templates
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlyyin Aw thank you!! I'm so glad they are helpful to you!
@km2k022 жыл бұрын
Writing a novel , new to ur channel. What to build a extraordinary world
@baybay82083 жыл бұрын
Wow u inspired me to continue my manga series 😎👍
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo!! Thank you 😁😁 I'm so pleased to hear that
@baybay82083 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross np lol
@shadowslayer99883 жыл бұрын
What's your manga about
@baybaygokage3 жыл бұрын
@@shadowslayer9988 lol its just a fan made manga about db
@shadowslayer99883 жыл бұрын
@@baybaygokage you read his manga
@user-ci7lf1oh8z2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos, Sensei, but it would be great to see a video dedicated to how to write the same wonderful story as one piece, although it is difficult, but I believe that it is possible to do this хд
@destinyr78743 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wondering about your progress on your Manga you’re working on, and I’m curious what it’ll be about cause the art you have made with the characters looks amazing and I’d definitely wan to read your book when you are finished with it
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
It is going well thank you! I don't want to reveal too much yet until it is very close to being released. However, I definitely want to share more about it in the near future, and talk more about my characters. Thank you so much for your support and kind words!! 😊😊
@orientallegendcomics13163 жыл бұрын
When I think about long-running series, I think of Dragon Ball.
@emmysworldd3 жыл бұрын
Yo, congratz for 10k you deserve it completely!!!! Keep up the good work, you're going places
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Gahh thank you!! 😊😊 I have a special video coming up soon that I'm really excited about 💖
@miteihiro32833 жыл бұрын
Hey, you hit 10,000 subscribers! Great job Midnight. Love the video. Awesome work. 😊
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I will be uploading a special video soon 😊😊
@NinoItahe3 жыл бұрын
I want to elaborate on that from my experience since I am also writing a long running novel that it would be beneficial before start writing to make a sketch about characters, world, timeline, and major events. Break them into arcs by having each arc concentrate around a major concept in the story (Note that the arc can be subdivided between multiple volumes). It is beneficial to write a quick summary of each volume which makes it easier to know what is going on later on, because once you start writing long series takes time which may cause you to forget some of the plans that you originally intended to have. Thus, it is beneficial to summarize your story within few pages in an organized manner (of course editing can be done later). One more thing. You may want to focus first on writing a draft of the story before going back to add more touches and edit it. Because as you progress with the story sometimes better ideas or some subplot may come into your mind that makes you change some of the events, characters...etc that had been introduced very early in your story. Which may cause you to lose interest if you have spent so much time on them on your first run. @Midnight X Cross I wonder if you are going to make another reading event as you did before, as I would love to hear your comments about the first chapter I wrote of a long novel that I have been working on for further improvement.
@jeffersonruni78753 жыл бұрын
I would like to read your first chapter.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
These are really fantastic tips to keep in mind! Thank you so much for sharing them 😊 I do hope to do another reading event in the future, yes. However, there are other videos I would like to upload first. I will definitely let all of you know when I will be doing more reading/reacting videos!
@sonmalcom31523 жыл бұрын
Midnight sensei!!!!! I will follow you to the End!!!..u help change my life
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much!! 😊😊 I appreciate your support on my channel
@Talimediaart3 жыл бұрын
You really are awesome Midnight! Although, I'm not really sure for my own series. But hopefully, the templates that you gave will be extremely helpful. Can you make a video on creating villain organizations like the Akaski from Naruto to supernatural beings like the Hollows from Bleach?
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! I hope the templates help you 😊 I really love both of those ideas! Thank you so much. Also, the video you requested about creating half human, half animal characters will be up next!
@Talimediaart3 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross You're welcome Midnight! And Thank you!
@zionleach30013 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in writing comics. I want to know how to write a long series l like Hellboy,The-X-Files,and Supernatural. I like how they have multiple story arcs. I still don't understand how Mike Mignola wrote Hellboy comics from 1994-2020.
@throttlebrah3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I Love it ❤️
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching today! 😊
@cerealandpancakes3 жыл бұрын
I would create a manga but I’m not the greatest at drawing :(
@angelbamba2043 жыл бұрын
Me Neither
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
You could always try creating a light novel! 😊 No drawing necessary!
@angelbamba2043 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross Yeah your right didn't even think 🤔 about that
@vrivricyon43233 жыл бұрын
Hey! I can't remember the name but a pretty popular anime had not so experienced illustrations but it was the plot that got people invested!
@someanimenerd.74103 жыл бұрын
A new subscriber has arrived
@MillieArt2124_3 жыл бұрын
I’m just glad to see you back!!
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you watched my video today! Thank you! 😊😊 I hope to become much more active now.
