How To Write A Script For A Manga Or Comic (3 Different Methods!)

[@DAVEguppies]

Just recently found this channel your video is very helpful thank you ❤

[@midnightXcross]

I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@totomzn]

After years of doubt and imposter sindrome I'm getting back to start learning how to make Graphic Novels. And this video came just in time!!!! Thank you so much. Greetings from México c:

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you!! I'm grateful that my video helped at the right time. All the best to you and your graphic novel! 😊

[@19SSL94]

The most genuine "how to.." I've ever come across.. thank you!! Looking forward to your next upload!

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you so much! Really grateful to hear that. 😊

[@aa-mt5kz]

Method 2 is pretty much the industry standard for professional comic writers from what I can tell. If you're both the writer and illustrator, then it really doesn't matter, but if you're a writer who needs to look for an illustrator, it'd probably be a good idea to get used to doing something closer to Method 2. This is one of the hurdles to me writing comics because I'm so used to screenwriting format, and it's easier for me to write like that than it is to think in terms of layouts, pages, panels, etc. I've seen some illustrators online discuss the script formatting, and it seems like they expect it to be turned in closer to Method 2. Otherwise, it runs the risk of them not wanting to work with the writer (passing on the project) or charging more money. Hope this helps anyone out who is thinking of getting into comics. Thanks for the videos, Midnight Cross.

[@midnightXcross]

I agree with everything you said here! It does look like Method 2 is most commonly used professionally, but it is also the method I struggle with the most. As a person who works better visually, it is a lot easier for me to write the script and then storyboard, rather than write what happens in each panel. I find it very hard to visualise each panel using Method 2, rather than writing the script and then storyboarding. But I wanted to include this method, since it is so commonly used, even if it is not one of my personal favourites. Thank you for your comment! 😊

[@justinheslop3512]

This was really helpful thank u so much for this. I honestly was very lost on how to write a script but this gave me ideas on my stories

[@midnightXcross]

I am so happy to hear that, thank you! 😊

[@madambutterfly1997]

Do you have a similar video for light novels?

[@midnightXcross]

I do have this older video on formatting for a light novel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHi7pH2MmJ2jj7s I may need to update this in the near future! 😊

[@m1sterkn1ght]

I've worked on a bit of the first draft of my first chapter. I go simplistic, but sprinkle in a few panel descriptions when I have ideas for shots and things that I think would look cool.

[@midnightXcross]

That is a good scriptwriting technique! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@judahbusby]

Thanks this was very helpful, writing a manga as we speak!

[@midnightXcross]

That's very exciting, I hope your manga goes well! 😊

[@SandersonK]

One thing id love a video on is how to effectively write the pokemon trainer style of fighting. Where your character uses a pokemon/persona proxy type fight. How to write a character commanding another in battle. Really want to do a persona type story but that is the hardest part the actual battle scenes

[@ashleighiveson2128]

Hi Luna ever since you released your manga having faith u motivated me to write Diamond sisters again 😊

[@midnightXcross]

I am so happy to hear that! 😊

[@MercerSynthAI]

thank you so much sis!

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@undetectedviper1121]

I just realized method 2 is just method 3 but it's separated into specific panels.

[@avthendiarie9955]

Also can ask is bad I did not use strip for my manga Judea snow owl in Church bell

[@midnightXcross]

It is not bad if you don't use script. I think it is important to find the method that works best for you and your manga. 😊 Scripts can help you to stay organised, but it is not necessary!

[@avthendiarie9955]

@@midnightXcross thank you

[@tjreed7797]

Is it worth writing a script for a 2 page comic given how short it is and if so, should I do it for every single one of them? Also, should I use word/docs or a professional screenwriting software?

[@midnightXcross]

Personally, I think it is worth writing a script for any length of comic, even two pages. It can make it a lot easier to make changes before turning it into finalised artwork. 😊Also, Word or Google Docs is perfectly fine. In my video game scriptwriting tutorial here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXebmaKKoLd5fNE at timestamp 6:21 I talk about how to format Word for screenwriting, which makes it effective for professional scripts!

[@tjreed7797]

@@midnightXcross TYSM! I recently read about a mangaka who did storyboards for his characters to learn about them instead of character profiles and I wanted to try something similar. I'll try out making a script and then make my 2 page comic/storyboard.

[@midnightXcross]

I really like this idea! It sounds like a fun way to create storyboards.@@tjreed7797

[@KokaKolaKat]

Hello, may I use the first script as practice as long as I credit you? If you have DeviantArt I can tag you on there.

[@midnightXcross]

Hello. Yes, that is fine, but since this is from my book, please mention that the original script is from 'Having Faith' by @MidnightXCross. 😊 You can tag me on DeviantArt also!

[@KokaKolaKat]

@@midnightXcross OK will do. 👍

[@kinggaming7261]

great video!! i was wonder. im making a manga for Americans and Japanese people in both langue's but could i still try to get plush by Shoen jump or a manga awards? please ask this comment if you can would be really helpful

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you! 😊 There are some ways you can get published by a manga company. One way is through a manga competition, like the Jump Tezuka awards, which can give you a chance to be published in Shounen Jump. You could also try submitting your manga to VIZ Originals, which can give you an opportunity to be published by VIZ Media.

[@kinggaming7261]

@@midnightXcrossthank you so much it’s my dream to do that and was thinking about it all day I appreciate the reply!😊

[@anthonycharles4545]

I like the simplistic method and the screenplay method.

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@avthendiarie9955]

Hey ah I ask some questions on instrgama I don't know if you saw it

[@midnightXcross]

I just replied. 😊