@midnightgamingwithdarkstar29823 жыл бұрын
I work on several short stories then rotate around them with sequels
@kidakay56853 жыл бұрын
Are you midnight or cross? Enjoyed the vid btw
@mattcarp60214 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video it’s super helpful. How early in a story would the inciting incident occur in a long running series? For example would the inciting incident in One Piece be the intro where Gold Roger and the great pirate era are established? What would be considered the inciting incident in Naruto? Also would the falling action be a part of the final boss battle? How would that fit in in relation to something like Naruto? (Spoilers below for any strangers who haven’t watched it) Would the climax be the final fight between Naruto and sasuke? Would the falling action be something that happens after that fight? Or is the climax the beginning of that fight and the falling action is the rest of the fight? Or would the climax be the actual fight, and then the falling action is the bit after they stop fighting where they can see eachothers memories and sasuke finally understands Naruto’s position and goes back to being a good guy? Thanks, sorry for the overly long barrage of questions 😅
@kwanzag25imamale853 жыл бұрын
Just got here, of course this video’s going to be VERY informative 😎!
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! 😊
@yonkocahp48923 жыл бұрын
You're the best midnight👍💯
@yonkocahp48923 жыл бұрын
I'm working on my series/manga called world bond I got inspired by One piece naruto and jujitsu kaisen
@Gangerworld3 жыл бұрын
So.. the problem I'm having is with the protagonist. I want her to be sort of an optimistic character that's a ray of sunshine in a slightly depressing world, someone that will over time earn the trust of her teammates and have her optimism spread to them, inspiring them to greater heights. My problem is that I don't know what would motivate a character like that. My original thought, before I thought of what kind of personality I wanted my MC to have, was revenge. Like a bad guy maimed or killed someone she loves and she's hunting it down. That's not exactly the attitude someone with an optimistic lookout on life would have. Would it? I just don't see it. Anything that would leave such a mark that they'd try to go out of their way to seek out someone dangerous to get revenge/justice isn't someone that'd normally be all smiles and have a positive outlook on life. Any advice on possible motivations for such a character would be super appreciated, if any other writers out there are of the mind to share some ideas. ^_^
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
I think the best way to do this, especially with a depressing world, is to give her someone that she looked up to. And you could still go down the revenge path with this. 🙂 Here's what I think would work: Your protagonist might have had a mother, or simply a close friend who was there for her and brought her up in the world. That person was always super positive and kind to others, even though the world had never treated her kindly. Then due to events in your story, that person is murdered. Your protagonist would likely want to get revenge for that, but due to being raised by such an optimistic person, they would likely also want to see the best in the world (or try to.) The reason for that would be because they would want to honor their loved one's memory. However, this could also cause some internal conflict in your protagonist, since they never show their true hurt or darker feelings under the surface.
@emperorluffy60012 жыл бұрын
You have to find a reason for the character to be optimistic. Define their philosophy then think of why they believe in it so strongly. Theres a book you should read called creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland. It defines and explains how to write the "Flat Arc" perfectly.
@sujaysarkar233 жыл бұрын
It's a very useful video....We're very very thankful for your efforts.... There's one more request... In future.... if any global competitions are held related to manga drawing or story writing... & if you are aware of it so plz let us know . Again a big thanks for your efforts... 😇
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊 I'll definitely let you all know about any new competitions that arise!
@sujaysarkar233 жыл бұрын
@@midnightXcross very much grateful to you... 😇😇😊😊
@bobalinx87623 жыл бұрын
If you have the experience/knowledge please do a video on writing surreal gag manga. Think of series like Bobobo, Pop Team Epic, Teekyuu, and Pascal Sensei.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Sure, I can do that! Thanks for your suggestion. 😊
@eriya1817 ай бұрын
What about a series that is 30 or 40 volumes rather than 50 for a long-running series?
@TheBluenyt093 жыл бұрын
Awzum tips! 😎👍
@Electrostatic_Fusion3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Imma sub
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much!! 😊
@prathameshrana20998 ай бұрын
I have a question i don't see main villain in the long story like there are too many
@Metroum3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@antoniosoto57683 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh thank you
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@DY27273 жыл бұрын
Hi midnight x cross I am writing a Madoka parody comic and I also starting planning my other magical girl series.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm a huge Madoka Magica fan. I hope your magical girl series goes well! 😊
@silverfufugaming42003 жыл бұрын
can you answer my qeustion please if i was going to collab with a artist to make my manga how would i prepare my story should i describe each and every panel or like make a book and they can interpert them itself or is there something else i could do?
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
I think that is really up to you. If you want to have full control over how each page looks, then describing each panel would be the way to do it. However, if you want the artist to have creative flexibility, then simply writing the story would be enough. 😊
@IsaacFook3 жыл бұрын
I need this XDXD
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😊
@oliverrites26563 жыл бұрын
Well time to stretch
@mariam-eq2fy3 жыл бұрын
Im okay with just a oneshot,
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
One shots are a very good place to start! 😊
@belleeden3 жыл бұрын
Would this walk for any novel?
@belleeden3 жыл бұрын
Off I mean series Lol I read the tittle wrong. Ignore this question.
@midnightXcross3 жыл бұрын
These tips apply to writing novels too! 🙂
@nootnootman63533 жыл бұрын
Noot noot
@B.B.B.1OO3 жыл бұрын
ayo lowkey but like can one of yall help me i have a manga story but all my friends are like (●'◡'●) no we can even become BFFs 😢 im lonely